Small town lifestyle with big opportunities

Founded in 1851 on an island in the Mississippi River, Winona became a transportation hub and one of the nation’s richest cities by 1900. Historic buildings, vintage homes, and continued harmony with the river serve as reminders to Winona’s rich history.

Winona's thriving community offers a wide array of cultural attractions, including the annual Great River Shakespeare Festival, Minnesota Beethoven Festival, Frozen River Film Festival and a collection of museums and art galleries. The city offers many outdoor activities, more than 110 diversified manufacturers, St. Mary's University, Winona State University, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical, a solid infrastructure assisting area business, and a strong local health care system.

Winona’s small population and convenient location provide the intimacy of small town life as well as access to bigger cities like La Crosse, Madison, Rochester, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul.

Wherever you reside in Winona, you’ll gain a friendly neighborhood, a short commute to work, and reasonable property taxes.