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News ReleasesClimate changes affecting big river fish populations
No fish tale here — let our experts explain the mystery behind a rare, 100-year-old fish that was caught in Minnesota Recently in Brainerd Lake … one lucky fisherman reeled in quite the catch. What looked like a giant goldfish was in fact a very old and very rare...
Saint Mary’s University announces new dean of the School of Business and Technology
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., has been selected as the new dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Dr. Wieser brings to her role a breadth of academic and industry experience. Most recently, she was interim...

Summer Jazz Jams move outdoors
WINONA, Minn. — Island City Jazz Jam is heading outside for the summer months. Join the H3O Jazz Trio on Sunday, June 23, at the Jazz Jam’s new time from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Island City Brewing Company’s beer garden just outside the taproom. In case of inclement...

Saint Mary’s to welcome over 350 alumni, honor outstanding alumni June 21-23
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University honors outstanding alumni each summer during Reunion Weekend who have made outstanding achievements in their professional careers, who best exemplify the Lasallian charism Saint Mary’s was founded upon, and who have generously...

Page Series announces 2019-20 season
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s 2019-20 Page Series features a lineup chosen to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages. The 33rd annual series features world-class dance, music, and theatre September 2019 through March 2020, concluding with...

MCA offers youth summer dance camps
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is offering two unique and intensive opportunities for young dancers this summer. Junior Training Program for Dancers The Junior Training Program for Dancers invites participants to experience two weeks of...
Saint Mary’s University announces new provost and dean of faculties
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Following a national search, Brian Schmisek, Ph.D., has been selected as the provost and dean of faculties for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a new position created to help lead the university to even higher levels of academic prominence...
MCA invites public to Main ReACTion performances
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to eight weekly performances by Main ReACTion, a new improvisational theatre troupe comprised of Winona area youth. The performances will take place on Tuesdays, June 11-Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at different locations on...
Olympic coach Sarah Murray to lead Saint Mary’s women’s hockey program
WINONA, Minn. — The credentials speak for themselves — two-time national high school champion; two-time NCAA Division I national champion; and head coach of the Unified Korean National Team at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. And now, Sarah Murray can add one more title...

Saint Mary’s to host open houses for adults interested in returning to school
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host two open house information sessions for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The events, which are free and open to the public,...