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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Today on Art Beat, we take a trip to The Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro MN where Patrick Barlow’s outrageous comedy The 39 Steps is in per...

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  • Added: May 15, 2012
  • Length: 33:33
  • Purchases: 2
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On this episode Don't Cha know were going to be visiting with a person whose going to tell us about a bloody, gory, good time that's about to infec...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 15, 2012
  • Length: 13:22
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Owners of Herbal Turtle Farms: Kate Foerster with partner Bryan Crigler and son Ayden
Local farmer and President of The Winona Farmers Market, Bryan Crigler stops by to inform us on Community Supported Agriculture, the importance of ...

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  • Added: May 07, 2012
  • Length: 24:25
  • Purchases: 2
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Our friend Andy Maus from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum stops by to tell us about the line-up of great exhibits. Then Winonan Heather Lande visit...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2012
  • Length: 33:47
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On this episode of "Don't Cha Know" two students from the Winona State University International Club stop by to tell us about the 27th Annual Inter...

  • Added: Apr 11, 2012
  • Length: 14:22
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Founder of Midwest Music Fest Sam Brown, and Co-Organizer Alex Stevens stop by to tell us about this years festival! Learn about the line-up, how y...

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  • Added: Apr 11, 2012
  • Length: 24:01
  • Purchases: 1
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Today on Art Beat, we visit with two graduating theatre majors from Winona State University about their roles in This Wide Night. This Wide Night’s...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2012
  • Length: 13:20
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we feature a Winona band who performed at the metal show at Dibs Café. This band plays locally from the Twin Ci...

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  • Added: Feb 27, 2012
  • Length: 37:48
  • Purchases: 1
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This year marks the 10th year of Winona State University producing "The Vagina Monologues". Find out why Eve Ensler started "The Vagina Monologues"...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2012
  • Length: 13:39
Caption: Garret Sorenson and Sarah Crawford from Mandala Center for Wellness
On this episode of Culture Clique, we sit down for tea in downtown Winona. The founders of Mandala Center for Wellness (Garret Sorenson and Sarah C...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 09, 2012
  • Length: 41:09
  • Purchases: 1