Events, History & Interviews

This is the third of three collections organized by the episode's subject for the Spirit of Winona and the Spirit of the Heartland series. This collection includes episodes which showcase events, history, and interviews. Both television shows were hosted and produced by Joyce Woodworth and Hiawatha Broadband Communications.

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119. History: Radio in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth listens to the history of radio in Winona through the stories of several long-time radio personalities. Guests: Chuck Williams, Al Thurley, Dave Dicke, Justin Barrientos

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-3, 2006.
120. History: Thompson Dredge

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth sees the Dredge Thompson in action, learns the history of navigation on the river, and finds out how and why a dredge is so important to that navigation. Guests: Dan Krumholz, Jim Maybach, Mike Siebel

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-4, 2006.
121. History: Veterans Park

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the meaning behind the City of Winona's Veterans Park and a brief history of the wars represented there. Guests: Ed Kohner and Ted Schoewe.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-14, 2003.
122. History: Winona Athletic Club

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the club since its onset in the 1800’s and tours the building built in 1931. Guests: Frank Kolter, John Michalowski and Duane Bell.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-2, 2000.
123. History: Winona County Courthouse Part 1

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the 100-year-old building and tours the building after water damage destroyed the inside in 2000. Guests: Dr. Greg Gaut and Pam Wolfe

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-1, 2001.
124. History: Winona Historical Society

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Winona Historical Society and museum, visits the archives, and speaks with the director about Winona Historical Society’s contribution to the Heartland. There is a second video that includes the plan for the new building, No. 115, entitled " New Winona Historical Society": Guests: Jo Linnee, Walt Bennick, Mark Peterson, Joan Soranno

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-5, 2007.
125. History: Winona National Bank

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Winona National Bank with the current president and learns the history of this bank designed in the Prairie School-Egyptian Revival style of architecture. Guests: Jack Richter

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-10, 2010.
126. History: Winona's Steam Calliope

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the Steam Calliope in Winona and how it is played in local parades and events. Guests: Ed Maus, Eric Heukeshoven, and Chris Baum.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-17, 2004.
127. History: Woodlawn Cemetery

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the history of the cemetery and sees actors take on the persona of some of the people buried there. Part 1 & 2. Guest: Mark Peterson

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-1, 2005.
128. Interviews: Children's Christmas

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth interviews preschool children from St. Matthews and Goodview Schools about holiday spirit. Guests: Karen Rossin, Tina Rivers, Preschool students of St. Matthews School and children in Goodview Community Education Program

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-3, 2006.
129. Interviews: Clamming on the Mississippi

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth interviews Dave Adcock about the history and present of clamming. Guest: Dave Adcock.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-6, (2000).
130. Interviews: Elmer Duellman Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Elmer Duellman, a longtime collector, and his thousands of old toys and automobiles. This is a combined video of part 1 and part 2. Guest: Elmer Duellman, Bernadette Duellman

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-7, 2004, part 1 &2,

Run time 00:50:49
131. Interviews: Geocaching

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Great River Bluffs State Park and Lake Winona with the Great River Bluffs Park Manager to learn about geocaching. Guests: Rick Samples, Robert Pack

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-5, 2009.
132. Interviews: Interview with Kenny Salwey, the Last River Rat

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Woodworth joins Kenny Salwey in the swamp in the backwaters of the Mississippi. Salwey explains how he lives off the land and the concept of a River Rat. Guest: Kenny Salwey

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-4, 2002.
133. Interviews: Interview with Winona's 2000 Queens

Joyce Woodworth

In this episodeJoyce Woodworth explores the qualifications for the three pageants held in Winona and the talent of Winona’s Queens pageants: Mrs. Winona County, Miss Hiawatha, and Miss Winona. Guests: Mancie Lemmer, Katie Hayden, Angela Oevering.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-2, 2000.
134. Interviews: Interview with World War II Veterans

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases a brief history of WWII on the Pacific and European fronts, how four veterans from all four branches of the services were involved, and actual footage from VJ Day in Winona. Veterans: Jim Kahl, Joe Emanuel, Len Bernatz, Harold Libera.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-3, 2001.
135. Interviews: Kensington 90's

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth interviews with ten Winona women in their 90’s and learns the history of the apartment building they live in, which used to be the Winona Hotel. Guests:Marion Janikowski, Marion Stanislawski, Thelma Canar, Marian Thiewes, Evelyn Opsahl, Dolores Gallagher, Margaret Trubl, Audrey Morgan, Mable Beach, Evelyn Kasten, Dorothy Meinke

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-4, 2008.
136. Interviews: Korean Veterans

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth interviews three Korean War veterans. They share their personal experiences in the setting of the Winona Veterans Memorial Park. Guests: Ted Gierok, Don Elliott, and Jim Miller.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-1, 2000.
137. Interviews: Laws of Life

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Woodworth interviews the sponsors of this essay contest and showcases what the contest is about, how it began, how it was brought to Winona, and how Winona Senior High School (WSHS) and Cotter students benefit from entering their essays. Guests: Neil Sawyer, Bill Schuler, and Laws of Life Participants,Char Juaire, Matt Krage, Aryn Arnold, Lindsey Rose, Chase Mueller, Craig Junker, Chase Mueller, Katie Kammerer, Cindi Scudiero, Katie Appelwick, Jessi Larson, Melinda Bieber, Ileana Chavez Garza, Brett Bieber, Ben DeMaris

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-5, 2002.
138. Interviews: Vietnam Veterans

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth listens to the story from two Vietnam veterans who now travel back to Vietnam for humanitarian purposes. Guests: James Bambenek and John Borman

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-2, 2005.
139. Interviews: Women of Purpose

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth meets the Winona women behind the nude calendar made to raise money and awareness for cancer and multiple sclerosis. Guests: Jennie Rafferty, Michelle Nester, Gaby Peterson, Michelle Nelson, Julie Geiger Schultz, Deb Skarlupka, Lou Landowski, Kathy Jarvinen, Julianne Schwemer, Laura Logas, Sarah Crawford, Beth Carrier

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-1, 2005.