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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Hey there tiger, looks like it was a rough on last night, eh? Oh well, you’ll be back on yer feet in no time at all. You’re not up a creek without ...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 44:53
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Hey wake up! It’s time for The Live Feed and you don’t wanna sleep through this one! Tonight, we bring you another stellar performance recorded dur...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 40:58
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Oh, yea, it’s time for another episode of The Live Feed bringing you great performances from Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar right here in Winona. T...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 41:49
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Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you none other than, New Salty Dog from Duluth, MN. In December of 2023, New Salty Dog played the first ever Slee...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 46:32
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Tonight, on The Sound we check out the latest from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. Future Babel released their Monkey Man EP in October...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 58:42
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Tonight, on The Sound we check out the debut EP “1, 2, 3 ,4” by Waisted. These Winona based rockers know how to 1. Have a good time, 2. Rock out, 3...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2024
  • Length: 58:12
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JuneThaKid: Just Get Home Safe Original air date: 02/21/22. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State Univers...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2024
  • Length: 49:41
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Tonight, on the Sound we kick off this Valentines season with a bang... and no, I didn't bring chocolates, but instead I brought some local rock mu...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:17
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Tonight, on The Sound we check out Luke Callen's upcoming album, Also Going Nowhere. Despite the name, this one is definitely going somewhere accor...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2024
  • Length: 36:29
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Amanda Grace: Give Me Away Original air date: 02/07/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University....

  • Added: Feb 20, 2024
  • Length: 51:46