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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86. Gardens: Bill McNeil's Pond and Garden

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Bill McNeil and Mark Swart as they share ideas on building a pond and a shade pergola and visit Bill’s flower and vegetable gardens. Guests: Bill McNeil and Mark Swart.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-4, 2001.
87. Gardens: Carolyn Larson's Cottage Garden

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Carolyn Larson’s mixing of her husband’s carpentry into creative backdrops for her cottage garden. Guest: Carolyn Larson.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-6, 2001.
89. Gardens: Gardens of the Watkins Manor

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how the Watkins Manor House gardens originally looked, how they were recreated after years of neglect, and how they are used today. Guests: Neal Anderson

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-7, 2002.
91. Gardens: Gene Lee's Tropical Garden

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Gene Lee’s, a Master Gardener, backyard garden that includes over 200 exotic tropical plants (Harriet Street). Guest: Gene Lee.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-3, (2000).
95. Gardens: Peter Freese's Bluffside Garden

Joyce Woodworth

in this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Peter Freese’s etched, tiered garden in his bluffside backyard. Guest: Peter Freese.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-5, 2002.
96. Gardens: Sharon Ropes' Seasonal Garden

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how Sharon Ropes has sectioned her personal gardens to bloom according to seasonal changes (Gilmore Avenue). Guest: Sharon Ropes.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-2, 2001.
98. Gardens: Windom Gardens

Joyce Woodworth

in this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Winona’s Master Gardener, Sharon Ropes, and tours the Wedding Garden, Victorian Garden, and Minnesota Garden of Windom Park. Guest: Sharon Ropes

Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-1, 2000.
100. History: Cemetery Walk

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth experiences "Voices from the Past," a Winona County Historical Society event, which historical figures from the past and characterizations of nine significant Winona’s buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Jean Knutson & Tom Schoen as Mildred and Irwin Johnson; Jerry Kellum as George Washington Clark; Andrew Bonner as Mr. James Stovall; Margaret Shaw Johnson as Mrs. Seymour Brown; Alexandra Eddy, Tony Romaine, and Abigail Staats as Mildred, Steven and Edith Goodman; Mel Bailey as Cor. R.M. Gage; Fran Edstrom as Grace Watkins King; Karen Littlejohn and Mike Kennedy as Lucy and Charles Warren; Natalie Schoen, Matt Beth, Maggie Bambenek, Casey Accord as Jonas and Anna Peter and Daughters.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-9, 2002.
101. History: History of Flooding

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of flooding in Winona, the flood of 2001, and the safety of the dike. Guests: Bob Bollant, Earl Laufenburger, Darrell W. Krueger, and Tom Sawyer.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-4, 2001.
102. History: History of Philanthropy in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Winona’s past philanthropists, their legacies to the community, and how anyone can leave a legacy: John Latsch, Paul Watkins, William Harris Laird, Grace Watkins King, H.C. Garvin and more. Guests: Jim Hanzel, Non-Profit Directors & Volunteers, Mark Peterson, Beth Forkner Moe, Libbey Ashley, Dorothy Ruppert, Phil Feiten, Joliene Olson, Frank Mezio

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-11, 2002.
103. History: History of Restaurants

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases The Steak Shop, The Oaks Night Club, and the Hot Fish Shop, three restaurants that opened in 1930, what made them so popular, and why they closed. Guest: Diane Kirkenbusch, special thanks to Carmen Wilson, Jeff Bruss, Marion and Bill Cunningham, Walt Kelly, Jr.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-18, 2004.
104. History: History of Steamboat Days

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the City of Winona's Steamboat Days including the history since its onset in 1948, Queen Pageants, and what it’s like today. Guest: Fred Benning.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-6, 2000.
105. History: History of the Huntleys Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the history of Ben and Myrtle Huntley, Winona’s king and queen of Vaudeville and first filmmakers. Guests: Mark Peterson (Winona County Historical Society) and Jodi Brom.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-15, 2003.
106. History: History of the J.R. Watkins Family & Company Parts 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how one man, J.R. Watkins, turned a bottle of liniment into an empire. The 2 parts are combined into one video. Guests: Frank Mertes, with special thanks to the Winona County Historical Society.

The focus on the Watkins Company continues in the Watkins Today episode B-2, 2003.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-13, (2003), part 1 & 2.
107. History: History of the Wagon Bridge & Agahmming Park

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth discusses the reconstruction of the Old Wagon Bridge and plans for the future of the Agahmming Park, near Latsch Island, Winona Minnesota. Guests: Jerry Miller (City of Winona Mayor), Don Trestor, and Jim Balonis.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-16, 2003.
108. History: History of the Winona Chiefs

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Al Smith, Winona’s “Mr. Baseball”, for an interview about the history of the team and explores “Al Smith Day”. Guests: Al Smith and Brian O'Reilley.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-7, 2000.
109. History: History of Trees in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases trees in Winona, the story of the Dutch Elm Disease, and the donation of 2000 trees to the city by Winona State University (WSU). Guests: Bruce Fuller and Darrell W. Krueger.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-3, 2001.
111. History: History & Tour of the Paul Watkins Manor Parts 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history and architecture and tours the home of the Paul Watkins. Guests: Watkins Manor Staff and occupants of the Manor, Sara Blair, Margaret Sader, Beth Nelson, Hazel Decker, Betty Datta (Event Hostess)

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-12, 2002.
112. History: Lake Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of dredging, the band shell, the bike path, and how the lake is used today. Guest: Joan Welch.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-5, 2001.
117. History: Old Settlers Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth talks with Mary Nilles, a historian, who has put together a show of old photos gathered from the old settler’s collection. Nilles also tells stories about people dating back to the 1850’s. Guest: Mary Nilles

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-19 (2000).
118. History: Polish Heritage

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Father Paul Breza for an interview on the history of the Polish Heritage and the celebrations of the Polish Cultural Institute and the Polish Heritage Society. Guests: Don Morrison, Father Paul Breza, Gerry Langowski

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-8, 2001.
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.
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.