Spirit of Winona

The Spirit of Winona is a program produced by Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) Studios. The series ran between 2000-2005.The Spirit of Winona was hosted by Joyce Woodworth. The programs within this series cover a variety of topics: documentaries, stories, architecture, cooking to name a few. Streaming access is possible through a partnership with HBC and Winona State University Krueger Library.

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Saint Mary's University

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode, revised in 2007, showcases the history of the university and tours with Brother Louis DeThomasis as he explains what makes their teaching philosophy unique.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-8, Revised 2007.
College Presidents

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode includes interviews with Dr. Darrell W. Krueger, President of Winona State University (WSU) and Brother Louis DeThomasis, President of St. Mary's University (SMU).

Series: Spirit of Winona, S-9, 2005.
Gilmore Valley Schoolhouse

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode tours this old country schoolhouse that has been converted into a country home.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-17, (2000).
Shakespeare Festival

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores behind the scenes of the Shakespeare Festival, how this theater production came to Winona, how it is being developed, and what it means for the community.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, P-11, 2005.
University Village

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode showcases and tours the University Village, a development of homes near St. Mary’s University (SMU) where the academia-minded can live and take advantage of the university’s amenities.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-16, 2005.
Alzheimer's Memory Walk

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode joins Kathy Jarvinan, a registered nurse, and Jane Bremer, a Memory Walk committee member, about the background of Alzheimer's and the steps Winonans are taking to combat it.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-15, 2004.
Camp We-No-Nah

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode tours the YMCA Day Camp in East Burns Valley and showcases the activities they provide for Winona’s children in the summer.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, O-13, 2004.
Central Methodist Church

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode tours and explores the history of on of Winona’s grandest churches including footage from the 1961 fire that destroyed the building.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-15, 2004.
Cooking with Brother Louis

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode joins Brother Louis de Thomasis, president of St. Mary’s University and gourmet cook, as he prepares a feast for the winning bidders of the “Gourmet Dinner” at the Cotter Auction.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, C-11, 2004.
Dakota Gathering

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores what the Dakota Gathering at the foot of Sugar Loaf, or Wapasha’s Cap, was about and how the Dakota Native Americans are planning to bring their traditions back to Winona.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-10, 2004.
Elk Farms

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode 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.
Elmer Duellman Part 1 & 2

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode 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.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-7, 2004, part 1 &2, [00:50:49].
Evening in Paris Cuisine

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode joins Matt Schoeller, WCC’s chef, as he shares the recipes he is preparing for the Birthday Ball.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, C-12, 2004.
First Congregational Church

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode tours Winona’s first organized church that began in 1853.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-14, 2004.
Grand Excursion Part 1 & 2

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores the history of the original Grand Excursion of 1854 and the events in Winona for the 2004 Grand Excursion.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-11, 2004.
History of Restaurants

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode showcases The Steak Shop, The Oaks, and the Hot Fish Shop, three restaurants that opened in 1930, what made them so popular, and why they closed.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-18, 2004.
History of WSHS Musicals

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode showcases the best scenes from WHSH musicals of the past, with an emphasis on this year’s “Brigadoon”, and how the Save Our Fine Arts Committee supports the productions every year.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, P-10, 2004.
Holiday Happiness

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode joins Nora Naas and Irene Renk, hospital volunteers, as they showcase the Holiday Happiness Sale that raises money for a great cause.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-16, 2004.
Holiday Lighted Parade

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode showcases Winona’s Christmas Nighttime Parade and the story behind it.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-17, 2004.
Humane Society

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores this organization and its volunteers as well as how it serves the unwanted animals in the community.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, O-14, 2004.
Lakeview Drive-in

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores the history of Winona’s oldest restaurant and its recreations of the 50’s and 60’s with the gathering of the era’s automobiles on Wednesday evenings.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, B-5, 2004.
Leo and Marylin Smith: Folk Artists

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode tours the folk artists' studio of Leo and Marylin Smith. Learn about the inspiration of their beautiful painted wood carvings.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, A-4, 2004.
Lustron Homes

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode explores the history of these post-WWII prefabricated homes and tours two Winona Lustrons as well as a Lustron turned into a coffee shop.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-8, (2000).
Polish Cooking

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode joins Polish women as they prepare three Polish dishes for a special cultural event.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, C-13, 2004.
Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concerts

Hiawatha Broadband Communications - Winona, Minnesota

This episode showcases the prelude concerts in the courtyard of Winona State University (WSU) before the Shakespeare shows.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, P-12, 2004.