Leading Local
Leading Local is a collaboration between the Winona Post and Engage Winona designed to strengthen civic participation in Winona County and beyond. The initiative brings together trusted local journalism, practical civic learning, and community conversations to help people better understand and engage with their communities.
In 2026 and 2027, Leading Local will offer workshops on how to get involved and take action, in-depth reporting on local issues, and community forums where residents can learn, ask questions, and share perspectives. These efforts are meant to make local news and civic information easier to find and easier to use. All activities are nonpartisan and open to the public.
The goal of Leading Local is to build confidence among residents to get involved in their communities, increase access to reliable civic and community information, and raise awareness of local news as a trusted resource.
By supporting informed and engaged residents, Leading Local builds stronger communities.
Workshops and Events
Join us for free civic engagement and leadership development workshops, built to help residents get involved and make a difference in their communities.
All are free and open to all! New workshops will be announced in late summer 2026.
This initiative is supported by a grant from Press Forward Minnesota, an initiative that supports local journalism as a cornerstone of community cohesion, civic engagement, and government accountability, with a strong focus on ensuring that everyone has access to the news and civic information they need.
