The Spirit of the Heartland is a program produced by host Joyce Woodworth and Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) Studios. The series ran between 2005-2010. The Spirit of the Heartland was hosted by Joyce Woodworth. The programs cover a variety of topics: art, architecture, business, cooking, crafts, events, gardens, history, interviews, organizations, performances, schools, and tours. Streaming access is possible through a partnership with HBC and Winona State University Krueger Library.
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Gardens: Master Gardeners
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about the Master Gardeners and sees their youth program in action.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-2, 2007.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-5, 2007.
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Organizations: Home & Community Options
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns what Home and Community Options does for Winona’s special people of need and how their performance of “Bye Bye Birdie” is involved.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-3, 2007.
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Performances: Rob Gonzalez Flood Show
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns how Winona State University’s (WSU) Recreational Programming class brought Rob Gonzalez, a singer-songwriter, to Winona to raise money for flood relief.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, PH-2, 2007.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-2, 2007.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-6, 2007.
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Arts: Marine Art Museum
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth goes inside the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to learn about the museum's origins, and to tour three exhibits: Leo & Marilyn Smith/Folk Art gallery, the Bosse Prints, and the Burrichter/Kierlin Art Collection.Guests: Bud Baechler, Bob Kierlin, Mary Burrichter, Murray Stevens, Leo Smith, Marilyn Smith.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, AH-1, 2006.
Run time: 00:29:55
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-2, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-4, 2006.
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Businesses: WeNoNah Canoe
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the story of a young man turning his love for paddling on the Mississippi into a world-renowned business and the production process of his canoes and kayaks.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-3, 2006.
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Crafts: Sheep Artist
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits a sheep farm in Ettrick, Wisconsin where the farmer and artist creates artwork with sheep’s wool.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, CRH-1, 2006.
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Gardens: Garden Tips
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Master Gardener, Peter Freese, to learn some gardening tips and tour a beautiful garden in the Heartland.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-1, 2006.
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History: Marnach House
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the importance of the Marnach House, built near Elba in 1857, to the history of the Luxembourg immigrants in the area.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-2, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-3, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-4, 2006.
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Interviews: Children's Christmas
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth interviews preschool children from St. Matthews and Goodview Schools about holiday spirit.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-3, 2006.
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Organizations: Experience Works
Joyce Woodworth
:In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about this national organization that provides training and jobs for low-income seniors.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-2, 2006.
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Schools: Composite Schools
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns how Winona became one of the largest composite manufacturing towns with a focus on Winona State University’s (WSU) Composite Materials Engineering School. Guests: Hugh Miller, Stan Prosen, Dr. Fariborz Parsi, Dr. Judith Ramaley, Dr. Beckry Abdel-Magid, Steve Mack, and Professors and Students of WSU Composite Engineering Department
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-1, 2006.
Run time: 00:28:09
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-3, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-5, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-4, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-2, 2006.
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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.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-1, 2005.
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Cooking: Making Christmas Candy
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Karen Moger teaches Joyce Woodworth how to make caramels, bon-bons, and caramel corn for the holidays.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, CH-1, 2005.