"Let's Make Lemonade:  How about a Charter School for Victoria" by Editor Sue tells about another lemon that the City of Victoria received from School District #112.  Revealing.  Shameful.  Click on Feature.

"Fireline" by Firefighter Tom Walsh.  The Victoria Fire Department is holding its annual Ice Fishing Contest on Stieger Lake in Victoria on Sunday, February 13th, from 1:30 to 3:30. 

"A Letter from Mayor Mary On Behalf of the Victoria City Council" reveals more of the truth about recent actions of School District #112.  Why cannot Victoria also receive community based education?

"Ten Years Ago."  The Gazette featured Euch and Julianne Wartman in "Terms of Endearment."  Euch continues his new lease on life as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary of his kidney transplant.

"The Inheritance" by Attorney Jim Larkin.  "Patient people endure difficulties with calmness and perseverance.  They are not self-seeking.   They are the people who truly bear fruit in God's kingdom."

"New Kids on the Block" by Louis Lehner.  The Walstad family includes Steve and Monica (the mom and dad) and their children Nick, Alexis, Kaylah, Mikaylah, Madeline, and a fifth on the way.

"A Mess of Computer Parts" by Pastor Frank Jones..  "Pastor Sam might not get a computer in Labrador, but he knows there is a circle of folks here who are thinking of him."

"Thank You, Victoria American Legion" for a most sumptuous Omelette Breakfast on Jan. 23rd. -- such as Victoria has never before seen.

"Top Ten" by Golf Pro Tom Abts.  "Winter in Minnesota doesn't have to be frustrating for golfers.  Shut down the Web, curl up in front of the fire, and hit my top ten list of must-reads for golf enthusiasts."

"Super Bowl O'Soup" by Victoria Pigster Lee Clark.  "Nothing is finer than to be snowed in and make homemade soup.  The following Sausage and Eggplant Soup-ala Provi is a favorite from a friend."

"Why, Oh, Why!" by Cowboy Correspondent Tom Stumpf.  "Why is it, do you suppose, that if you put half a hamburger bun in a toaster oven set on 'light,' it will come out burnt?  But if you put half an English muffin in at the highest setting, it won't be anywhere near toasted when it's done?"

"A Man-Making Contest" by Pastor Bob Johnson.  "A group of scientists decided to tell God they didn't need Him anymore.  God suggested a man-making contest, to create man from nothing but a handful of dirt."

"Yard Sale Guy" by Father Bob White.  Skiing down a particularly steep slope in Vail, CO, Fr. Bob enters a spin cycle and leaves most of his ski paraphernalia scattered all over the hill -- like someone was having a yard sale."

"Heroes of History" by Victoria Resident Carol Vadnais.  We can learn of Abe Lincoln best by his own words:  "History is not history unless it is the truth.  Stand by anybody that stands right and part with him when he goes wrong."

"Editor Captured Twice" by Motivational Speaker Janie Jasin, who visited the Men's Workhouse in Plymouth with Editor Sue and also invited Editor Sue to her home for a photo-op for her next book.

"Senior Citizens Corner" by Sr. Reporter Ethel Ausink.  "Talk about the issues with trusted friends and attend your precinct caucus on Tuesday,  March 7th, 2000.

"A Good Goodbye" by Victoria Resident Julie Schmieg, who reminisces the life and times of her grandmother, Gertie Schmieg, who recently died at the age of 94.

"New Victoria Business & Service."  1) Dakota's Pizza Corral.  2) Midcounty's Touchless Softcloth Carwash.  3) Lecy Chiropractic.

"It Really is Cold Out There" by Rough Rider Thom Derr.  "I am ready to investigate the possibility that happiness does not exclude itself from more moderate climates.  Year 'round motorcycling would be a boost in my mental and emotional wellbeing."