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Winona, MN
17Events this week
2Free things to do
83New spots
98New stories

● Checked Wednesday, October 14, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Winona

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Workshop: Tramp Art & the “Crown of Thorns” Form

Friday 9am · Minnesota Marine Art Museum

October Holistic Happy Hour

Friday 4pm · Living Simply Well · Free

Rocky Horror Show LIVE!

Friday 7pm · La Crosse

Cars and Kickass October 17th

Saturday 9am · The Kickass Store

Fresh Press Fest

Saturday 12pm · W27062 State Road 54 35, Trempealeau, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54661

New in Winona

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Heirloom - Seasonal Bistro

Restaurants

Seasonal comfort, dialed in: Heirloom - Seasonal Bistro is family-owned and keeps it close to home with scratch cooking, local ingredients, and a seasonal menu rooted in local farms.

heirloom-mn.com ↗

Iron & Oak Tattoo

Beauty

Ink with local flair: Iron & Oak Tattoo is a Winona studio with a tight crew of artists, Danny Holtan, Dess Knight, Claire Hanson, and Jezabelle Wobig, ready to start your next piece.

ironandoaktattoo.com ↗

Nolas Flowers

Shopping

Blooms for any moment: When you need a bouquet that feels personal instead of perfunctory, Nola's Flowers has you covered with thoughtful arrangements and friendly help from folks who actually listen.

nolasflowers.com ↗

Winona’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Winona’s best →

Most read in Winona

The five stories Winona readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Blue Cross of Minnesota eliminating most Advantage plans for seniors in Medicare shakeup

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the state's largest provider of privatized Medicare plans, is ending all but one of its existing options, which are used primarily by seniors.

    Full story at www2.startribune.com ↗

  2. Serene Cedar Home at 104 Forest Oak Court, Perfect for Nature Lovers

    Serene Cedar Home at 104 Forest Oak Court in Winona, MN, offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful, wooded setting on 1.5 acres with the convenience of being just minutes from everything in Winonna.

    Full story at lacrossetribune.com ↗

  3. Unique 5-Bedroom Opportunity at 468 Main Street Across from Winona State University

    Unique 5-Bedroom opportunity at 468 Main Street in Winona, MN, located directly across from Winona State University.

    Full story at lacrossetribune.com ↗

  4. Rare Estate on Five Private Acres at 22189 Garvin Heights Road, Winona

    Rare one-owner estate in Winona, MN, offers a rare combination of refined living, remarkable craftsmanship, and unparalleled functionality.

    Full story at lacrossetribune.com ↗

  5. Minnesota lawmakers, law enforcement call for clearer electric bike and e-moto safety measures

    Minnesota lawmakers and law enforcement officials are calling for clearer rules and additional safety measures regarding electric bikes and more powerful e-moto vehicles as their popularity continues to grow.

    Full story at cbsnews.com ↗

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