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Photo credit: Majid Saeedi, NPR. The war in Iran has sent shockwaves across the globe.
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Photo Story: KQAL Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Elly Herrick, Features Editor
September 17, 2025
Elly Herrick
Program Coordinator for KQAL, Bill Stoneberg, handing out free CDs to audience members with songs from a variety of local musicians and bands like Afflatus, Texas Toast, Waisted, and much more.
This free concert was put on by KQAL for their 50th Anniversary celebration on Phelps lawn Sep. 12 from 4-7pm. KQAL alumni, current students, community members, and dogs attended. (Elly Herrick)
Program Coordinator for KQAL, Bill Stoneberg, recording the Sleeping Jesus concert. (Elly Herrick)
Andy Bauer from Sleeping Jesus playing Bass as their band serenades Phelps lawn. (Elly Herrick)
Dante DeGrazia from Sleeping Jesus playing keys and singing as their band serenades Phelps lawn. (Elly Herrick)
Winona State students dancing to the live music. (Elly Herrick)
Production Assistant with KQAL, Kristine Osorio, interviews Sleeping Jesus after their headlining set for KQAL’s 50th Anniversary. (Elly Herrick)
KQAL Alumni Sophie Sailer and KQAL General Manager Doug Westerman hugging after reuniting at a celebration held at Muddled Thyme on September 13. (Elly Herrick)
KQAL Alumni Sophie Sailer talking on the radio and queuing songs on the main monitor to end the night of celebrating KQAL’s 50th Anniversary at her 10 PM spot called “Spilling with Sophie.” (Elly Herrick)

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About the Contributor
Elly Herrick
Elly Herrick, Features Editor
Elly Herrick (she/they) is the Features Editor for the Winonan. Herrick is currently in her fourth year at Winona State University, majoring in Mass Communications: Public Relations with minors in Photography and Creative Digital Media.   In addition to working for the Winonan, she is also an Production Assistant with KQAL and a Resident Assistaint for East Lake. She also works in TV Services and will most likely be found in Phelps Hall. Outside of school, Herrick loves to spend time with loved ones and being outside. She also loves long walks outside and seeing live music.