Winona’s Poet Laureate named

The City of Winona Fine Arts Commission has announced that James Armstrong, an assistant professor at Winona State University, has been named Winona Poet Laureate. There will be a reception honoring Armstrong at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. At the reception, Armstrong will be awarded a crown of laurels, and receive a plaque.

Through his position, Armstrong will promote poetry through teaching, writing newspaper columns, and incorporating poetry into community events. The Winona Poet Laureate is a two-year position with a $1,200 stipend.