Local News
December 9, 2009
Over a foot of snow took over the county in one night, closing schools and causing cancellations
The Winona region received its first heavy snowfall of the season Dec. 8, bringing over a foot of snow and causing school closings and cancellations county-wide.
December 8, 2009
The annual Robot Wars filled the Science Laboratory Center on the WSU campus Dec. 3
December 3, 2009
The annual food drive helped about 350 area families this year
December 2, 2009
For many families, searching for the perfect "real" Christmas tree beats out the comfort of ordering one online
November 25, 2009
Unusually wet weather has put the squeeze on local farmers to harvest before it's too late
November 25, 2009
Rushford City Council gives go-ahead for new community center and 22-unit hotel, hoping to boost the town's tourism draw
After weeks of negotiation, Rushford City Council members finalized plans for a new community center and a motel Nov. 23, unanimously.
The city’s portion of the community center’s cost will be $593,382, all of which is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the August 2007 flood.
Tom Serie, the construction developer and owner of F & L Development from Luverne, Minnesota, partnered with the city of Rushford...
November 25, 2009
Leonid Meteor Shower peaks Nov. 17 to rave reviews by locals
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 marked the anniversary of the Leonid Meteor Shower. At 15:10 universal time, the meteor shower hit its peak and did not let viewers down.
The Leonid Meteor Shower began on Nov. 13 with periodic meteors, generating an outburst on Nov. 17, then continuing until Nov. 21.
According to Meteor Showers Online, the Leonid’s Meteor Shower has the a history of producing some of the more magnificent meteors showers of all....
November 18, 2009
Domestic and sexual violence is addressed in the first of many community forums and events for awareness
In Minnesota alone, $8 billion was been spent on sexual violence in the year of 2005. This was three times the amount spent on drunk driving.
“If we could save that $8 billion, our state would not be in debt right now,” said Lynn Theurer, Winona County Community Health Services Administrator.
November 18, 2009
Join Dr. Bob as he manipulates marionettes and rod puppets. This tale is one of overcoming ignorance and a celebration of the human condition. Fun for all ages.
November 16, 2009
City of Winona offers no-sort/no-fee recycling to residents
In the distant future, consumers conscious of the environment could simply throw all of their recyclable plastics, glass and paper into one bin and let some robotic genius sort it for them.
Welcome to the future.
The city of Winona now participates in no-sort curbside recycling, allowing residents to use purple bins from the city which are given to participants free of cost. The pickup is also at no charge.
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