Though it’s across the border and on the other side of the Mighty Mississip’, Winona, Minn. isn’t actually that far away. And that’s good for us because every year the small college town plays host to the homegrown Mid West Music Festival. The city wide festival presents scores of regional bands at different venues April 24-26 – including a solid representation from the Chippewa Valley. We Are The Willows, The Heart Pills, Coconut and the Duke, and EMOT will all grace the Minnesota stages, alongside big names like Lizzo, Caroline Smith, Charlie Parr, The 4onthefloor, and Dosh. Find more info and buy tickets at MidWestMusicFest.org.