Culture Clique

Today on Culture Clique, KQAL’s Matt Drewry is joined by Kay Hannahan. Kay Hanahan is a WSU professor, Fulbright scholar and documentary filmmaker. We learn more about her life, and working from home as a new mother, as well as teaching students she's never met in person. Learn about her journey that led her here. right here on Culture Clique.  Original air date: 11/12/20.   Culture Clique is writ...

Today on Culture Clique we are joined by former KQAL Program Coordinator Teri Tenseth to talk about her latest venture, The Mother Loaf. The Mother Loaf isn’t just about tasty home baked bread, it’s baking for a cause, it’s an opportunity for Teri to give back to the community by helping others. The slogan on The Mother Loafs website is “take me to your kneader”, well we have the Mother Loaf’s “kn...

On June 10th more businesses started to open up again in Minnesota after being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city of Winona has been striving to help our local businesses get back in business as quickly and safely as they can. Today on Culture Clique we hear from Winona City Manager Steve Sarvi. Steve gives us the lowdown on the do’s and don’ts of reopening with safety and social di...

You might get a real charge out of todays Culture Clique, especially if you have or are thinking about getting an electric vehicle. Two electric vehicle or EV charging stations have been added to the Winona State University campus. The charging stations are available for use by WSU students, employees and the general public. Campus sustainability director Nathan Engstrom joins us on the phone to t...

Whether its hiking, biking, fishing, or rock climbing, if you are a Minnesotan, you know the value of getting outdoors this time of year. This week on Culture Clique, we are joined by Kim Pleticha of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. We'll learn about how the DNR is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can safely enjoy Minnesota's state parks. Now, here's KQAL's Bill Stoneber...

On this episode of Culture Clique we talk constellations, meteor showers and telescopes with Professor Jennifer Anderson. Original air date: 04/23/20. 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.

Today on Culture Clique, we talk to the Winona State University Ducks Unlimited Club. The Ducks Unlimited Club is holding a banquet this Saturday at the American Legion in Winona. For ticket information visit ducks.org/Minnesota/events or go to the Winona State University Ducks Unlimited Club Facebook page. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jacob Lewandowski and Carson Lovedale on Culture Clique. Original a...

On this episode of Culture Clique, we sat down with Student Senate President Ben Ellgen. Ellgen discussed the Senate’s advocacy for increased student counseling services and pedestrian safety. We’ll also get an update on the Student Fee Management Committee’s fee recommendations for the following year. That’s this Thursday on Culture Clique, right here on 89.5 KQAL, online at KQAL.org or streaming...

Today on Culture Clique we chat with Sandra Burke, Executive Director of Winona Volunteer Services. Winona Volunteer Services operates a local food shelf, clothes shop, and offers services from home delivered meals to educational programs. And as the name implies, they coordinate volunteer efforts within the organization and beyond. So, whether you or someone you know is in need of help or if you...

Today on Culture Clique, we learn about Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, which is an AmeriCorps agency that provides opportunities for young people to work in conservation and natural resources, disaster response or to lead youth and volunteer groups. Today we hear from Program Director Hollis Emery. Hollis, tells us a little about the history behind Conservation Corps, what they do, and som...

On this episode of Culture Clique, we talk with Zach Krage, owner/operator of Anthem Skatepark in Winona, MN. Zach is also the filmmaker behind the film, Disco: A Very Important Skateboard Video. Stick around as we check out Disco, with filmmaker Zach Krage, on Culture Clique. Original Air Date: 12/05/19. Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and i...

So you’re tired of the cable bill and want to cut the cord. But what does that mean? And what is a hulu or a roku anyway? Today on Culture Clique we find out what it means to cut the cord and move towards streaming TV. Samantha Berhaw from the Winona Digital Literacy Project addresses some frequently asked questions for us as well as giving some good advice on how to figure out which streaming ser...

As we enter into cold and flu season, Culture Clique takes you to Bluff Country Co-op  for a do-it-yourself cough syrup class with Donna Kamann from Tincture of Thyme Healthcare. Donna talks with us about Tincture of Thyme Healthcare which she is bringing to Winona soon and also walks us through the process of making your own cough syrup. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Donna Kamann, on Culture Clique. O...

It happens every year, temperatures drop for some needed relief from summer, kids go back to school,  leaves start changing, and the fall season is in the air. You start to see Halloween decorations popping up around town, and then come the reports… We’ve all heard it before, razorblades in apples, cyanide in pixie sticks, and now it’s marijuana infused candy that could end up in your child’s tric...

Do you love history? On this episode of Culture Clique Winona history comes to life with the Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. This years theme is centered around Winona County Parks. Don’t miss the Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk on Culture Clique. Original air date: 10/10/19. Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a gra...

He came to us through our radios like a fond memory of yesteryear with music and laughter and an insight into Minnesota life that only a true Minnesotan would understand. Today on Culture Clique we hear from Garrison Keillor, author, and creator of A Prairie Home Companion, The Writer’s Almanac and more. Now, Garrison is bringing his new show, An Evening with Garrison Keillor right here to the St....

The changing of the seasons creates change in many aspects of our lives, days get shorter, temperatures fall and we even set our clocks back an hour. The ancient practice of Ayurveda helps you to navigate these changes in a healthy way. Today on Culture Clique we talk to certified ayurvedic yoga specialist Mollee Sheehan. Mollee is leading some workshops in the next few weeks to help you transitio...

This Saturday kicks off duck hunting season in Minnesota so today on Culture Clique we talk ducks with some members of the Ducks Unlimited Club here on the Winona State University campus. We are joined today by Jacob Lewandowski, club president as well as club treasurer Dakota Langlois (lize), and club secretary Carson Lovedale. They tell us about some fundraising and volunteer opportunities the c...

Today on Culture Clique, we hear from philosiphy professor David Speetzen on Christianity and the conceptual evolution of the Just War. I'm Willard Huyck and you're listening to Culture Clique, here on KQAL.  Original air date: 09/26/19. Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Herit...

This week on Culture Clique, we hear from Professor Beth Zold on Mary Toft, the 18th century woman who convinced doctors that she had given birth to rabbits. That’s this Thursday on Culture Clique, right here on 89.5 KQAL, online at KQAL.org or streaming live on the KQAL app.  Original air date: 09/12/19. Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and i...

Today on Culture Clique we learn about pop up shops and streetwear from Max Hayden and Parker Peterson, creators of local streetwear line Mauxvelli. They recently had a pop up shop at Treedome in downtown Winona. Through our conversation, I found that pop up shops and even fashion itself aren’t always about money. In fact, for these two young entrepreneurs its all about building community. I’m Bil...

Living in a river town like Winona means plenty of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors and viewing a variety of wildlife. Whether you like to hike the local trails, kayak the backwaters of the Mississippi, or enjoy some time in Levee park, Winona has something to offer for everyone. But living on the river next to such natural beauty also means that we must be good stewards and take care of th...

The bluffs around the Mississippi River in southeast Minnesota are a beautiful place to live. The bluff country is full of beautiful scenery and wildlife and is even home to some threatened species and one of those species has been getting a lot of attention lately. That species is the timber rattlesnake. There has been an increased number of reports of timber rattlers in the bluffs around Winona....

Droids, time lords, the final frontier – I found it all, at WinCon. Hosted annually at the Winona Public Library, WinCon is Winona’s answer to the national Comic Con event hosted in San Diego. The event featured keynote speakers, panels and of course, comic fans. This week on Culture Clique, we take you to the 2019 WinCon to hear from comic book illustrator Gordon Purcell, Doctor Who panelist Kath...

In today’s world of smart phones and gps, finding your around is pretty easy. But what did people do before gps? How did sailors find their way on the open seas? Today on Culture Clique we find out about early marine navigation techniques with Winona State University Professor Greg Neidhart. Greg is the Director of the Arts Administration Program at Winona State University but he was also a naviga...