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Winona, Minnesota

Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, Minnesota, United States.
Population 25,948

Top Events in Winona History

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1851Government
European immigrants settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853.
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1856History
In 1856, German immigrants arrived as well.
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1858Education
== Education == Winona became the site of the first normal school west of the Mississippi in 1858 with the establishment of Winona Normal School (now Winona State University).
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1859Culture
Between 1859 and 1900, some 5,000 Poles and closely related Kashubians emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population.
5
1862Architecture
Peter Railroad first segment of 11 miles (18 km) from Winona to Stockton, Minnesota was completed by the end of 1862.
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1868Government
Watkins Incorporated, a manufacturer of health remedies, baking products, and household goods, was founded in 1868 by J.R.
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1870Architecture
In December 1870, the Mississippi River was bridged at Winona by the Winona Rail Bridge.
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1885Economy
The company relocated to Winona in 1885.
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1892Architecture
In 1892, a wagon toll-bridge over the Mississippi, a steel high-bridge, was completed and remained in service until the opening of the Main Channel Bridge in 1942.
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1895Architecture
Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka is a historic Catholic church built in 1895 in the Polish Cathedral Style.

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Historical Timeline

1851Government
European immigrants settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853.
1856History
In 1856, German immigrants arrived as well.
1858Education
== Education == Winona became the site of the first normal school west of the Mississippi in 1858 with the establishment of Winona Normal School (now Winona State University).
1859Culture
Between 1859 and 1900, some 5,000 Poles and closely related Kashubians emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population.
1862Architecture
Peter Railroad first segment of 11 miles (18 km) from Winona to Stockton, Minnesota was completed by the end of 1862.
1868Government
Watkins Incorporated, a manufacturer of health remedies, baking products, and household goods, was founded in 1868 by J.R.
1870Architecture
In December 1870, the Mississippi River was bridged at Winona by the Winona Rail Bridge.
1885Economy
The company relocated to Winona in 1885.
1892Architecture
In 1892, a wagon toll-bridge over the Mississippi, a steel high-bridge, was completed and remained in service until the opening of the Main Channel Bridge in 1942.
1895Architecture
Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka is a historic Catholic church built in 1895 in the Polish Cathedral Style.
1899Government
Bay State Milling operates a grain processing facility in Winona and was founded there in 1899.
1912Architecture
It was built in 1912 and features elaborate terracotta and stained-glass ornamentation.
1924Architecture
A bandshell was completed in 1924 for outdoor musical performances and events.
1969Education
After Saint Mary's became co-ed in 1969, Saint Teresa closed down in 1988, and its facilities are now used, owned, and/or operated by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winon...
1998Culture
Officially part of the city since 1998, Latsch Island has been home to a unique community of houseboat ("Boathouse") residents for several decades.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 27,069 residents.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 27,592 people, 10,449 households, and 5,022 families residing in the city.
2018Education
In 2018-2019, Winona State University (WSU) had approximately 7,200 undergraduate students and 560 graduate students.
2021Military
Fastenal, headquartered in Winona., ranked number 479 in the 2021 Fortune 500 based on its 2020 revenues.
2023History
In 2023 Fastenal fell to number 514.

Did You Know?

1
Winona is located in the state of Minnesota.
2
Winona has a population of 25,948 residents.
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The population was 25,948 at the 2020 census.

Famous People from Winona, Minnesota

WR
Winona Ryder
Actor, Character Actor · Born Oct 29, 1971 · Age 54
TC
Tracy Caulkins
Swimmer · Born Jan 11, 1963 · Age 63
CB
Carol Bartz
Businessperson, Business Executive · Born Aug 28, 1948 · Age 77
JF
James Earle Fraser
Sculptor, Medalist · Born Nov 4, 1876 · Died Oct 11, 1953 (age 76)
WM
William D. Mitchell
Lawyer, Politician · Born Sep 9, 1874 · Died Aug 24, 1955 (age 80)

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