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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Performances: WSHS Choir Performance
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this group of singers as they perform a variety show, “My Fair Lady”, and numerous Christmas concerts for their community.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, P-8, 2003.
Run time: 00:28:09
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Tours: Maggie's Makeover Dining Room
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Maggie Modjeski and Shelly Leaf, former owner of “Urban Living”, as they redecorate a dining room in an older Winona home. Guests: Maggie Modjeski and Shelly Leaf
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-10, 2003.
Run time: 00:26:41
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Tours: Winona Boathouses Part 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of boathouse living on the Mississippi with tours and interviews of six boathouses on Latsch Island. Guests: Chris Parnell, Tyra Falk, and John Rupkey.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-9, 2003.
Run time: 00:53:10
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Cooking: Christmas Appetizers
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Mara Rukavina, a professional caterer, as she prepares recipes for a holiday party. Guest: Mara Rukavina.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, C-8, 2002.
Run time: 00:28:23
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Cooking: Party Hors d'oeuvres
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the hors D’eouvres made and served during the Great River Grand Prix Bicycle Race in Winona, Minnesota. Guests: Kirsti Fremling and Women's Trek Team
Series: The Spirit of Winona, C-7, 2002.
Run time: 00:22:37
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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.
Run time: 00:30:26
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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.
Run time: 00:27:51
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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.
Run time: 00:22:31
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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.
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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.
Run time: 00:19:40
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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, The Girls of Fashion and Fun.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, F-5, 2002.
Run time: 00:22:21
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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.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-7, 2002.
Run time: 00:15:32
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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.
Run time: 00:23:37
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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 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.
Run time: 00:44:40
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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. Guest: Jim Hanzel, Non-Profit Directors & Volunteers, Mark Peterson, and the Winona County Historical Society.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-11, 2002.
Run time: 00:24:25
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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, Winona County Historical Society, Paul Watkins, and Betty Datta.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-12, 2002.
Run time: 00:49:20
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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.
Run time: 00:33:19
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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.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, I-5, 2002.
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Organizations: Winona Community Memorial Hospital
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the hospital and tours the new expansive facility now known as Winona Health. Guests: Roger Metz (former CEO),Pat Booth (CEO Winona Health 2002), Gary Evans, Mary Reeck, Elmer Oltoff, Alice Theis, and Rand Gettler.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, O-7, 2002.
Run time: 00:29:50
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Organizations: Winona Dance Club
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how Winona’s Ballroom Dance Club brings in the New Year with a ten-piece big band orchestra and teaches some dance steps with a group of people. Guests: Bob Meinhard, Bob Wise, Bill Mullen, Sue Mullen, Don Feigen, and the Winona Ballroom Dance Club Members.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, O-8, 2002.
Run time: 00:29:35
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Schools: Central School
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and tours the current Central School. Guests: Paul Watkins, Ruth Watkins Fell, Verlie Sather, Students and Teachers of Central School.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-4, 2002.
Run time: 00:26:49
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Schools: Jefferson School
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and tours the current Jefferson School. Guests: Dr. Nancy Wandrasch, Students & Teachers of Jefferson Elementary School
Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-5, 2002.
Run time: 00:24:03
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Schools: Madison School
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and tours the current Madison School. Guests: Students & Teachers of Madison Elementary School (2002)
Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-6, 2002.
Run time: 00:27:02
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Schools: W-K School
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and tours the current W-K School. Guests: Teachers & Students (2002), Washington Kosciusko Elementary School
Series: The Spirit of Winona, S-7, 2002.
Run time: 00:26:37
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Tours: Christmas Tour of a Historic Building and Renovated Loft
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins owners Shaune and Sean Burke for a tour of the historic Scott Building in Winona. They showcase the upstairs, which is renovated and decorated for Christmas time. Guests: Sauen Burke, Sean Burke, and Tim Burke. Credits holiday music by the Winona Senior High School Choir (WSHS)
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-7, 2002.
Run time: 00:23:48