Spirit of Winona (2000-2005)

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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46. Crafts: Rivertown Pottery with Lynette Power

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins artist Lynette Power as she takes the viewer through the process of creating several ceramic pieces. Studio location: 252 East 8th Street. Guest: Lynette Powers

Series: The Spirit of Winona, CR-3, 2002.
48.Crafts: Springtime Crafts

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Claudia Johnson as she showcases how to make Easter and Springtime gifts. Guest: Claudia Johnson.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, CR-2, 2001.
49. Crafts: Studios on Fifth

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Bernadette Mahfood and Walken Ratajczyk as they showcase the process of creating their glass beaded jewelry and dishes. Guests: Bernadette Mahfood, Joan McNeil, Terri Payette, Walken Ratajczyk, Artists from Studio on 5th.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, CR-4, 2002.
50. Events: Act of Kindness at Christmas Time

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the “Tree of Lights”, “Fantasy of Trees”, and “Lighted Christmas Parade” events that raised money to help others. Guests: Robin Hoge, Sandy Curtain, Jean Smith, and Central Elementary School Students.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-8, 2002.
51. Events: Alzheimer's Memory Walk

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth 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. Guests: Kathy Jarvinan, Jane Bremer, and Memory Walk Participants.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-15, 2004.
52. Events: Antique Appraisal Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins experts at the Antique Appraisal Fair, sponsored by the Winona Historical Society, as they appraise antiques brought in by Winonans at the Watkins Administration Building. Guests: Audrey Gorny, Ramona Metz. Appraisers: James Billings Jim Jurgens, Bill Laurie, Katherine Griffith

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-6, 2001.
53. Events: Birthday Ball 2000

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how Winonans participate in parties to raise money for Winona Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, Minnesoto. Guest: Kim Schwab, Sarah Gaybrick, Bonnie Woodford, and Barb Hansen.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-1, 2000.
54. Events: BK 5K PR Run

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this Rotary Club sponsored event around Lake Winona to raise money for the refurbishment of the Lake Lodge. Guests: Mike Bernatz, Tom Gort, Beth Bussian, Nathan Carmack, John Styba, Heidi Wisniewski, Bob Kierlin.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-7, 2002.
55. Events: Candlelight Dinner & Cabaret

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and visits this formal evening event at St. Mary’s University. Guests: Larry Gorell, Gary Diomandes, and guests of the Candlelight Dinner

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-9, 2003.
57. Events: Dakota Gathering

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth 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. Guests: Danny Seaboy, Ambrose Littleghost, Leonard Wabasha,

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-10, 2004.
61. Events: Grand Excursion Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this 2 part episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the original Grand Excursion of 1854 and the events in Winona for the 2004 Grand Excursion when 17 Steamboats passed or stopped along the Winona Levee. Guests: Thousands of Grand Excursion Visitors

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-11, 2004.
62. Events: Holiday Happiness

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Nora Naas and Irene Renk, hospital volunteers, as they showcase the Holiday Happiness Sale that raises money for a great cause. Guests: Nora Naas, Irene Renk, and Winona Hospital Volunteers. Guests: Nora Naas and Irene Renk

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

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Winona’s Christmas Nighttime Parade and the story behind it. Guests: Cindy Westby and Bev Keiper

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-17, 2004.
69. Events: Rivertown Shuffle

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the Rivertown Shuffle, a moving event involving hundreds of people on a candlelit Lake Winona path that raises money for cancer research. Guests: RuthAnn Rofler, Brian Zabrowski, Terri Bauer, Attendees of the Rvertown Shuffle

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-2, 2000.
70. Events: Sights & Sounds of Summer 2004

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the regular summertime events in Winona as well as the new events that occurred in the summer of 2004. Guests: Brother Louis DeThomasis, Superintendent WAPS Paul Durant, WSU President Darrell W. Krueger (crowd: WSU Faculty Drake Hokanson, Gretchen Cohenour), Dieter Melimonka, Mike Allen, Fred Benning

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-14, 2004.
73. Events: St. Charles

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases St. Charles Minnesota, its history, and the 97-year-old man who began “Gladiola Days”, their yearly celebration. Guests: Laura Kirby, Carl Fischer, Rick Schaber, Bill McCabe, Bernard McNab, and Residents of St. Charles, Minnesota.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-13, 2004.
74. Events: Victorian Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this event sponsored by the Winona Historical Society that includes activities and crafts from the Victorian Era. Guest: Mark Peterson.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-3, 2000.
76. Events: Winona County Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the sights and sounds of this year’s County Fair. Guests: Bob Bambenek, Joe Bambenek, Mary Edel Beyer, Kevin Vogel, Nancy Mitchell, and participants and attendees.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-12, 2004.
77. Events: Winona's World Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this cultural event that includes Winona’s diverse cultures showing off their homelands’ crafts, music, and food. Guests: World Fair Committee and Participants.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-5, 2001.
78. Events: Wintertime Fun in the Great River Bluffs Park

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the Great River Bluffs State Park (1977) close to Winona and the ways to enjoy it during all times of the year. Guest: John Wilzbacher

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-4, 2000.
81. Fashions: Birthday Ball Fashions from the Past to the Present

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the gowns worn at the hospital’s Birthday Ball from the 60’s to the 90’s, including current fashions, at a fashion show held at the Winona Country Club. Guests: Lisa Hanesworth, Mara Rukavina

Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-4, 2001.
82. Fashions: Bridal Fashions

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how to plan a wedding and wedding fashions from the Bridal Boutique in Winona. Guests: Chrisha Saxon and various wedding vendors. Special thanks to the Jim Lanik family for sharing their daughter's wedding video.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-2, 2000.
83. Fashions: Cotter and WSHS Prom Fashions

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases prom gowns, tuxedos, and the night of Winona’s high school Proms. Guests: Crystal Johnson, Ashley Meier, Emily Buhlman, Melissa Flom, and Prom attendees and volunteers.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-3, 2000.
84. Fashions: Girls of Fashion & Fun

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases a fashion show with outfits primarily from the 50’s and 60’s put on by a group of women as a fundraiser for the Winona Area Humane Society. Guests: Jan Weiser, Marsha Yancy, The Girls of Fashion and Fun.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-5, 2002.
85. Fashions: History of Fashions in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the history of fashion in Winona from 1851 to the present. This short episode was filmed at the Winona Historical Society with Martha Sorem as the MC. The fashions were primarily found in the vaults of the Historical Society as well as several private collections.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-1, 2000.