Glen Olson
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Swimmers claim feet stained by bridge material
As the new Winona Bridge is getting the last finishing touches, some beach goers are claiming their feet are getting an unwanted paint job. → Read More
Winona City Council to talk dog parks at Wednesday meeting
Interested in the city of Winona opening a dog park? → Read More
Island City Brewing set to open this fall in downtown Winona
Craft beer will gain another foothold in the Winona area, with construction on a new taproom and brewery under way. → Read More
Barge numbers way up at Winona port owing to grain, gypsum; frac sand still absent
Barge traffic in Winona has seen consistent increases in Winona this year, despite significant changes in some of the industries that rely on shipping commodities on the Mississippi River. → Read More
Fastenal reports drop in earnings, but continued growth in vending business
Fastenal on Tuesday reported a mid-summer slump and an overall decrease in sales for its second quarter. → Read More
Sign of the end times in Rushford Sunday? Nope — just ominous shelf clouds
The stacked looking, low-hanging clouds created quite an impression Sunday in the Winona region. → Read More
Frac sand debate takes center stage in Winona County Thursday
The debate over whether to ban frac sand in Winona County took center stage Thursday in the city. → Read More
Trial set to continue in July for man indicted in Winona murder
One of the two men facing murder charges in an October 2015 homicide in Winona will head to trial in July. → Read More
Former Winona YWCA building back on market; plan for apartment development apparently dead
The former YWCA building in downtown Winona, a large portion of which was destroyed in a 2014 fire, is back on the market. → Read More
Reward doubled for $65K ring missing from Winona woman's finger
In an effort to bring in new information, the reward for wedding ring that went missing from a Winona woman and is valued at $65,000 has been doubled. → Read More
Second man sentenced in case of naked Winona man threatened with sausage grinder
A second man was sentenced Wednesday in connection with a September incident where a 19-year-old man was held naked in a Winona warehouse and threatened with a saw and sausage → Read More
A drill, amid real-world tests: Winona-area responders practice oil spill containment Tuesday
Winona Fire Department members spent Tuesday practicing the techniques and response strategies for a situation they hope they'll never have to respond to, but which isn't unheard of in the → Read More
As new proposal for Masonic Temple takes shape, the historic drops wait
The Winona City Council on Monday will hear a proposal from a Winona developer with a plan and capital to renovate the Masonic Temple into an active, year-round performing arts → Read More
Winona's Pleasant Valley Church about to kick off $3M renovation
Winona's Pleasant Valley Church is about to embark on renovations inside and out that will cost more than $3 million, and hopes to break ground next week. → Read More
MnDOT: Renovations to existing Winona bridge will maintain historic look
Renovations to Winona's historic bridge will preserve the span's iconic look, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Monday. → Read More
WinCraft celebrates new building, anniversary Thursday in Winona
With a single ribbon-cutting Thursday, Winona-based manufacturer WinCraft celebrated 55 years in Winona and its newest building, representing both a renewed investment in the city and a consolidation of some → Read More
Winona commercial developments hitting milestones as summer begins
Several commercial development projects are making progress in Winona, from the east-end retail and hotel site to other projects downtown. Here's a look at where they're at: → Read More
Winona YMCA announces plans for move: Kwik Trip would develop spot, with YMCA moving behind Winona Health
The Winona YMCA on Thursday officially announced long-held plans to create a new facility in collaboration with Winona Health. → Read More
Two DFLers vying to take on longtime state Rep. Greg Davids
Two DFLers are competing for the chance to take on longtime Preston Republican State Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, in November. → Read More
Winona Republicans take Rubio over Trump; caucus draws record crowds
Winona County's Republicans are bigger fans of Marco Rubio—much bigger—than Donald Trump. → Read More