Marcia Ratliff
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MORE THAN A JOB SERIES: Winona man lives independently, with no plans for retirement
Gerald Erickson rolled a vacuum out of the janitorial closet at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Winona on a recent weekday. He wheeled the machine down the hall and into → Read More
MORE THAN A JOB SERIES: One of Winona ORC's first employees finds pride, meaning in work
On a recent weekday at the Winona ORC’s commercial laundry, Lynn Meyers and job coach Ami Sholes wheeled a cart full of clean white sheets and pillowcases fresh from the → Read More
MORE THAN A JOB SERIES: Working a quarter-century in a community store
On an early June afternoon, Joan Moor walked the aisles of the Kwik Trip on West Broadway and South Baker Street, carrying a spray bottle of Spic and Span and → Read More
MORE THAN A JOB SERIES: Winona woman uses newfound confidence from ORC to find work
Jenny Peterson leaned over the wire fence and called her horse. → Read More
Stepping stone to success: Community members discuss sober halfway house Thursday in Winona
The conversation was calm and questions thoughtful at a community forum about a planned halfway house in Winona Thursday evening. → Read More
Support at home: Sober halfway house planned in west Winona
For someone recovering from substance addiction, the road to a healthy life isn’t always easy. → Read More
Turtle tips: How to help turtles this nesting season
Rob Gonzales noticed a big snapping turtle trying to cross Riverview Drive in Winona Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Who loved Bernie best in Winona? Third Ward, populated with WSU students
Like the rest of Minnesota, Winona County voted hard for Bernie Sanders Tuesday night. → Read More
Winona DFL caucus sees strong turnout; results of presidential preference pending
NOTE: This story will be updated with the results of the preferential ballots when they're available. → Read More
All Bernie, all the way: 80 percent of Winona DFLers pick Sanders
Winona loves Bernie. → Read More
Getaway driver in Winona murder pleads guilty; describes spending stolen cash at mall
The getaway driver in the October 2015 shooting death of a Winona man pleaded guilty Friday, as part of an agreement that will include testifying against other defendants. → Read More
'Incredible dedication': State education commissioner visits, commends W-K
In the middle of their discussion of an upcoming service project Wednesday morning, the Washington-Kosciusko Elementary student council took time out of their agenda for an important visitor: Minnesota Commissioner → Read More
Balancing good with good for you: Kwik Trip dietitian talks push for healthy offerings
If you live in southeast Minnesota or southwest Wisconsin, chances are you’ve stopped at a Kwik Trip for a quick fill-up and a snack on your way to work. → Read More
'Just a very positive spirit': WSU student, Army vet killed by train remembered as generous, quirky
Derek Bute was always ready to help, whether it was a friend, a fellow classmate, or a troubled kid. → Read More