Home on the High Seas by Sue Orsen.  "Imagine lifting up  the entire population of Victoria and setting us down on a ship out somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean … "  Click on Front Page.
Time for Peeps by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "I read with amusement and delight that the City of St. Paul recently took down all of its Easter decorations in public offices because they somewhat reflected the Christian religion …"
Frequently Asked Questions by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Are building inspectors mean and unreasonable?  Our mommies don't think so.  In reality, Victoria's inspectors strive to conduct themselves in a professional and pleasant manner …"
Golf Clothes by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "This year I'm excited about golf clothing.  The classic styles are back, finally, yet updated with a lot of color.  Pastels are back and so are brights …"
Something Fishy by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "I write to unequivocally fess up to my unintentional malapropism.  Any skier who can say 'Bode Miller' would know that when I wrote in the March issue of the Gazette, that I meant to say, or should I say spell, human 'slalom' run, not human 'salmon' run.'"
At the Victoria Field House by Sue Orsen.  "Sometimes there is another type of activity at the Field House no related to sports and athletics.  There is an attractive art display by Joe and Georgia Kandiko for show and for sale.  The editor's very own camera captured some of her favorite pieces for the Gazette …"
The Silent Game by Tom Stumpf, Victoria Cowboy Correspondent.  "Ah, sweet spring is in the air and a young (middle aged?) man's thoughts turn to … baseball, of course!" 
A Sunrise Service by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "The tradition of Lake Auburn Church is a Sunrise Service, literally timed to the rising of the sun.  No, we are not related to the druids and their solar festivals.  We are related to the scripture's story of the Resurrection …"
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Victoria, Carver County Commissioner.  "The Board of Commissioners is concentrating our planning on four main areas:  Natural Capital, Social Capital, Built Capital, and Financial Capital …"
Home Selling Season by Mary Leizinger, Victoria Realtor.  "Spring is here and it's home selling season.  A seller must understand that no real estate agent has control over the conditions of the local real estate market …"
Snow Squalls by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Once again the Harley Babe and I decided to load the motorcycles onto a trailer and drive south until we found suitable warm weather for riding.  This year the plan was to trailer to Albuquerque, New Mexico, then ride to Phoenix and possibly on to California …"
Perfect Timing by Pastor Bill Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "At Waterbrooke we have a saying we like to voice concerning God's provision for His people :  'God is never late .. But seldom early.'   We often see this with reference to His financial provision because financial matters usually get our rapt attention …"
From the Lions Den by Kurt Zuppke, Victoria Lions Club President.  "We had a rather unusual guest speaker from the Hopkins Lions Club.  Some of you may remember him.  He is Adnan Alkaissy, the pro wrestler known as the Sheikh of Baghdad …"
Chamber Channel by Director Jennifer Chapman, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "We will host the 2006 Victoria Community Expo on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victoria Field House …"
Bad News:  ESA and TESRA by Ethel Ausink, Victoria Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Among the worst, most destructive, and most powerful laws every to come out of Congress (with the possible exception of the federal income tax law) is the Endangered Species Act …"
Fighting Identity Theft by Paul Kohls, Victoria, MN State Representative.  "I have introduced extensive legislation aimed at combating identification theft in Minnesota.  A criminal only needs one small piece of someone's personal information in order to steal their identity …"
Victory in the Cross by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "A few years ago a young boy was running across an open field not far from his home.  Life was carefree and smooth.  Everything changed in a matter of seconds when he tumbled down an old abandoned mine shaft …"
Obituaries. Roger Krueger, 72, of Victoria died Tuesday, March 7th, 2006.  Kenneth Diethelm, 74, of Victoria died Sunday, March 12th, 2006.
Time to Croak by Karen Lee Davis, Lowry Nature Center.  "As I write this column, it is the first day of spring.  From today onward, for the next six months, the days will be longer than the nights …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured Jewell  Lyngaas and Frans Boersma in "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," about partners in collecting and cooking sap and turning it into maple syrup in their Victoria neighborhood at Zumbra Ridge …"
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured Dave Lindgren and his wife Barb in "Victoria's Teddy Bear," about natives of Minneapolis who were married in 1964 and moved to Victoria in 1973 …"