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Clear Lake's Surf Ballroom reveals its 2027 Winter Dance Party lineup
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Winter Dance Party, taking place Feb. 4-6 in Clear Lake. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chubby Checker & The Wildcats will headline this year's celebration. The annual event honors Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, whose final performances took place at the Surf Ballroom on Feb. 2, 1959.
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A cappella country stars Home Free perform at NIACC this fall
MASON CITY, Iowa — North Iowa Area Community College will host the country a cappella group Home Free for a holiday concert Nov. 20, 2026. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. It's part of the 2026-2027 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series.
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Misdiagnosed musician back on stage again after Mayo Clinic finds rare condition
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A guitarist who has performed alongside John Mellencamp for nearly 50 years is back on stage after doctors at Mayo Clinic discovered a rare spinal condition that had left him in a wheelchair. Mike Wanchic faced the possibility of losing not only his mobility but the...
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Rochester may get new golf clubhouse vendor at Soldiers Field
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation is recommending the Rochester Park Board authorize staff to negotiate a concession agreement with Uni Uni and Old Abe for the golf course clubhouse at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. The recommendation follows a request for proposals process authorized by...
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Lake Park disc golf gets community-funded remodel
Winona is home to four disc golf courses, one of which is The Willows along East Lake Winona. This 20-hole course was built in 1980 and is currently receiving a major revamp and a unique feature. The Willows course winds around the edge and offers close up views of Sugar...
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A taste of the ‘50s: Chartwells brings back the supper club
The decade of the ‘50s can be remembered for many things, such as dancing, pastels, jukeboxes and pencil skirts. The feeling of that era was brought back to Winona State University by Chartwells this week in an effort to promote great food, community and the opportunity for students to try something new.
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Dancing With The Warriors finale recap
The final night of the three-part Dancing With The Warriors event, hosted by the Warrior Entertainment Network and Dance Society, brought all the energy, passion and talent that Winona State’s Dance Program promotes to the stage. The final six pairs spent the week learning two dances to perform and...
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This Gorgeous Small Minnesota Town Is Cheap Enough That Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security
A monthly Social Security check does not stretch very far in many parts of the country. Rent climbs, groceries creep up, and plenty of retirees start wondering where their money can still breathe a little. In southern Minnesota, one river town offers a quieter answer. It has two lakes, a...
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Winona Community Chorale Presents Fall Concert “Unsung Holidays,” Nov. 6 & 7
The Winona Community Chorale will present its fall concert, “Unsung Holidays,” on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7. This fall’s program is a journey through the calendar year, filled with music to recognize a variety of holidays, including those not often celebrated with their own concerts.