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Growing Our Community
Discover why the Winona Area is the best place for all people to live, work, and do business
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Making Winona Stronger Together
The Winona Area’s business-friendly environment, access to high quality education and healthcare, convenient location along the Mississippi River, superior access to the U.S. and the world, and strong base of well-educated and skilled employees make it an amazing location to live, work, and do business. It is an innovation hub with a vibrant quality of life for all.
Live in
the Area
The Winona area is a safe and healthy place to raise a family with things that families can do and enjoy every day. With several school and healthcare options, it is certain to check all of the boxes! Our housing options range from luxury apartments to a perfect house. Let us help you make the Winona area your home.
Work in
the Area
We have a fiercely entrepreneurial spirit in the area, with companies that serve customers on an international scale. We have businesses that have been here for more than 150 years and businesses that are starting up every day. Our businesses are as varied as our people.
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Why Winona?
Winona residents and visitors enjoy this beautiful island city located on the banks of the Mississippi River among towering, wooded bluffs. In Winona, the beauty of the natural world combines with modern conveniences to produce a quality of life that draws from the best of both worlds.
Winona is a perfect size for diversity to thrive without losing its small town flavor. It is large enough to support many industries, many of national and international distinction, and is the home to three institutions of higher education! There are many opportunities for recreation, entertainment, sightseeing and unique shopping.
Cultural events, serene parks, a broad array of industries, educational opportunities, quality community services, and four seasons of outdoor fun – Winona is a great place to raise a family, operate a business, or just enjoy life.