Culture Clique

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 also been home to a woodshop and has been the storef...

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 about cartomancy and spirituality from Gloria Ala...

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 is the Director of Wayfinding, and Miranda, the di...

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 learn more about Junkyard Tough from Jenny Baertsch on...

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 storytelling from local speakers at No Name Bar on Culture Cl...

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 storytelling from local speakers at No Name Bar on Culture Cl...

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 date: 11/04/21 Culture Clique is made possible by a g...

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 date: 10/28/21 Culture Clique is made possible by a g...

Today on Culture Clique we speak with Minnesota Operation Lifesaver director Sheryl Cummings about safety around railroad tracks as rail safety month wraps up. Sheryl tells us what Operation Lifesaver is, what the organization does for communities and how you can get involved in your own community. The message is simple, see tracks, think train. Stick around, I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota Oper...

Comedian Charlie Berens stops by to say "hey how are ya?" ...then he stole my jokes. Original air date: 09/09/21. Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Culture Clique we talked with Debra Martin who gave a personal lecture that explained more on how to preserve your harvest through dehydrating fruits and vegetables, tips and tricks for preserving your harvest, and the different benefits that it can bring. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Preserving your Harvest from Debra Martin on Culture Clique.  Original air date: 0...

Today on Culture Clique we sat down with Habitat for Humanity executive director, Amanda Hedlund and community engagement coordinator, Jessie Darst to learn more about what Habitat for Humanity does for the community, what their mission is, and how they plan to advance some of their programs in the future. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Habitat for Humanity from Amanda and Jes...

Today on Culture Clique we are in the studio with Allison Quam to discuss the Ecological Lecture Series hosted by WSU and Winona Historical Society. We talked about what the series is about, how it came together and who all was involved. This is KJ with Allison Quam on Culture Clique.  Original air date: 04/29/21. Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State Univers...

Today on Culture Clique we talk to comedian Ryan Niemiller. Ryan placed 3rd on season 14 of America’s Got Talent and claims himself as the Cripple Threat of Comedy. We got to see an insight into how AGT changed his life, what kind of comedy Ryan does, and what he has been up to during the pandemic. This is KJ with Ryan Niemiller on Culture Clique.  Original air date: 04/22/21 Art Beat is written a...

Today on Culture Clique we are in Kryzsko Commons with comedian Lavell Crawford. Lavell travels all over doing comedy and has even been in movies and TV shows including Hubie Halloween and Breaking Bad. We got to learn how Lavell got into comedy, what his comedy style is, and about other projects he is currently working on. This is KJ with Lavell Crawford on Culture Clique. Original air date: 04/0...

Today on Culture Clique we are in the studio with Inga Witscher to discuss her upcoming cooking demonstration this Saturday that is being hosted by the Winona Public Library. We talked about what it’s like being a dairy farmer, how it is to host her show Around the Farm Table, and what she will be making during the demonstration. This is KJ with Inga Witscher on Culture Clique.  Original air date:...

Today on Culture Clique we talk youth hockey with Martin Raymond, coach of Minnesota’s newest high school hockey program, the Cotter Ramblers. For Winona’s Cotter High School, the dream of their own hockey program has now become a reality. Today we sit down with Coach Raymond to find out how the first year went, what it takes to build a hockey program from the ground up and how the program might g...

Winter in Minnesota. It’s a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some love it, some hate it, but we all get through (deal with) it… somehow. Some people like to hunker down and cozy up to a fire and some like to get outside and play in the cold. 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 Minne...

Today, we talk ice fishing with two members of the Winona State University Fishing Club, Cale Rinn and club president Colton Haney. We talked about what you really need to get into ice fishing, safety on the ice, and how the conditions and fishing have been this year. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk Minnesota ‘n Ice with Cale Rinn and Colton Haney from the WSU Fishing Club, on Culture...

Today on Culture Clique we meet the latest addition to the WSU Mass Comm department, Professor Patrick Lichty. In addition to education, Lichty is also a contemporary artist and digital activist. KQAL’s MCMD sat down with Lichty to discuss his views on art, academics, and his involvement in the Yes Men, an activist group that has caused quite a stir over the years. Stick around, as MCMD introduces...

Winter in Minnesota. It’s a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some love it, some hate it, but we all get through it somehow. Some people like to hunker down and cozy up to a fire and some like to get outside and play in the cold. 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 Wi...

Winter in Minnesota. It’s a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some love it, some hate it, but we all get through it somehow. Some people like to hunker down and cozy up to a fire and some like to get outside and play in the cold. 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 Wi...

The holiday season conjures up many images and memories for people. Snow covered landscapes, home cooked holiday meals, children excited for Santa and presents, chestnuts roasting… you get the picture. But things like groceries for holiday meals and gifts all cost money and not everyone can always afford a holiday meal for the whole family or to provide enough presents for the children to open on...

Today on Culture Clique, we’re joined by Ken Graetz. Ken Graetz is director of Winona State Technology Learning and Teaching, a social psychologist and professor at Winona State University. We learn more about him, his role at Winona State, working from home and the technology that makes it possible.  Learn more, right here on KQAL's Culture Clique. Original air date: 11/05/20.   Culture Clique is...

For 50 years the nationally syndicated radio show, In Black America has given voice to people of color in America, and John L. Hanson Jr. has hosted the show for the last 40 of those 50 years. John L. Hanson Jr. has interviewed everyone from artists to athletes and he’s seen a lot, but that doesn’t stop him from continuing to provide a space for black voices on the radio. Today, to commemorate the...