Hiker Seriously Injured in Fall from Iconic Rock in Winona

Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- A hiker suffered serious injuries after falling from an iconic rock in Winona over the weekend.

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That’s according to the Winona Fire Department. A post on the department’s Facebook page says crews responded to the report of the fallen hiker shortly after 2:40 Sunday afternoon.

The report came from Sugar Loaf Park. Responding crews found the hiker. First responders treated the patient then brought them down to an ambulance, the post says.

Winona Fire Department

Hiker Taken to Hospital With Severe Injuries After Falling from Sugar Loaf in Winona, MN

The hiker was then taken to the nearby hospital. Officials say the fall victim suffered serious injuries.

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The name of the hiker has not been released and officials have not said how high up the rock the hiker got before falling.

Winona Area Ambulance and the Winona Police Department also responded to the scene.

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Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

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