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.

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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 edition of "The Live Feed" we feature Minneapolis based, energetic Bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone. Members include Nate Sipe on fiddle...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 44:16
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Anna Flores interviews Minneapolis based band, Murzik. By mixing old Eastern European Folk and Midwest Americana...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 37:42
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Lisa Ostrander interviews a Minneapolis based Hip Hop Rap duo, Ill Chemistry. This pair (Desdamona and Carnage) ...

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  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Lisa Ostrander visits with Heiruspecs - a group from Minneapolis whose sound combines Rap and Hip Hop with a liv...

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  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 39:08
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Anna Flores visits with First Communion Afterparty - a psychedelic rock band from Minneapolis. The band - who is...

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  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 29:56
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Lisa Ostrander interviews a jazz-funk band originating from Winona MN. Hear how the band deals with challenges a...

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  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 43:49
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of "The Live Feed" Anna Flores talks to The Unholy 3. A surf band from Minneapolis whose live shows often include instrumental vers...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 31:30
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On this edition of "Don't Cha Know" Jim Gurley stops by KQAL to talk about Frac-Sand Mining and what it has to do with Winona County, and Winona Mi...

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  • Added: Nov 23, 2011
  • Length: 31:52
  • Purchases: 1
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This episode of The Live Feed features "Turn Back Now" an alternative rock band from Minneapolis. Dwight Hobbes of the Twin Cities Daily Planet has...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 08, 2011
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode of The Live Feed, KQAL's Bill Stoneberg visits with The Winterlings, whose album "The Animal Groom" hit number 6 on The National Fo...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2011
  • Length: 46:22