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: Adja Gildersleve
This week on the Live Feed, we visit with two musicians that hope to take a winter tour sometime next winter to the west coast where the weather is...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 32:17
Caption: Dustin Thomas
This Week on the Live Feed, we visit with Dustin Thomas and Timothy of the band Dustin Thomas. Dustin plays the guitar and sings and Timothy plays ...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 30:19
Caption: Joel Kachel
This week on the Live Feed we feature Joel Kachel, a singer/guitarist from the suburbs of the Twin Cities. Kachel is self taught, and his easygoing...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 05:08
Caption: John Register, Credit: johnregister.com
This week on Culture Clique, Olympian John Register speaks to us about the disabled community. While training for the 1996 Olympics, Register fell ...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 27:47
Caption: John Register, Credit: johnregister.com
This week on Culture Clique, Olympian John Register speaks to us about the disabled community. While training for the 1996 Olympics, Register fell ...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 31:46
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Kate Newsome
On this edition of Art Beat KQAL’s Anna Flores sits down with local jewelry and embroidery artist Kate Newsome. Kate’s jewelry involves combining t...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 20:40
Caption: James Reidy
Today on Culture Clique we visit with James Reidy, Associate Profesor in Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation at Winona State University...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 42:33
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The Historic Choate Building
Hannibal Choate was a pioneer in retail and was referred to as The Merchant Prince of South Eastern Minnesota. He founded a department store in his...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 24:03
Caption: Waziyatawin, Credit: http://waziyatawin.net
This week on Culture Clique, we feature Dr. Angela Carver who spoke at the Winona State campus last November and has since been under fire for some...

Bought by KZYX and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 20, 2011
  • Length: 01:05:46
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Potter Teresa Schumaker, Credit: Lisa Ostrander and Anna Flores
Today on Art Beat we visit with potter Teresa Schumaker. Teresa describes herself as a turtle, just recently coming out of her shell after a 25 yea...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2010
  • Length: 17:54