Transportation
This section includes information about State of Minnesota requirements for vehicles and drivers, as well as towing companies, insurance agents and public transportation.
(DMV - DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (STATE OF MINNESOTA)
Winona Office
(507) 457-6325
1213 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN 55987
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, closed on holidays
Apply for a Driver’s License, check the Status of a license, request a Commercial Driving License (CDL). If you purchase or sell a car, you need to transfer the title and register it with the State. Registration (tabs/stickers) must also be renewed annually for each vehicle driven, and auto insurance is required. Fees vary for DMV services, for current rates call Project FINE or check online at https://onlineservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/
TOWING INFORMATION
Borkowski Towing & Salvage
(507) 452-9073
5035 W 6th St, Winona, MN 55987
*If your car is towed by the City of Winona it will be here. The towing company has to contact police before they can release your vehicle.
Gordie’s Towing and Repair
(507) 452-3559
608 Huff St, Winona, MN 55987
*Towing and roadside assistance – battery jump starts, unlocking vehicle, tire changes. They also have a full service repair shop.
Speltz Auto Center Towing
(507) 242-4171
177 Walnut St, Winona, MN 55987
*Towing and roadside assistance – battery jump starts, unlocking vehicle, tire changes. They also have a full service repair shop.
Timm’s Auto Salvage & Recycling
(507) 932-4664
936 W 12th St, St Charles, MN 55972
AUTO REPAIRS
Joe's Auto and Tire
(507) 454-4387
1252 West Service Dr., Winona, MN 55987
Viveros Auto Repair
(507) 961-0545
36349 Old Homer Rd, Winona, MN 55987
Volkmann's Garage
(507) 454-5315
602 W 5th St #5235, Winona, MN 55987
Lewiston Auto Service
(507) 523-2164
300 Debra Dr, Lewiston, MN 55952
Arly’s Garage
(507) 932-4181
101 E 13th St, St Charles, MN 55972
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus: Winona & Goodview
Winona Transit Service
(507) 454-6666
Main Station: corner of 3rd St & Center St
*Bus operates Mon-Fri 6am-6:15pm, Sat 9am-5pm on selected routes in Winona & Goodview. To request a ride that is not along a designated route, you can Dial a Ride by calling (507) 454-6666, Mon-Fri 6am-9pm and Sat 9am-5pm. There is a fee and route maps are available at: https://www.cityofwinona.com/175/Winona-Transit-Service
Bus: Lewiston, St. Charles and surrounding areas
Rolling Hills Transit
(800) 528-7622
*Bus operates Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm, 24 hour advance reservation is recommended
Bus: Other locations
Groome Transportation
(507) 288-4353
*Shuttle service (van) from Winona to Rochester, Minneapolis/St. Paul. Several pickup locations in Winona.
Bus: Other locations
Jefferson Lines
(858) 800-8898
Winona Bus Stop: 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN 55987
*Bus service between Winona, Rochester, La Crosse, Minneapolis/St. Paul and many other locations. Operates 7 days a week.
Bus: Other locations
Rochester City Lines
(507) 288-4353
*Bus service from Winona to Rochester, operating Mon-Fri. Winona pickup locations are at Walmart, 955 Frontenac Dr and UHaul (old ShopKo building), 405 Cottonwood Dr.
Amtrak Train
(800) 872-7245
Winona Station: 65 East Mark St., Winona, MN 55987
*Train transportation to many locations across the U.S.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Rolling Hills Transit
(800) 528-7622
*In addition to regular bus services, they offer rides for medical appointments (non-emergency). Reservations are required and there is a cost for this service.
Semcac Transportation
(800) 528-7622
*This program uses volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical or dental appointments for people with Medical Assistance, Blue Plus, UCare, or who are over 60 years of age. 48 hour notice is required, and you can schedule a ride by emailing [email protected] or calling (507) 864-7741. They do request a donation for the cost of the rides, but it is not required.
AUTO INSURANCE
There are many types of insurance available, including for cars/trucks/motorcycles, homes (including mobile homes), renters (to insure your possessions in case of fire/theft/damage) and life insurance. In Minnesota, you must provide proof of auto insurance to complete your annual registration and receive stickers for your license plates.
Atlas Insurance Brokers of Winona
(507) 452-1951
474 W. Sarnia St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life and more.
Doran Insurance
(507) 523-2710
100 Harrison St. #3, Lewiston, MN 55952
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
Horihan Insurance
(507) 864-4400
302 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
Southeast Mutual Insurance Co
(507) 932-3886
101 West Circle Dr., St. Charles, MN 55972
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
WA Group
(507) 452-3366
174 Center St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more. They offer auto insurance through Progressive, which is also available for those who do not have a valid Driver’s License.
Wunderlich Insurance Agency
(507) 454-3348
601 Main St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more. They offer auto insurance through Progressive, which is also available for those who do not have a valid Driver’s License.
Winona Office
(507) 457-6325
1213 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN 55987
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, closed on holidays
Apply for a Driver’s License, check the Status of a license, request a Commercial Driving License (CDL). If you purchase or sell a car, you need to transfer the title and register it with the State. Registration (tabs/stickers) must also be renewed annually for each vehicle driven, and auto insurance is required. Fees vary for DMV services, for current rates call Project FINE or check online at https://onlineservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/
TOWING INFORMATION
Borkowski Towing & Salvage
(507) 452-9073
5035 W 6th St, Winona, MN 55987
*If your car is towed by the City of Winona it will be here. The towing company has to contact police before they can release your vehicle.
Gordie’s Towing and Repair
(507) 452-3559
608 Huff St, Winona, MN 55987
*Towing and roadside assistance – battery jump starts, unlocking vehicle, tire changes. They also have a full service repair shop.
Speltz Auto Center Towing
(507) 242-4171
177 Walnut St, Winona, MN 55987
*Towing and roadside assistance – battery jump starts, unlocking vehicle, tire changes. They also have a full service repair shop.
Timm’s Auto Salvage & Recycling
(507) 932-4664
936 W 12th St, St Charles, MN 55972
AUTO REPAIRS
Joe's Auto and Tire
(507) 454-4387
1252 West Service Dr., Winona, MN 55987
Viveros Auto Repair
(507) 961-0545
36349 Old Homer Rd, Winona, MN 55987
Volkmann's Garage
(507) 454-5315
602 W 5th St #5235, Winona, MN 55987
Lewiston Auto Service
(507) 523-2164
300 Debra Dr, Lewiston, MN 55952
Arly’s Garage
(507) 932-4181
101 E 13th St, St Charles, MN 55972
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus: Winona & Goodview
Winona Transit Service
(507) 454-6666
Main Station: corner of 3rd St & Center St
*Bus operates Mon-Fri 6am-6:15pm, Sat 9am-5pm on selected routes in Winona & Goodview. To request a ride that is not along a designated route, you can Dial a Ride by calling (507) 454-6666, Mon-Fri 6am-9pm and Sat 9am-5pm. There is a fee and route maps are available at: https://www.cityofwinona.com/175/Winona-Transit-Service
Bus: Lewiston, St. Charles and surrounding areas
Rolling Hills Transit
(800) 528-7622
*Bus operates Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm, 24 hour advance reservation is recommended
Bus: Other locations
Groome Transportation
(507) 288-4353
*Shuttle service (van) from Winona to Rochester, Minneapolis/St. Paul. Several pickup locations in Winona.
Bus: Other locations
Jefferson Lines
(858) 800-8898
Winona Bus Stop: 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN 55987
*Bus service between Winona, Rochester, La Crosse, Minneapolis/St. Paul and many other locations. Operates 7 days a week.
Bus: Other locations
Rochester City Lines
(507) 288-4353
*Bus service from Winona to Rochester, operating Mon-Fri. Winona pickup locations are at Walmart, 955 Frontenac Dr and UHaul (old ShopKo building), 405 Cottonwood Dr.
Amtrak Train
(800) 872-7245
Winona Station: 65 East Mark St., Winona, MN 55987
*Train transportation to many locations across the U.S.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Rolling Hills Transit
(800) 528-7622
*In addition to regular bus services, they offer rides for medical appointments (non-emergency). Reservations are required and there is a cost for this service.
Semcac Transportation
(800) 528-7622
*This program uses volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical or dental appointments for people with Medical Assistance, Blue Plus, UCare, or who are over 60 years of age. 48 hour notice is required, and you can schedule a ride by emailing [email protected] or calling (507) 864-7741. They do request a donation for the cost of the rides, but it is not required.
AUTO INSURANCE
There are many types of insurance available, including for cars/trucks/motorcycles, homes (including mobile homes), renters (to insure your possessions in case of fire/theft/damage) and life insurance. In Minnesota, you must provide proof of auto insurance to complete your annual registration and receive stickers for your license plates.
Atlas Insurance Brokers of Winona
(507) 452-1951
474 W. Sarnia St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life and more.
Doran Insurance
(507) 523-2710
100 Harrison St. #3, Lewiston, MN 55952
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
Horihan Insurance
(507) 864-4400
302 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
Southeast Mutual Insurance Co
(507) 932-3886
101 West Circle Dr., St. Charles, MN 55972
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more.
WA Group
(507) 452-3366
174 Center St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more. They offer auto insurance through Progressive, which is also available for those who do not have a valid Driver’s License.
Wunderlich Insurance Agency
(507) 454-3348
601 Main St, Winona, MN 55987
*Types of insurance: auto, home, health, life, renters and more. They offer auto insurance through Progressive, which is also available for those who do not have a valid Driver’s License.