WINONA, Minn. – Santa Clause is taking early leave from his North Pole workshop to spread holiday cheer all around Winona. The city’s assistant recreation director, Patrick Menton, said Santa will be using a pick-up truck from Dahl Automotive as his sleigh and will have a police escort. His schedule, at 4:30 p.m., will be:

> Tuesday: West End.

> Wdnesday: Central.

> Thursday: East End.