Winona, Minnesota

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/winona-minnesota

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Winona, Minnesota?Southeastern Minnesota, situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River
2. How many people live in Winona, Minnesota?25,948 (2020 census)
3. How big is Winona, Minnesota?Approximately 21.5 square miles
4. What is the capital of Winona, Minnesota?Winona (County Seat of Winona County)
5. What language do people speak in Winona, Minnesota?English
6. When was Winona, Minnesota built?Mid-19th century

Driftless Area: A geographical region in the Midwestern United States characterized by its unglaciated, rugged topography, featuring steep hills and river valleys.
Bluffs: Steep, high cliffs or banks, typically formed by erosion along rivers or coastlines.
Council-Manager Government: A form of municipal government where an elected council makes policy decisions and an appointed manager oversees administrative operations.
Mississippi River: A major river in North America, the second-longest in the United States, vital for commerce, transportation, and ecosystems.