KQAL

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KQAL is Winona's radio alternative. KQAL is the only full service, independent radio station in Winona and has been serving the area for over 34 years. There is something for everyone on KQAL. Classical and jazz during the day, rock at night, public affairs and educational programs, and WSU Warrior play-by-play action.

KQAL is operated by the Mass Communication department at Winona State University and is staffed primarily by student volunteers. It has a dual mission: to provide career training for students interested in radio broadcasting as well as to provide the residents of southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin with quality educational and entertainment programming.

Series

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15 Pieces

Daily update of Arts, music and community events for Winona and southeastern Minnesota.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jan 28, 2014
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405 Pieces

Local artists showcasing their craft. Whether it's painting, woodwork, glass, metal, beadwork, drawing, sewing, ect., we'll cover it!

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Oct 05, 2012
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385 Pieces

Culture Clique is a segment that takes a peek into different cultures in the Winona area. Celebrating the diversity of the cultural makeup of Winona, we are not just looking at heritage, but also hobbyists culture, and different ways of life.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Sep 27, 2012
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119 Pieces

Don't Cha Know is all about being in the know about upcoming events in the Winona area, interviews with interesting people, and historically significant places in our neck of the woods - the Winona area of South East Minnesota.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2012
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31 Pieces

Minnesota's connection to the film industry.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Apr 21, 2014
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823 Pieces

Live concert series recorded on location and centered around local and regional (MN) artists. Might sometimes include acoustic in studio performances.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jul 08, 2020
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83 Pieces

In studio interview show centered around local and regional (MN) music releases. Includes music from the featured album and discussion with the artist(s) about the writing, recording and distribution processes. Might sometimes include producers and engineers involved on the featured album.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jul 08, 2020

Latest Pieces

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On This episode of "The Live Feed" we feature a Twin Cities acoustic blues R & B songstress. Though all the genres and hyphenates together you want...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 51:21
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we feature national touring Minnesota based comedian Chad Daniels. He will speak to us on the subjects of heckle...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 42:42
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we interview Joe Kujawa of "Breakaway". Joe is a native of Winona, who has been playing music around here for a ...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 34:21
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we interview Ben Kuzay, a classically trained metal musician who turned his bass and keyboard skills into a solo...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 30:23
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On this episode of "The Live Feed", we feature a Minneapolis based band that is a Winona favorite. We're talking about "Apollo Cobra." This band is...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 01:06:04
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we visit with the band "Animalist". A progressive hardcore group from the La Crosse area. They will explain to u...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 39:40
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we visit with Venus DeMars from the band "All the Pretty Horses". Venus presented a documentary film as part of ...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
  • Length: 01:03:18
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On this episode of "Culture Clique" we examine small business culture in Winona, with Chris Livingston - Owner of The Book Shelf - located at 162 W...

Bought by KVSC and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 03, 2013
  • Length: 40:08
  • Purchases: 2
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On this episode of Art Beat, we learn about the music theatre production of "I am Anne Frank" being presented by Nautilus Music-Theatre company out...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 01, 2013
  • Length: 18:52
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with Minnesota author and Winona native, Kevin Fenton. Kevin penned the book "Merit Badges" which he describe...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KVSC, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 07, 2012
  • Length: 32:55
  • Purchases: 3