Businesses, Organizations, Schools & Tours

This is the second of three collections organized by an episode's subject for the Spirit of Winona and the Spirit of the Heartland series. This collection includes episodes which showcase businesses, organizations, schools, and tours. Both series were hosted and produced by Joyce Woodworth and Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Winona, Minnesota

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189. Schools: University on the River

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth takes a trip on the River Explorer with Cal Fremling, Winona State University (WSU) and river expert, to learn about geology, ecology, and more. Guest: Cal Fremling

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-2, 2007.
190. Schools: W-K School

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and tours the current W-K School. Guests: Teachers & Students (2002), Washington Kosciusko Elementary School, Luke Merchlewitz, Sue George, Peter Huggenvick, Mary Stenge, Mark Houdek

Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-7, 2002.
191. Tours: American Queen

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours America’s largest steamboat, the American Queen, with Winona’s own Captain Richard Karnath in 2000. Guest: Captain Richard Karnath

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-1, 2000.
192. Tours: Carriage House

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Winona’s first and Minnesota’s longest single-family owned bed and breakfast with Deb Salyards, owner and proprietor. Guest: Deb Salyards

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-3, 2006.
193. Tours: Cassy's Christmas House

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Cassy Thorow’s home at Christmas while Thorow demonstrates her Christmas decorating creations. Guest: Cassy Thorow

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-5, 2006.
194. Tours: Central Methodist Church

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours and explores the history of on of Winona’s grandest churches including footage from the 1961 fire that destroyed the building. Guests: Al Thurley, Rev. David McBride, Dick Harrington, and Lois Grant

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-15, 2004.
195. Tours: Christmas House Tour Erica Gilbertson

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours a Winona home decorated by Erica Gilbertson, a painter and interior decorator, and showcases techniques for Christmas decorations. Guest: Erica Gilbertson

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-2, 2000.
196. Tours: Christmas Tour of a Historic Building and Renovated Loft

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins owners Shaune and Sean Burke for a tour of the historic Scott Building in Winona. They showcase the upstairs, which is renovated and decorated for Christmas time. Guests: Shaune Burke, Sean Burke, and Tim Burke. Credits holiday music by the Winona Senior High School Choir (WSHS)

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-7, 2002.
197. Tours: Dutch Barn House

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours a 100-foot-long Dutch Barn that has been converted into a home in a romantic Twin Bluffs country setting near the Bluff Siding, Wisconsin area. Guests: Maureen Cooney

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-6, 2002.
198. Tours: First Congregational Church

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Winona’s first organized church that began in 1853.Guest: Rev. Rick King

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-14, 2004.
199. Tours: Gilmore Valley Schoolhouse

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this old country schoolhouse that has been converted into a country home.Guests: Rose Kowles, Cheri Eddy Crigler

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-17, 2005.
200. Tours: Greg Kowles Italianate Home Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this Victorian/Italianate home built in 1860 with an interior furnished in the grandest style of that era. Guest: Greg Kowles

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-5, 2001.
202. Tours: Heaven's Valley Lodge

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits this country bed and coffee and meets the owners, who have a hobby farm and strong historical roots in Gilmore Valley. Guests: Jim and Cheri Crigler

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-4, 2006.
203. Tours: Lustron Homes Part 1 & Part 2

Joyce Woodworth

In these 2 episodes Joyce Woodworth explores the history of these post-WWII prefabricated homes and tours two Winona Lustrons as well as a Lustron turned into the Mugby Junction coffee shop. Guests: Keith Laken and Carew Halleck.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-8, 2000.
204. Tours: Maggie's Makeover Dining Room

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Maggie Modjeski and Shelly Leaf, former owner of “Urban Living”, as they redecorate a dining room in an older Winona home. Guests: Maggie Modjeski and Shelly Leaf

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-10, 2003.
205. Tours: National Eagle Center

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the center in Wabasha, Minnesota, and learns how it honors the national bird, which also serves as a symbol for Native Americans and U.S. Veterans. Guest: Maribeth Garrigan

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-6, 2007.
206. Tours: Spring Valley Victorian Home

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the inside of an old Victorian home that has been decorated in Victorian era style and explores what this home and Winona’s old orphanage have in common. Guest: Sharon Schmidt

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-13, 2004.
207. Tours: The Alexander Home Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours and learns the history of the Alexander Home on Broadway that has been turned into a bed and breakfast. Guest: Lynn Ihrke

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-2, 2006.
208. Tours: The Anderson House

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this historic hotel, now a bed and breakfast inn, in Wabasha, Minnesota and learns the history with the new owners, Mike and Theresa Smith. Guests: Mike and Theresa Smith

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-1, 2005.
209. Tours: Tour of the Newly Renovated Courthouse Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In these combined episodes (part 1 and part 2) Joyce Woodworth takes a look at the newly renovated Winona County Courthouse, in Winona, Minnesota. Woodworth tours the courthouse in its damaged state with Pam Wolfe and the renovated courthouse with Judge Johnson. They view the court rooms and the Judge's chambers. Guests: Pam Wolfe, Sally Cumiskey, Chuck McClean, Rene Patterson, Margaret Shaw Johnson, Wayne Stender,

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-11 and T-12, 2001.
210. Tours: University Village

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases and tours the University Village, a development of homes near St. Mary’s University (SMU), Winona, Minnesota, where the academia-minded can live and take advantage of the university’s amenities. Guests: Colleen Petters, Brother Louis De Thomasis, Diane Copland,

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-16, 2005.
211. Tours: Victorian Christmas Tour

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours a historic Victorian home, near Windom Park, at Christmas time with the owner, Linda Olson. This home was designed by architect Charles G. Maybury. Guest: Linda Olson

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-3, 2000.
212. Tours: Visit Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth features Winona summertime events and what the area provides daily to visitors and organizations planning large events alike. Guest: Pat Mutter

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-10, 2009.
213. Tours: Washington Crossing

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits Washington Crossing, a new apartment building on Broadway, which was once Winona’s high school and junior high school. Guests: Wendy Slack, Residents of Washington Crossing Apartments.

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-8, 2008.
214. Tours: Windom Park Homes

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours eight Victorian homes surrounding Windom Park and explores their history as homes built primarily by the lumber barons of Winona. Guests: Juile Pendleton, Tess Kruger, and Doreen Reise.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-4, 2000.
215. Tours: Winona Boathouses Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of boathouse living on the Mississippi with tours and interviews of six boathouses on Latsch Island. Guests: Chris Parnell, Tyra Falk, and John Rupkey.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-9, 2003.