Conger
Conger, MN · Arts & Culture
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Cities of Fairytales exhibition opens Nov. 16
After the spring 2026 semester, 15 Winona State University students departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for a 16-day faculty-led study abroad program titled “Cities of Fairytales: Prague & Budapest.”. During the trip, students explored the history and art of the two European cities by visiting museums and historic...
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Van Gogh, Monet, And Picasso Hang Inside This Small Minnesota Museum Few People Visit
Most people expect to fly to New York or Paris to see a Monet up close. A surprising number of Minnesotans have no idea they can drive to a river town in the southeast corner of the state and do the same thing. Here, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Cezanne share...
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John Paulson Big Band announces fundraisers
The 18-piece John Paulson Big Band is gearing up for two exciting concerts directed at raising funds for two well-known Winona organizations — Project FINE and the Winona County History Center. On November 21, 2026, the band will team up with Wellington’s Pub and Grill, 1429 West Service Drive,...
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Dancing With The Warriors brings campus together
Winona State University brought a familiar television competition to campus Oct. 11 with its first Dancing With The Warriors event, pairing student dancers with campus personalities for a night of ballroom performances, costumes and friendly competition. Inspired by “Dancing With the Stars,” the event featured 14 pairs performing dances to...
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Northfield Arts Guild to stage Minnesota premiere of ‘Caddyshakes’
The Northfield Arts Guild will open Caddyshakes, a parody of the 1980 comedy Caddyshack retold in the style of William Shakespeare, this coming Friday. The production is the play’s Midwest premiere. Playwright and director Michael Schaeffer said he wrote the script while serving on the board of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre in Alaska, which needed a fundraiser and had previously staged Shakespearean versions of “The Big Lebowski” and “Star Wars.”
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Barb Halvorson Oil Painting Class
Winona Arts Center welcomes back Barb Halvorson on October 24, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm for an Oil Painting Class. She will guide us in painting an old stone mill with a wooden waterwheel nestled deep within the woods. She will demonstrate and teach several oil painting techniques on a 12”x 16” canvas. Beginners to Adult painters are welcome – no drawing experience needed. All supplies are furnished. Cost $35 members, $40 non-members. To register, contact Jen at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com and drop off / mail payment to Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th, Winona, MN 55987.
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Winona Brass Band announces 2026-27 Season
Founded 1993, the Winona Brass Band is a British style traditional brass band unique in our region. With only brass and percussion, the sound has been described as rich, vibrant, and organ-like. The band is made up of cornets, flugelhorn, alto horns (like concert band French horns), trombones, baritones, euphoniums, tubas and percussion – 30 players in all.
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Learn about Halloween monsters Oct. 24
On Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m., museum volunteer Luke Kramer will explore the origins of several classic movie monsters, including vampires, werewolves, witches, and more. With Halloween around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about some of the holiday’s most iconic monsters. The presentation...
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Kasson-Mantorville presents: ‘Mamma Mia!’
Grace Moehnke, Savannah Potter, and Makenna Smith will be performing in “Mama Mia!”. The K-M Drama Department fall-school musical this year is “Mamma Mia!”. Over 70 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show.
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Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty concert Nov. 7
Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present an evening of dynamic roots rock with Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty at 7 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre on Saturday, November 7. Hailing from Rochester, Minn., Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty perform a blend of gritty Americana, folk-infused melodies, and raw, heartfelt lyrics that capture the ups and downs of life, love, and loss. Their songs echo the timeless spirit of classic rock while Fulton’s clever yet vulnerable lyrics show their Old Town folk musical influences. From foot-stomping anthems to introspective ballads, The Lost Forty deliver a musical experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.
hastingsjournal.news
Raiders earn Second in the Minnesota State Championship at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Hastings Raiders Marching Band and Color Guard performed their 2026 show, “The Warrior’s Code,” at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 10, during the Youth in Music Show, a multi-state marching band competition featuring class championships and the Minnesota State Championship. “The Warrior’s Code” takes audiences...
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Downtown Rochester's New Talking Trail Lets 30 Art Stops Tell Their Own Stories
Thirty works of public art scattered across downtown Rochester now come with their own soundtrack. The Med City Arts Talking Trail, a new self-guided tour built around murals, sculptures, mosaics and architectural landmarks, has launched across the city's core, according to KIMT, giving residents and visitors a free, mobile way to walk the city's cultural landscape at their own pace.