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8. Businesses: Biesanz Stone Quarry
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how the Stonemen began the stone business in Winona and how they quarry the stone in 2010. learn about how stone is cut and the future of the Biesanz Stone Company in Winona, Minnesota. Guests: Charles Biesanz III, Mark Pozanc
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-10, 2010.
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9. Businesses: Coca-Cola Bottling
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Winona, Minnesota and learns about the history as well as the present operations of the company. Guests: Leroy Telstad
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-2, 2006.
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10. Businesses: Elk Farms
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Van Gundy and Beier Elk Farms to learn the habits of the elk and the benefits of raising them.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-6, 2004. Guests: Patty Van Gundy and Gerald Beier
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11. Businesses: Fastenal Company
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode, Joyce Woodworth learns the history of this Winona-based company that went from selling bags of bolts and fasteners to being a multi-billion-dollar operation. Guests: Mike Gostomski, Van McConnon, Steve Slaggie, Bob Kierlin, Bill Becker, Will Oberton, Tim Borkowski, and Jeff Mueller.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-5, 2007.
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12. Businesses: Featherstone Farms
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours a certified organic farm and teaches eating healthy without the work of your own garden. Guests: Jack Hedik, Rebecca Claypool, Sara, Guy and Kara Vig, Reese Williams, Dan & Colleen Cole
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-4, 2003.
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13. Businesses: Garvin Heights Vineyard
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this new winery on top of the bluffs in Winona and learns about how they grow their grapes and make their wine. Guest: Marvin Seppanan
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-7, 2007.
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14. Businesses: HBC 10th Anniversary
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about this cable company’s growth after reaching their ten-year anniversary. Guests: Gary Grob, Rocky Pervisky, Gary Evans, Colleen Bushman, Dan Pecarina, Denny Lynch, April Christensen, Dan DeBroux, Jim Brown, Mary Malloy, and other HBC Employees.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-6, 2007.
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15. Businesses: HBC Part 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the services, vision of the future, and history of Hiawatha Broadband Communications Company. The second part looks closer at the television studio and its programming. Guests: Bob Kierlin, Loren Wondrasch, Gary Evans, and HBC Employees*
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-3, 2000.
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16. Businesses: Lakeview Drive Inn
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of Winona’s oldest restaurant Lakeview Drive Inn . She also discovers its recreations of the 50’s and 60’s with the gathering of the era’s automobiles on Wednesday evenings. Guests: John Glowczewski, Bill Glowczewski, Tim Glowczewski,
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-5, 2004.
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17. Businesses: Lark Toys: Part 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits Lark Toys in Kellogg, Minnesota and learns about the two people who created it. She explores the unique carousels and seven stores full of over 25,000 antique toys. Guests: Sara Kreofsky, Don Kreofsky, and Lark Toys Staff.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-1, 2005.
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18. Businesses: Music at the Blue Heron
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits Winona’s newest coffeehouse and restaurant, which features worldwide musicians and local performers alike. She learns about their operations and unique sandwiches. Guests: Colleen Wolner, Larry Wolner, Pop Wagner, Betsy Neil and Maureen Mullen, Bluegrass Musicians, Monroe Crossing, Czech Mor from Czech Republic
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-4, 2006.
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19. Businesses: Prairie Moon Nursery
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Native Plantings Nursery in Wiscoy Valley and learns the importance of their plants to the ecosystem. Guests: Bill Carter, Becky Klukas Brewer
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-9, 2009.
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20. Businesses: Watkins Today
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Watkins Company with Mark Jacobs, the current president, and explores the company today. Guests: Mark Jacobs, Mark Metzler, and Watkins Employees.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-2, 2003.
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21. Businesses: WeNoNah Canoe
Joyce Woodworth
Businesses: WeNoNah Canoe
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the story of a young man turning his love for paddling on the Mississippi into a world renown business and the production process of his canoes and kayaks. Guests: Mike Cichanowski, Dave Kruger, Dave Thill
The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-3, 2006.
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22. Businesses: Winona Knitting Mills
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours and explores the history of the sweater company that was part of Winona for 58 years before closing in 2001. Guests: Pete Woodworth and Winona Knitting Mills Employees, Kevin Cyert, Bob Fratzke, Gary Fratzke, Jeanie Servais, Eddie Kendhammer, Peggy Stockmann, Marge Tieg, Frank Zacher
Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-1, 2000.
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23. Businesses: WKM Property, Parts 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns how the Winona Knitting Mill building transformed into an office building and the changes in the United States knitting industry since 2001. Guests: Pete Woodworth, JoAnne Johnson, Dave Steinquist, Terry Sonnenfeld, John Kennedy, Beth Moe, Kim Scheiber, Jim Jarvis, Will Hesch, Melissa Gulan, Joyce Nelson, Dr. Greg Peterson, JoAnn Thomas, Rick Carlson
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-8, 2009.
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