Bedrooms and Bathrooms by Sue Orsen.  "City of Lakes and Parks may be Victoria's official tagline, but it tells only part of the story as it makes one think more of fish and frogs, and deer and ducks, than people …" Click on Front Page.
Find Your Eyes by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church-West Campus.  "How we see the world around us will affect our attitude and the attitude of those around us.  I've been around long enough to know that every generation and every decade experiences problems, disasters, wars, and economic situations …"
Mitts and Boots by Mike Wartman, Former Resident of Victoria.  "A wintry dumping of snow meant one thing for kids of Victoria: 'Get outside and have some fun!'  Parental directives of this degree resulted in a mad dash to the basement and a scramble for winter clothing …"
No Gimmicks by State Representative Paul Kohls, Victoria.  "The recently announced Minnesota budget surplus is not only excellent news for the state, but also excellent news for the basic principles of fiscal responsibility …"
Down Memory Lane by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Christmas Eve was my parents' wedding anniversary so a very special time growing up at our house.  If it was snowing, Dad would remind us that it snowed the night they were married …"
Heart of the Home by Mary Leizinger, Victoria Realtor.  "To make your kitchen a standout to a prospective buyer, clear excess small appliances and decorations from the countertops to make them look larger.  Clean cupboards both inside and out.  Vents and exhaust hoods should be grease free …"
Life's Tomorrows by Pastor Maureen Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could see into the future?  Or would it?  If we could, would it make life better or worse for you?  Would you prepare for it, control it, or avoid it?"
Four! Five? Okay, Seven by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Well, it's finally that time again when Cowboy McTom announces the highly anticipated awards from the past season's golf outings.  Fame, fortune, and a fair amount of ridicule await the lucky winners, so let's dive right in …"
In the Middle of the Night by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "Another gift for us in this New Year is God's promise to be with us always, to the very end of the age …"
Golf Architecture by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "The challenge for a golf architect is to design a course that comfortably fits in the available land.  The good architect has enough knowledge of golf design that he can massage the holes so that nature does most of the layout …"
The Sheriff's Shingle by Sheriff Bud Olson, Carver County Sheriff.   "There is a change coming in Victoria.  Our deputy who is going to work in Victoria is Erick Boder.  Erick has been a deputy in northern Minnesota for many years …"
We Must Do Our Part! by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "As you know, there is a strong element in our country which I believe is a minority group that would like to give the control of our government to an element that does not honor God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth …"
From Steve Sarvi - Victoria City Administrator on leave for National Guard Duty.  "There's not much news from Mississippi.  We've been training nearly every second of the day for our upcoming deployment.  We are scheduled to head overseas sometime in the spring …"
Chamber Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Executive Director, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "In the next few months, Chamber members will have the opportunity to participate in the 2005 Community Expo, the second annual Victoria Volksfest, monthly meetings, our quarterly Breakfast and After Hours meetings …"
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Victoria, Carver County Commissioner.  "For many months our  Land and Water Services Department has been working with land engineering firms, major home building companies, spokespeople for the real estate industry, and attorneys, to create an updated and effective revision to the Carver County Water Management Rules …"
Most Important by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Within the Christian family, there is not universal practice and agreement about the exact timing of everything.  What is most important is what happened -- the Incarnation, God coming into the world in human form …"
Code Corner: Dear Flabby by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "With sincere apologies to the nation's dailies advice columnists and their loyal fans …"
From the Lions Den by Kurt Zuppke, President, Victoria Lions Club.  "If you haven't formulated your resolutions for the New Year, you may want to add Give Blood to your list.  On January 23rd, the Lions will host their biannual Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Victoria Field House …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured Herbert and Alice Goldschmidt in "Water Over the Dam."  Married in 1936, they lived on the south shore of Lake Zumbra …"
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured Leota Fievbelkorn in "The Loves of Leota."  In addition to six children, Leota 'mothered' over 25 Franciscan priests who dined at the Guardian Angels Monastery in Chaska …"