The Spirit of Winona (2000-2005) and the Spirit of the Heartland (2005-2010) are both programs produced by host Joyce Woodworth and broadcast by Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) Studios. These television programs cover a variety of topics: art, architecture, business, cooking, crafts, events, gardens, history, interviews, organizations, performances, schools, and tours. In the 200th show , Spirit 200, Woodworth provides an overview of the origins of both series. Streaming access is possible through a partnership with Joyce Woodworth, HBC, and Winona State University Krueger Library.
Spirit of Winona and Spirit of the Heartland are organized together by subject (coming soon, see categories below), by each series, and all videos are compiled into one collection here.
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Tours: Greg Kowles Italianate Home Part 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this Victorian/Italianate home built in 1860 with an interior furnished in the grandest style of that era. Guest: Greg Kowles
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-5, 2001.
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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: Lustron Homes
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of these post-WWII prefabricated homes and tours two Winona Lustrons as well as a Lustron turned into the Mugby Junction coffee shop. Guests: Keith Laken and Carew Halleck.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-8, (2000).
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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.
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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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Tours: Spring Valley Victorian Home
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the inside of an old Victorian home that has been decorated in Victorian era style and explores what this home and Winona’s old orphanage have in common. Guest: Chris Auerbach
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-13, 2004.
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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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Tours: The Anderson House
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours this historic hotel, now a bed and breakfast inn, in Wabasha, Minnesota and learns the history with the new owners, Mike and Theresa Smith.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-1, 2005.
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Tours: Tour of the Newly Renovated Courthouse Part 1 & 2
Joyce Woodworth
In these combined episodes (part 1 and part 2) Joyce Woodworth takes a look at the newly renovated Winona County Courthouse, in Winona, Minnesota. Woodworth tours the courthouse with Judge Johnson. They view the cour rooms and the Judge's chambers.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-11 and T-12, 2001.
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Tours: University Village
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases and tours the University Village, a development of homes near St. Mary’s University (SMU), Winona, Minnesota, where the academia-minded can live and take advantage of the university’s amenities.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-16, 2005.
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Tours: Victorian Christmas Tour
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours a historic Victorian home, near Windom Park, at Christmas time with the owner, Linda Olson. This home was designed by architect Charles G. Maybury. Guest: Linda Olson
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-3, 2000.
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Tours: Visit Winona
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth features Winona summertime events and what the area provides daily to visitors and organizations planning large events alike.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-10, 2009.
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Tours: Washington Crossing
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits Washington Crossing, a new apartment building on Broadway, which was once Winona’s high school and junior high.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, TH-8, 2008.
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Tours: Windom Park Homes
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours eight Victorian homes surrounding Windom Park and explores their history as homes built primarily by the lumber barons of Winona. Guests: Juile Pendleton, Tess Kruger, and Doreen Reise.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, T-4, 2000.
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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.