Minnesota State College Southeast Pressroom

Anyone living in the northern Midwest is familiar with Kwik Trip, but far fewer people are aware of the unique partnership Kwik Trip has forged with the truck driving program at Minnesota State College Southeast.

Posted at 07/20/2026

Two members of the Minnesota State College Southeast administration have been appointed to serve on commissions with the American Association of Community Colleges.

Posted at 07/07/2026

Hunger doesn’t take the summer off. While Minnesota State College Southeast serves fewer students during the summer months, its food pantry is still open three days a week on the Winona campus.

Posted at 07/01/2026

By his own admission, most people are surprised to learn that Jake Griggs is a published poet, given his full-time job as Dean of Trade and Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast.

Posted at 05/27/2026

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Derrick Lindstrom to serve as interim president of Minnesota State College Southeast, effective July 1, 2026.

Posted at 05/20/2026

A professional violinist from Ottawa is preparing to wrap up his studies at Minnesota State College Southeast.

Posted at 05/11/2026

Alyvia Xiong loves working with Goodhue County youth so much; she didn’t want her college education to interfere with her work at a local nonprofit.

Posted at 05/04/2026

Band instrument repair instructor John Huth is Minnesota State College Southeast’s 2026 Outstanding Educator of the Year. He was among the college and university educators recognized by Chancellor Scott Olson and the Minnesota State Board of Trustees at a statewide awardsceremony held earlier this week.

Posted at 04/24/2026

Students at Minnesota State College Southeast have a new resource, one designed to help them build their academic pathway.

Posted at 03/31/2026

A Minnesota State College Southeast auto body student won first place in a Skills USA Auto Body Competition held at the 3M Skills Development Center in St. Paul this past weekend.

Posted at 03/30/2026

Michael Distad got a jump start on their new year's resolution, by going back to school last fall.

Posted at 02/24/2026

By his own admission, Steve McNaughton has not followed the traditional path into higher education leadership.

Posted at 02/23/2026

A local man has created an endowed scholarship for adult students at Minnesota State College Southeast, in honor of his late wife’s legacy.

Posted at 01/12/2026

Minnesota State College Southeast's new Executive Director Foundation & Development is no stranger to fundraising.

Posted at 12/02/2025

For the first time in its 50-year history, the Band Instrument Repair program at Minnesota State College Southeast has an endowed scholarship, thanks to the generosity of one of its graduates.

Posted at 11/25/2025

Scott Fillman, the new College Information Officer at Minnesota State College Southeast, is excited to bring his professional expertise in IT to an institution like the one that "transformed his life."

Posted at 11/14/2025

Minnesota State College Southeast's Truck Driving Training Program is holding an open house Nov. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The open house will be held in the Norris P. Abts Transportation Center, located behind the main building on Southeast’s Winona campus (1250 Homer Road). Registration for the open

Posted at 11/13/2025

Minnesota State College Southeast and Winona State University are pioneering a new joint position aimed at helping students at both institutions succeed in their educational goals.

Posted at 10/29/2025

Minnesota State College Southeast has sustained the enrollment gains it achieved over the past four years.

Posted at 09/15/2025

Ashlesha brings more than a decade of experience in higher education, with deep expertise in institutional research, data analytics, assessment, data management, and accreditation.

Posted at 09/03/2025

The artistry of handcrafted guitars takes center stage this fall at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery with the immersive exhibit, Shaping Sound: The Hand-built Guitar

Posted at 09/03/2025

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2023 Outstanding Alumni Award winner from Winona is a world sports stacking champion, motivational speaker, and author.

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