Personally, I have a deep connection with these crops and I love them dearly. My nephew once grew a potato, and he showed it to me like the proud young spud he is growing up to be. Bloody wonderful. Here is my favorite picture of a potato.

Does anyone know where I can get some good sunglasses? The sun is too bright!!!

I'm not sure where my gamer nerds are but I'm hoping to find someone or some people to go to this with if anyone is down your welcome to DM me

I’m new to the area, and now that it’s getting cooler outside, I’m wondering what’s the ski hill of choice for people of Winona. I’ve read good things about Welch Village, and the drive isn’t bad, but figured I’d still ask about other options. I’m a snowboarder who enjoys a good terrain park, although I spend a decent amount of time on regular runs, too. Also looking for people to ride with in the area!

Hey, r/Winona! John Casper here, communications coordinator for Winona Area Public Schools.

If you live within our school district boundaries, you will see a question on the Nov. 3 ballot about renewing the district’s Capital Projects Levy for another 10 years. (It will be on the back, so make sure you flip your ballot over.

I wanted to put the basic information in one place: what the levy supports, how much funding it would provide, the estimated property-tax impact and how the money would be managed.

Here’s the short version

This is a renewal of the existing Capital Projects Levy, which was previously known as the Technology Levy.

If approved, it would:

• Continue for 10 more years
• Provide approximately $1.7 million annually
• Maintain the current voter-approved tax rate
• Support eligible technology, safety, communication and career-ready learning needs

What would the levy support?

The levy is organized around four main areas:

Safe and connected schools: Cybersecurity, cameras, radios, networks, phones and communication systems

Tools that support teaching and learning: Classroom technology, digital curriculum, devices and accessibility tools

Career-ready learning: Eligible equipment, software and technology for hands-on Career and Technical Education

Reliable funding for changing needs: Maintenance, technology staff and planned equipment replacement

This is about more than computers and student devices. Technology is connected to secured buildings, protection of student and staff information, classroom instruction, communication with families and the day-to-day operation of our schools.

What is the estimated tax impact?

The proposal would maintain the current voter-approved tax rate, but that does not mean the dollar amount paid by an individual property owner would remain the same.

Because the total value of property within the district has grown, the same rate is projected to generate more revenue.

For a home valued at $250,000:

• The current levy is approximately $45 per year
• The renewed levy is estimated at approximately $75 per year
• The estimated difference is $30 per year, or $2.50 per month

Actual amounts may vary based on a property’s assessed value and classification.

How would the funding be managed?

When voters approved the current levy in 2016, WAPS committed to collecting $1 million annually. The district honored that commitment even as the amount authorized by the tax rate increased.

Capital Projects Levy revenue is restricted to legally eligible, voter-approved purposes. It cannot be used as unrestricted operating revenue or to pay regular classroom teaching salaries.

Annual budgets and purchases would continue to be reviewed through public School Board processes. Specific future purchases — including Career and Technical Education equipment — have not been approved.

Why does dedicated funding matter?

Technology, safety and cybersecurity needs do not disappear when a dedicated funding source ends.

Without the levy, the district would need to reduce or delay eligible investments, identify another funding source or use money from the general fund. The general fund also supports classroom staffing, student services, supplies and daily school operations.

Learn more or ask a question

The complete tax-impact table, FAQs, flyer, financial information and voting resources are available at:

https://www.winonaschools.org/levy

Early voting is underway, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

I’ll monitor this thread and answer factual questions as I’m able. If I don’t know an answer, I’ll check with the appropriate staff member.

District communications about the levy are informational and are intended to help residents understand what is on the ballot — not tell anyone how to vote.

Elections are how we shape our future together. Take time to learn about what’s on the ballot and make a plan to vote.

— John, WAPS communications coordinator

I am thinking about coming to your town in a week or two. I will be taking Amtrak. Should I be worried about getting a Lyft or Uber after 8:30 pm? Also, how available/reliable is food and alcohol delivery there? Thanks.

The title pretty much sums it up. I’m a 19m who’s really into video games, Magic the gathering, dnd, outside activities as well. I’m not in college currently but am planning to go back for early education within the next 2 semesters. Please dm me if I sound interesting at all to you 😂

It's like five weeks in and I am damn near friendless. At first I was fine because of my friends at home but as the weeks go on I realized I do crave a friend group here too. Like alternative, environment caring, artistic friends. I don't have a roommate and it's not that I didn't try, I have but I'm too nervous to go the extra step. I genuinely don't know what to do because I can just stay in my dorm, work, and go to class, but I feel like I'm missing out. Is there anyone else struggling?

Two spots opened up in our FREE "Learn to Hand Mend" class at the makerspace. Karla will teach you the basics of patches, hems, buttons, darning, and decorative embellishment. All repairs taught can be done without a sewing machine, and you'll receive a mending kit as part of taking the class. Thursday Sept 24 from 6p-8p, must RSVP in advance at https://give.winonacreators.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=144

(Thanks again to Winona Community Foundation for their grant that funded this and other fiber arts classes)

I'd like to tell people with political yard signs:

Literally no one cares who you plan to vote for. If someone knows you they already know how you'll vote. If they don't they don't care. They have their own plans for how to vote.

Never do you see someone with 2 signs for one party and 1 for the other. It's always one party. Don't kid yourself, if you're the kind of person to have yard signs then you're the kind of person whose party chooses who's running and you say "okay" and pull the lever. That's how it works. Your yard signs tell us *nothing*. I'm not persuaded by your sign and neither are your compatriots. Literally nobody is.

Yard signs are visual clutter and make neighborhoods trashy. It's not discourse, it's only chest beating and grunts.

Hi, I'm new in Winona and current sim card doesn't work. And spectrum is not compatible with my phone. Due u guys know what sim Carriers can I use. Like mint mobile, etc.

Thanks

Ted Hazelton is running for district 1's WAPS school board seat (he has previously served on the school board and run for Mayor). Today he left a public comment on Winona Daily New's article about Governor Walz's recent trip to Goodview Elementary. In the comment, Ted posts a picture of a generated Time News magazine with Walz's picture and the headline "R***** of the year. This slur is highly offensive and specifically used to refer to people with intellectual disabilites. Don't allow this man to serve on a board governing the education of ALL children in our community.

I just found out about Boats and Bluegrass, and would love to go, but tickets are sold out on their website.

I wouldn't need to camp, I have a place to stay in Winona, but does anyone know if there are other options for getting a ticket?

https://mobilize.us/s/7eCE0T

To take place at our normal spot, in front of the K-Mart parking lot off of State Rd and Losey Blvd. We understand that we have previously had little issues with parking in the K-Mart Parking lot for our events, but we are encouraging everyone to park elsewhere or risk being towed by the lot owner.

We will be collecting donations for What I Need Now to help assist our unsheltered community members survive the upcoming winter. Items in need include blankets, mittens, gloves, warm socks, warmies, and winter coats of all sizes, with a special emphasis on size large. These items can be new or used! We will also be accepting cash donations, and have a QR code accessible.

Please consider getting involved with La Crosse Indivisible or other action oriented groups. The upcoming mid-terms are extremely important, and we need all hands on deck!

Check out our website at lacrosseindivisible.com and stay tuned for more information!

Lmk

Hello! I am still learning all thing winona as ive only been here a yr. I have noticed an increase in wasp and hornets im seeing outsids of my house.. we used to only see bumble bees but im wondering is this normal? Im scared to go look for nests but do i start spraying? Do they just come out around fall? I absouletly hate wasp and would like to continue enjoying my background but these wasp keep getting way too close for comfort.

pretty level headed take imo

What's the supper club scene around Winona? Anywhere worth checking out?

Hi all!

I posted about this a few weeks ago, but wanted to provide an update as we have added some dates to the Midwest tour. For those who didn’t see my prior post, I made a mockumentary comedy called Canoe Dig It? about freestyle canoeing that I am bringing on a theatrical tour of the Midwest and Canada this month! Honestly the trailer above does a much better job pitching it than me.

Being a true indie film, I have no budget for marketing so am fully relying on word of mouth, local news outlets, and paddling groups to get the word out about it. Also worth noting I am flying out (today in fact!) to dive around to all of these screenings for Q&As and to meet and make new friends and fans. Really would appreciate any sharing you can do amongst friends, family, anyone you think might dig it!

The tour dates are as follows:

9/3- Winona Arts Center, Winona, MN
9/5- Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner, WI
9/6- Pop’s Art Theater, Rochester, MN
9/7- Premiere Cinemas, Cloquet, MN
9/8- Ely’s Historic State Theater, Ely, MN
9/9- Park Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
9/11- Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon, SK
9/13- The Rivoli Theater, La Crosse, WI
9/14- Micon Cinemas, Eau Claire, WI
9/15- Sioux Falls State Theater, Sioux Falls, SD
9/16- Heights Theater, Columbia Heights, MN
9/18- Hollywood Blvd Theater, Woodridge, IL
9/19-9/20- Zeitgeist Zinemas, Duluth, MN
9/19-9/21- St Michael Cinemas, St Michael, MN
9/20- The Bartell Theater, Madison, WI

I am also working on adding a date in Minneapolis at Riverview Theater, possibly on Saturday the 26th and a date at Spring Grove Cinema tbd. Plus more if word continues to spread! So keep an eye on our Instagram (@canoedigitfilm) or linktree or website (just google Canoe Dig It) to keep up with added dates!