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Local lawmakers reflect on colleague's assassination

1 week ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway |Chris Rogers |Alexandra Retter

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY, CHRIS ROGERS, and ALEXANDRA RETTERAcross the state, Minnesotans have been reeling after a gunman’s attacks on Democratic state lawmakers killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and critically injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in the Twin Cities on Saturday. Local legislators expressed their grief and shock at the killings.
High tech flight simulator gives local pilots an edge

1 week ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY When learning how to fly, there’s no substitute for hours spent in the cockpit. But flight time is expensive, and weather and busy airport schedules can get in the way. For pilots in training, Win Air’s advanced flight simulator at the Winona Municipal Airport serves as an important tool for safely training without ever leaving the ground. The $100,000 flight simulator was purchased in 2011 and recently upgraded to its fullest capabilities.
Winona seeks better prices on pool repairs

2 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY Earlier this month, the Winona City Council rejected a bid for a project at the Bob Welch Aquatic Center to upgrade various mechanical components, which came in at nearly $300,000 over the estimate, or 50% over. Winona Parks and Recreation Director of Facilities Patrick Menton said the city is seeking new bids and expects the project to begin after the aquatic center closes for the season.
Outdoor skatepark project wins $550K state grant

2 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY After years of fundraising for a new free outdoor skate plaza, Anthem Skatepark made a huge breakthrough in the project this week: a $550,000 state grant. Anthem Skatepark owner Zach Krage said he hopes to build the plaza next summer. “It's still hard to believe just because we've been working on it for over five years,” Krage said about receiving the $550,000 grant.
Steamboat Days is back with new acts, new layout

2 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY Winona’s Steamboat Days is returning this week, June 11-15, with new entertainment acts, a drone light show, and a slightly adjusted downtown layout that will keep Third Street open, outside of Saturday’s car show. Board members said Steamboat Days does an important job of bringing the community together, and now in its 78th year, Steamboat Days, for many, has become the Winona celebration.
Friendship 'translates to any language'

2 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY This April, a group of Winona students and dedicated chaperones traveled across the world for far more than sightseeing in Japan. This once-in-a-lifetime experience was part of a long-standing sister city program between Winona and Misato, Japan, where travelers dive into a week of cultural exchange and international friendship-building.
Levee Park may lose one RR X'ing, gain another

3 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY The Center Street railroad crossing to Levee Park is expected to close permanently as city staff and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) plan for a new pedestrian crossing at Lafayette Street. Although the city hoped for two pedestrian crossings at the foot of Center and Lafayette streets connecting to Levee Park, UP said it will only allow one.
After outcry, Trempealeau's Hwy. 35 will stay open

3 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY After much community pushback, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is no longer planning to close Highway 35 and detour traffic between Treampealeau and Holmen to reconstruct three bridges. Instead, WisDOT is now planning to build temporary bridges to keep traffic flowing during construction. WisDOT is planning a public meeting later this month to gather more community feedback.
Two Winona parishes to close this summer

3 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Chris Rogers

by CHRIS ROGERSTwo of Winona’s five Roman Catholic parishes will close this summer, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester recently announced. St. Casimir’s on West Broadway and St. John Nepomucene on East Broadway are slated to close in mid-July. Vicar General Will Thompson said declining attendance and limited numbers of priests spurred the decision. The same factors have led the diocese to close other churches over the past decade.
Winona's $89M in proposed projects

3 weeks ago | winonapost.com | Gabriel Hathaway

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY Last week, the Winona City Council toured Winona to hear about project updates and the needs of various facilities including City Hall, the municipal airport, the Winona Public Library, public safety facilities, the Bob Welch Aquatic Center, and more. This is the City Council’s first tour in more than a decade and the first step of the city’s yearly budget process as it begins to review what will be included in next year’s budget.