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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Dr. John Paulson - Part 1

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 33:14
Caption: Winona Artist Nick Morawiecki
Painter/Song Writer - Nick Morawiecki

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 17:02
Caption: Lyon Smith
Lyon Smith Art Gallery

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 17:04
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The Lakeview Drive Inn - An American Original

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 25:38
Caption: Dan Basore at his Historic Fishing Lures lecture given at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona MN, Credit: Terese Tenseth
Dan Basore gives us the history and interesting stories of his Historic Fishing Lures collection. One of the largest know. The interview and lectur...

Bought by KVSC and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 2
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Yarrow Brown

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 14:43
Caption: KQAL's Lisa Ostrander (left) interviews local artist Julia Crozier (right), Credit: Terese Tenseth
Julia Crozier - Blue Heron Art Gallery

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 17:01
Caption: Winona Municipal Band, Credit: Mike Martin
Week 3 of Winona Municipal Band's 10 week summer series.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 56:23

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 22:57