WINONA, Minn, — Tourism promoter Pat Mutter announced her retirement after 22 years in charge of Visit Winona. Mutter, who is 65, said her last day will be March 31. Her projects have included Hello Winona to welcome newcomers. Mutter has been involved in early phases of ongoing events like the Great River Shakespeare Festival, Mid West Music Fest, Winona Ice Fest and Trinona. It’s impossible to count her ribbon-cuttings. She seldom misses a summer river cruise docking or working to keep Winona kon the map like the new Borealis train service.
Mutter. Her work has included the seasonal tourist greeting center straddling Lake Winona on the Huff causeway.