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For Immediate Release: March 25, 2026

For More Information:
Alissa Gibson, Marketing Supervisor
507-454-9248
AlissaG@WNBFinancial.com

Winona, MN —WNB Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of Conn Walters to Vice President, Business Banker, recognizing his continued growth, leadership, and commitment to clients and community.

Conn has been an integral part of the WNB Financial business banking team. He is known for his thoughtful approach to relationship banking and his ability to serve a diverse portfolio of business clients across the region. In his new role, Conn will continue to support local businesses while taking on expanded leadership responsibilities within the organization.

“This well-deserved promotion to Vice President is the result of Conn’s growth as a Business Banker and leader,” said Chris Callahan, Vice President, Business Banking Manager. “Conn lives out our vision, mission, and values as he advises clients and collaborates with coworkers. Conn is unique in his ability to effectively manage a Winona-based portfolio while maintaining many valuable Wabasha relationships. His commitment to clients, coworkers, and community makes the Vice President role a great fit for the next stage of Conn’s career with WNB.”

Conn’s promotion reflects WNB Financial’s ongoing investment in experienced, community-minded professionals who share the organization’s values and vision for long-term relationship banking.

WNB Financial congratulates Conn on this achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions in helping local businesses grow and succeed.

About WNB Financial
WNB Financial is a community bank serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Founded in 1874, WNB Financial is committed to delivering personalized financial solutions while supporting the communities it serves.

Last year’s Vikings included Tom and Kitty Latane, Patrick Kelly, Sally Anderson, Terry Sorchy, Janet Runions, Jamie LaBreck, and Nancy Sorchy.

Want to learn more about the Vikings? Then visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 11th from 10am – 4pm for the museum’s annual “Meet the Vikings” event, a daylong celebration of all things “Viking.”

Reenactors will be on hand to answer questions about Viking history, culture, clothing, and weapons. There will be programs in the museum theater on Greenland in the Viking Age at 11am, Viking Clothing at 1pm, and Viking Weapons, Armor, and Tactics at 2pm. The latter will be followed by a shield wall demonstration, weather permitting. Ongoing demonstrations include flax weaving and woodworking. Visitors can also see several actual Viking era artifacts on display including a spangenhelm, chieftain’s sword, and Danish axe.

Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Children four and under are free. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or info@castlerockmuseum.com for more details.

Widespot Performing Arts Center is thrilled to offer an additional band to their spring lineup on April 11th with Jambalaya. This band combines talents from Minneapolis and Maiden Rock, WI to offer an outstanding mix of some funky rock music and chilling soul melodies. Think rock from Little Feat and the Allman Brothers with a mix of blues of Muscle Shoals and Memphis added. This group will drive you to your feet – our dance floor is ready!

Widespot’s remaining spring show will feature City Mouse on May 9th. Mankato’s City Mouse has been performing for thousands of fans in the Upper-Midwest for over fifty years. The current lineup has been playing together since 1986, playing a musical blend of country, bluegrass, country-rock, and five-part a cappella vocals. Instrumentation includes harp, electric guitar, piano, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, banjo and pedal steel.

Every member of City Mouse has been a finalist for a MN Music Award in various individual and group categories; the band was inducted into the MN Rock/Country Hall of Fame in 2007. It’s Mother’s Day weekend – bring your Mom and enjoy this MN treasure together. Visit Widespot’s website for details, tickets and more: widespot.org, or by calling: 715-448- 0536. Tickets will be available at the door for an increased fee. Widespot is now able to accept credit cards for all onsite payments.

WideSpot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is in Wabasha, Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue is fully accessible and features auditorium seating, onsite parking, and a bar serving beer, wine, water and sodas. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.

WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council whose activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Ellen Newman
WideSpot Performing Arts Center
Phone 715-448-0536
widespotarts@gmail.com