Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're consider…

Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're consider…

Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So, if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're conside…

Ghost Hunting At The Pickwick Mill Original air date: 10/26/23 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

Remlinger Collector Car Auction in Goodview Original air date: 12/07/23 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with Part 3 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto Bre…

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with Part 2 the 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto…

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with the 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto Breitl…

Before any of us existed, these lands were the home of the Dakota tribe. The fertile Mississippi Valley became the place for their tribe to flourish and grow. Though the land was welcoming to them, conflicts, disease, and other trials have resulted in a tragic history. Today on Culture Clique we cover the Winona Dakota Unity Alliance Gathering in U…

Nerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be ca…

Nerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be ca…

Nerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be ca…

Rev your engines Winona, because today on Culture Clique we explore Recharge Winona, at Winona State University. Recharge Winona is an event hosted by Recharge America, a nonprofit association working to unlock the economic developement potential by electric vehicles across the nation. Today, we talk to owners of electric vehicles, electric bikes, …

Today on Culture Clique we return to the No Name bar for another nerdtastic monthly event, Nerd Nite! Nerd Nite is a beer-filled history channel to those who are passionate enough to speak to their hearts content. So, if you enjoy knowledge more than anyone, or perhaps you’re passionate enough about topic to be called “NERD!” then this safe haven o…

Today on Culture Clique we return to the No Name bar for another nerdtastic monthly event, Nerd Nite! Nerd Nite is a beer-filled history channel to those who are passionate enough to speak to their hearts content. So, if you enjoy knowledge more than anyone, or perhaps you’re passionate enough about topic to be called “NERD!” then this safe haven o…

Today on Culture Clique we return to the No Name bar for another nerdtastic monthly event, Nerd Nite! Nerd Nite is a beer-filled history channel to those who are passionate enough to speak to their hearts content. So, if you enjoy knowledge more than anyone, or perhaps you’re passionate enough about topic to be called “NERD!” then this safe haven o…

Two thousand acres of land untouched by man. The forest rings with the sounds of birds and the rivers are clear with the beauty of nature. You own this cut of the world. Not a human, building, or train in sight or earshot. Just the sounds of the fauna the scents of the flora and the feeling of Minnesota weather in the Boundary Waters. You spent so …

Two thousand acres of land untouched by man. The forest rings with the sounds of birds and the rivers are clear with the beauty of nature. You own this cut of the world. Not a human, building, or train in sight or earshot. Just the sounds of the fauna the scents of the flora and the feeling of Minnesota weather in the Boundary Waters. You spent so …

Get ready Winona, because this episode of Culture Clique is going to showcase an exhibition by Winona State University's Professor Patrick Lichty. Born in Ohio, spending a chunk of his professional life in the Arab Kingdom as well as working on projects such as The Yes Men, Terminal Time, Critical Art, he's come to the Winona Country Historical Soc…

Today on Culture Clique, its part 2 of the Bunnel House, and we take you back the 1850's as we visit one of Winona's historical places, the Bunnel House. Constructed of north white pine, the Bunnel House is an outstanding example of rural gothic architecture. The homeowner, Willard Bunnel, was granted permission to build his home on Dakota land at …

On this episode of Culture Clique, we'll be taking a deep dive into the historic Bunnel House, located just off of highway 61. For the first of a two-part series, we sat down with Winona Historical Society museum educator, Jennifer Weaver, to learn more of the original owners of the Bunnel House and their lives around Winona. All that and more toda…

Today on Culture Clique, we take a peak at the night life monthly event, Nerd Nite part 2! If you're ever curious about topics or perhaps you're passionate enough about topics that you've been called "Nerd!". Look no further, as the Bar with No Name houses an event only the nerdiest of nerds call home. I'm Dylan Alzate joined by the last of speaker…

Today on Culture Clique, we take a peak at the night life monthly event, Nerd Nite! If you're ever curious about topics or perhaps you're passionate enough about topics that you've been called "Nerd!". Look no further, as the Bar with No Name houses an event only the nerdiest of nerds call home. I'm Dylan Alzate joined with a couple of speakers fro…

Today on Culture Clique we talk about this Saturdays ice fishing tournament being held on East Lake Winona. The tournament is being hosted by the WSU Fishing Club. I sat down with club president Blake Tinsley to find out more about the tournament and the fishing club. Stick around and find out how you can take part in the fun this Saturday, I’m Bil…

As time goes on, the younger generations forget what it's like to live in moments of the past. Each of these moments in time are experienced and remembered by older generations that are still around today. On today's Culture Clique, we take a look at book author, Myrtle Johnson Clark with her book, Memoirs of a Farm Girl which details an astonishin…

On today's Culture Clique, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Anderson of the geoscience department at Winona state University to discuss the wonders of astronomy at Winterfest. Learn more about this event on today's Culture Clique. Original Airdate: 02/02/2023 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is m…

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez Meets with author Najib Azad who has lived in Afghanistan where he worked as a spokesperson for the former Afghan president. As a result of the ever-growing conflict in his homeland, he left with his family to the United States, where he has written a memoir about his experiences. Najib came to the campus of Winona State Uni…

A moment in time moves swiftly by us as we live our lives. Each of these moments store a snapshot of events, conversations, ideas, and people but immediately they become the past and the past only exists in our memories. What happens if we give that memory a voice? If these snapshots in time could talk to us today? Today on Culture Clique we get to…

A moment in time moves swiftly by us as we live our lives. Each of these moments store a snapshot of events, conversations, ideas, and people but immediately they become the past and the past only exists in our memories. What happens if we give that memory a voice? If these snapshots in time could talk to us today? Today on Culture Clique we get to…

This Thursday on Culture Clique KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez visits with Marcia Ratliff, the Executive Director of Engage Winona. Engage Winona is a local nonprofit organization that strives for civic action and social change by giving community members a space to voice their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding our community’s future. …Get engaged, …

Few can remember a time without the internet. Many of you are listening to this at our website KQAL.org. However, the internet is a lot like an unexplored land with all of us exploring and creating foundations and colonies in the form of websites, chatrooms, and more. Much like unexplored lands you can come across several dangers in the ethereal wo…

What is a cult? To many of us cults can be a point of mystery and confusion. One definition of a cult is a social group characterized by its unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals. Today on culture clique we speak with a former cult member, Elizabeth Perry. Elizabeth shares the isolation, confusion, and struggles she exp…

Vincent van Gogh once said, “I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream,” and I would have to agree with van Gogh. The night sky is a treasure that we can all enjoy, as long as you can get out of the city lights, and today on Culture Clique Professor Jennifer Anderson tells us how we can do just that this weekend. Jenn…

Today on Culture Clique we bring you Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical, a kid’s musical being produced by the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Well, we’re not bringing you the musical itself right now, just some of the cast and a director, but we encourage you go see the musical this weekend! The musical will run this Friday and Saturday at 7pm at…

Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs & the river, a thriving arts & music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health & wellness that might be considered outside of the norm for many …

Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and the river, a thriving arts & music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to Bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for Health and Wellness that might be considered outside of the norm for m…

Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many p…

Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many p…

Today on Culture Clique I talked with Doctor Arrieta from Integrative Healthcare of Winona. She talked about the difference between traditional and holistic medicine, the benefits of choosing integrative healthcare, and how people can learn more information. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Integrative Healthcare of Winona from D…

Today on Culture Clique I talked with Bloom Neurotherapy owner, Beth Maki. She talked about the process of using ketamine to treat mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. She was able to explain the history behind the treatment, how it can benefit various individuals, and how people can learn more information. I'm Brylee Harris, stic…

Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many p…

Today on Culture Clique we bring you Part 2 of our series on a Minnesota music venue that is truly a hidden gem, The Oak Center General Store. The Oak Center General Store, as the name implies, is more than a music venue, it’s also a general store, much like your grandparents might remember or like you might see in an old movie. It has also been ho…

Today on Culture Clique we bring you the first in a two-part series on a Minnesota music venue that is truly a hidden gem, The Oak Center General Store. The Oak Center General Store, as the name implies, is more than a music venue, it’s also a general store, much like your grandparents might remember or like you might see in an old movie. It has al…

Today on Culture Clique I talked with cartomancy expert, Gloria Alatorre about the services she offers to others to help with their spiritual journey. She explained more about what her process looks like when she gives people readings, the benefits that come with it, and what inspires her work the most. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more…

We’ve all heard of MN nice, well get ready for Minnesota ‘N Ice, a special Culture Clique series where we’ll take a look at the way Minnesotans and Winonans in particular get out and enjoy our frozen landscape. Today we take you snowshoeing with the Winona Outdoor Collaborative on the Holzinger trail system in Bluffside Park in Winona. Sydney, who …

Today on Culture Clique we talked with author and publisher Jenny Baertsch and illustrator Sara Pientok for the signing and launch of their first book, Junkyard Tough. They talked about their creative process, what they love about being able to share their work, and where you can find and purchase their book. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to lear…

Today on Culture Clique we stopped by No Name Bar for a night of storytelling. The event was inspired by the popular podcast The Moth. Several different speakers told their own personal stories that ranged from more upbeat topics to heavy topics that were enlightening and inspirational. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to hear a night of storytellin…

Today on Culture Clique we stopped by No Name Bar for a night of storytelling. The event was inspired by the popular podcast The Moth. Several different speakers told their own personal stories that ranged from more upbeat topics to heavy topics that were enlightening and inspirational. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to hear a night of storytellin…

Today on Culture Clique we went to the Winona County History Center to hear the 22nd annual voices from the past cemetery walk. They talked all about Winona's former scoundrels, scandals, and skullduggery through ten different performance sites. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Winona's history on Culture Clique. Original air dat…

Today on Culture Clique we went to the Winona County History Center to hear the 22nd annual voices from the past cemetery walk. They talked all about Winona's former scoundrels, scandals, and skullduggery through ten different performance sites. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Winona's history on Culture Clique. Original air dat…