Sinrise event, governor visit kicks off Capital for a Day in Winona Mayor Jerry Miller and other city officials were up to greet the dawn for a Native American sunrise ceremony to kick off Winona's Capital for a Day events. Governor Tim Pawlenty visited the city for a 7:45 flag raising and to open a special session of the Model Legislature convened to mark the day. Capitol for a Day events are scheduled throughout the day, culminating with food and music at Lake Park beginning at 4:30, a mass community portrait at 7 and fireworks at 9:30. Capitol for a Day is part of Minnesota's sequicentennial celebration, marking 150 years of statehood. (photo by Jerome Christenson)