Darling Darlene by Sue Orsen.  "She's a darling of the Victoria Lions and the sentiment goes both ways.  Darlene is the owner of a carnival wagon from where she serves hot sugared mini-donuts …"  Click on Front Page.
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Carver County Commissioner.  "The following are a few recent innovative programs that the county has pursued …"
Golf Lessons by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Think of the golf club as a hammer.  If you had to pound a nail with that long of a hammer, it wouldn't be easy …"
From the Lions Den by Lion Kurt Zuppke, President, Victoria Lions Club.  "How can we possibly thank all the people and organizations responsible for our successful softball tournament?  This annual three-day event requires an enormous amount of time and energy donated by our club and its circle of participants and benefactors …"
In the Late Summer Haze by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Corespondent.  "Corn on the Cob Days was a festival by which all others were measured.  There was a corn eating contest and the Green Giant Corporeation supplied the corn …"
Church at the Lake by Pastor Bill Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "There is something about seeing the cattails blowing in the wind and hearing the water lapping on the shoreline.  To sing How Great Thou Art in the middle of the Creator's creation somehow helps me to understand and believe …"
New Faces, Places, Spaces in Downtown Victoria by Editor Sue.  Introducing Candy Almquist in her new Kidtalk location, Beau Bruneau in the new Holiday Station, Marta Christianson at the new Victoria Rose Floral …"
Theft by the Supreme Court by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "The value of a private home in any American town cannot be counted in dollar and cents.  It is sovereign territory where law abiding people sit free and independent, beyond the reach of a constitutionally limited government …"
Old Friends on the Road by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "The Harley Babe and I usually have a choice of two to four rallies or rides every weekend.  Which run to participate in is challenging.  It is not always which run might be more fun, but frequently which charity to support …"
Making Hay by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Last month while we were stuck in the 90-degree temperatures for what seemed like an eternity, I got to thinking about making hay and working when I was a kid .."
The Leading Edge by Steve and Kathy Schmieg.  "With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller …"
Come see "State Fair" by Carol Vadnais, Victoria Hero of History.  "This summer my family and I will be performing at the Chaska Valley Family Theatre's production of 'State Fair' …"
A Matter of Will by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "I always thought that if my name was Will, I'd never want to join the military.  Every movie and television show that features a firing range scene always has the person in charge give instructions and then yells, 'Fire at will!"
When the Dust Settles by Mary Leizinger, Victoria Realtor.  "In Victoria, home sellers have enjoyed strong market acceptance when they sell their homes, and receive about 99% of their asking price once the dust has settled on the negotiations …"
Chamber's Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Director, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Chamber has been working very hard to get the first annual Victoria Volksfest planned for Saturday, September 24th …"
Victoria Weed Fanatics by Mike Wartman, Former resident of Victoria.  "Carver County and Victoria were not weed free zones, and old timers had an obsessive need to eliminate the weeds from the plant.  Thus, a summer occupation in Victoria Weed Removal beckoned and destroyed a youthful summer …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured Marv and Caroline Hartman in "Doing His Own Thing."  They went off on their own in 1965 and in the last 20 years platted three developments in Victoria and built over 150 homes …"
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured the Victoria Lions Weekend in "Victoria Came Alive."  The weekend was splattered with sunshine, raindrops, and hamburger grease …"