Rotary Club of Winona MN

06/19/2026

One of the greatest parts of Rotary Youth Exchange is watching students grow through new experiences, friendships, and opportunities. Our exchange student, Abigail, has embraced her time in Winona with enthusiasm and determination, finishing her first semester strong both academically and personally. Read more about her journey and the impact of the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

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The Winona community has been enriched this year by the presence of Abigail Cox, an inbound Rotary Youth Exchange student from New Zealand who arrived in mid-January and will remain

06/17/2026

Thanks to Jeremy Miller for presenting to our club on his 18-year career in the state.

06/15/2026

https://www.winonapost.com/community/rotary-holds-successful-mobility-device-collection/article_18bab4cb-ecd8-43e1-b467-7ea16e0b98c2.html

The Winona Rotary Club, in collaboration with 22 Rotary chapters across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has successfully collected and deployed 2,680 life-changing mobility devices. The massive regional effort culminated this week

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Abigail, our Rotary Youth Exchange student, on her completion of spring semester and participating in spring commencement at Winona Senior High School!

These past few months, she became more than an exchange student, she has became part of our Rotary family. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and grateful for the friendships, experiences, and memories we shared along the way. Looking forward to what the next months will bring.

Your Rotary family will always be cheering you on! 🎓💙

06/10/2026

Today our Rotary Club had the privilege of hosting members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, it was inspiring to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who helped shape our country’s founding.

Their stories reminded us that history is not just something we read about, it’s something we carry forward through service, citizenship, and community involvement.

Thank you to our guests for helping bring America’s founding story to life and for reminding us that the spirit of service and leadership remains just as important today as it was in 1776.

06/04/2026

Today we had a fun day with some fellow Rotarians from Argentina. Our own Vicki Decker was just in Argentina on a Rotary Friendship Exchange and now it was our turn to host and entertain our Rotary friends. This was a great reminder of how small the world really is.

Even though we come from different countries and cultures, we quickly discovered how much we have in common through service, community, and friendship. Rotary has a unique way of turning strangers into friends.

Thank you to our Argentine friends for the conversations, laughs, and memories. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon!

Our day consisted of a boat ride on the Cal Fremling, a tour of all things Winona, our normal Wednesday noon meeting, followed by an evening social at Windom Park. Many thanks to those who helped make this day possible .

05/21/2026

Yesterday, members and friends of the Winona Rotary Club and Rotary Youth Exchange came together to help clean up Windom Park. Small acts of service like this remind us that caring for our community starts with showing up and working together.

Service Above Self isn’t just a motto, it’s neighbors helping neighbors and taking pride in the places we all share. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make a difference.

05/14/2026

Did you know? The Winona Rotary Club has been serving our community for nearly 100 years! As part of Rotary International, we bring together neighbors, professionals, and community members who are passionate about giving back—supporting local causes like education, youth leadership, and community development while also contributing to global efforts focused on health, clean water, and peace. At the heart of it all, we’re about building connections, strengthening our community, and living out our motto: 💙 Service Above Self 💙

Thanks to our buddy Jason at Studio 24 (https://www.studio24now.com/) for this great video!

05/13/2026

Today, the Winona Rotary Club proudly honored Autumn Herber with a plaque recognizing her incredible dedication and leadership with our Feed My Starving Children event. Thanks in large part to her passion, organization, and commitment to service, our community has now packed more than 1.5 million meals for children in need around the world.

Autumn’s work has brought people together for something bigger than themselves and continues to reflect the very best of Rotary’s “Service Above Self” mission. Her impact on this event — and on countless lives — will be felt for years to come.

04/04/2026

Thanks to Morwyn Johnson, our upcoming outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, for presenting to our club this week. She will be traveling to Czechia this next school year.