Winona Daily Brief: Film Fest Weekend & Local Highlights

Winona is buzzing this Saturday with a documentary film festival downtown, hands-on art at the library, college hoops at home, and a couple of eye-catching new property listings.

Frozen River Film Festival anchors the weekend

The Frozen River Film Festival’s main weekend runs today and Sunday, bringing dozens of documentary screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and community conversations to multiple venues across downtown Winona.

Films this year lean into environmental justice, adventure stories, activism, and arts and culture, drawing visitors as well as locals. Expect more foot traffic, busy restaurants, and a steady stream of festival-goers between screenings.

Festival passes range from in-person all-access options to online-only viewing, giving residents flexibility to drop in for a single day or settle in for a full weekend of films.

Library offers quiet creativity and climate conversations

This morning’s Suminagashi workshop at the Winona Public Library invites participants to explore Japanese marbling techniques and create meditative ink-on-water designs to take home.

Looking ahead, the library’s Climate Stewardship Book Club meets Tuesday afternoon, continuing a series focused on environmental themes and responsible land and resource management. Regular office hours from workforce counselors and other drop-in programs later in the month aim to connect residents with job help and community support.

Warriors men’s basketball extends win streak

On the sports front, Winona State University’s men’s basketball team edged Wayne State 60–57 on Thursday night at home, in a game marked by 16 ties and 16 lead changes.

Guard Gavyn Hurley led the Warriors with efficient scoring and late free throws, while strong team defense in the closing minutes helped secure the fourth straight win. The team is back on the McCown Gym court this afternoon to face Augustana, looking to keep the streak alive in Northern Sun conference play.

New listings highlight housing mix

In the local housing market, a fully renovated four-bedroom home on East King Street has hit the market, offering updated mechanicals, refreshed interiors, and a central in-town location.

Outside the city center, a compact cabin along Fish Pond Lane is listed as a quiet Mississippi River retreat, with decks overlooking the water and a simple, back-to-basics setup geared toward getaways more than full-time living.

Together, the new listings reflect both Winona’s traditional housing stock in historic neighborhoods and the ongoing appeal of riverfront escapes just beyond town.

Sources

• https://winonamn.gov/
• https://www.winonamn.gov/calendar.aspx
• https://winona-mn-directory.com/events-and-things-to-do-in-winona-mn-february-2026/
• https://winonastatewarriors.com/news/2026/2/5/mens-basketball-warriors-push-win-streak-to-four-games-after-hard-fought-60-57-win-over-wayne-state.aspx
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/mn/winona/222-e-king-st/lid-P00800000H5vEW8GN7khPWSYLeKJExJiUqK1uyNt
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/mn/winona/24764-fish-pond-ln/lid-P00800000H5rtBj73jWNtvROHZ8ghXji3AiTDpil