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

Caption: Wes Hamilton, left, wraps Allison DeNio with blue duct tape forming the letter "X" standing for ex-wife during a rehearsal for the play "The Divorce Revolution" on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the Valencia Art Center in Winona. The play, in which both act a, Credit: Alexa Wallick/Winona Daily News
Maybe you've heard of co-parenting, and maybe you've heard about how the face of divorce is changing. If you'd like to know more, this edition of "...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2011
  • Length: 18:13
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Today on Art Beat we have the director from this years musical production playing at The Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona MN. This multif...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2011
  • Length: 25:47
Caption: Alec Wild explains a scene at Chocolate, Shakespeare, and Champagne, Credit: KQAL
On this edition of Art Beat, we sit down with Founder & Associate Producing Director of The Great River Shakespeare Festival and This year’s direct...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 21:31
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On this edition of the Live Feed, KQAL's Lisa Ostrander sits down with Minneapolis Band, Black Eyed Snakes. A group that plays a loose and spontane...

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  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 31:06
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of The Live Feed, KQAL's Lisa Ostrander talks with Apollo Cobra - a self described indie-electro band from Minneapolis, that played...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 39:40
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On this edition of The Live Feed we have an interview with Ska band 123 Walrus and some of their performance from Midwest Music Fest 2011. The band...

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  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 32:28
  • Purchases: 1
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On this edition of The Live Feed, KQAL's Anna Flores interviews the acoustic jam grassland from Mankato MN - Useful Jenkins. The band discusses the...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 37:10
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On this edition of The Live Feed KQAL's Anna Flores talks to Bomba De Luz a twin cities band with an eclectic style drawing from influences ranging...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 40:18
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On this edition of The Live Feed, we feature Lucy Michelle and The Velvet Lapels - a twin cities based folk band that performed at Midwest Music Fe...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 32:03
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Teri Tenseth sits down with Joe Chvala (founding member and director of Joe Chvala and The Flying Foot Forum) and Charles Robison (dance artist wit...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: 24:10