Where The Heart Is  by Sue Orsen.  "Heck, Norbie knew he was aimin' to get fixed up with the neighbor girl soon's he laid eyes on her.  And soon's the army spell was over and done with ..."  Click on Front Page for more.
Here Come Peter Cottontail by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "The Easter-week was a church dominated event, which demanded a lot of kneeling and standing church skills ..."
Chamber's Channel by Paul Aspelin, president, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "We are excited to announce that we have secured a Corporate Member Sponsorship from Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska ..."
Straight from the Source by Tom Stumpf, cowboy correspondent.  "As it has been for thousands of years, enemies don't just go away.  You either let wrongdoers run you over, or you make them stop.  If you don't want to face the truth, move to France."
Counting the Cost by Pastor Bill Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "Amidst a considerable controversy and enormous financial risk, Mel Gibson persevered to complete what was a masterpiece true to the Gospels' account of the awful cost paid for you and me ..."
Ifs, Cans, and Butts by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "There are no hopeless situations, there are only men who have grown helpless about them ..."
Bridging the Gap by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "We have crossed many beautiful and scenic bridges on our bikes.  The most important bridge we cross is the on between the two of us as we travel this land enjoying the sights ..."
Living Among the Dead by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church.  "When our believing loved ones go missing in death, when we visit their grave sites and stare down at their names chiseled in stone, what thoughts come to our minds?"
Go Fly A Kite by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  Church is like flying a kite on a beautiful spring day and feeling the tug of the strong.  It's about being connected to life around us ..."
Spring Memories by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "The memories speak of beautiful places and people ..."
Pinehurst Reflections by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Our goal for Deer Run is to have the warmth, friendliness, and charm of the South, combined with the competence and efficiency of the North ..."
Crossed Wires by Kyra Schindler, student friend of the Gazette.  "Throughout my eighteen years of life, I have come to the conclusion  that the male species does not talk to another male over the phone for more than three minutes ...
Become the Best Parents by Kathy Paulsen, Carver County Public Health Nurse.  "A secure early attachment between infants and parents becomes a base for trust in all future relationships ..."
From Alnwick Castle by Kelly Burau, traveling Victoria student.  "I only wish we would have had more time in Paris.  I ate crepes from a vendor on the sidewalk, hummed the tune of Champs Elysees while walking down the street of the same name ..."
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "You will find wonderful summer camps for your children, special events for the whole family, and more ..."
Leave it to Beaver by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Leave it to government to create a new problem while trying to solve an old problem ..."
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured John Notermann, father of 13 and Victoria's Citizen of the Year in "Our White Haired Winner ..."
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Alex and Avis Bezat in "We Hold a Treasure ..."
Civil Unions for Seniors, too?  by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "And how will all of this affect our children in the public school system?  What will be taught in sex education classes? ..."
Love Changes All Things by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "The letter said, 'It is very difficult for me to tell you this, but I love both of my arms.  I can't write for myself, so a friend is writing this letter for me.  You are the dearest person in my life, but because of my physical condition, I feel I must release you from the obligation of our engagement ..."
The Wonder of New Life by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "Since my dad owned a small flock of sheep when I was young, I remember the excitement of lambing time in March, and how we anticipated the birth of new lambs ..."
Two Thieves and a Savior by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "In the film The Passion of the Christ, the violence of aggression is returned with the nonviolence of forgiveness.  That's who Jesus is.  He is sheer love in the face of hate, a love that's not afraid to confront evil ..."