Heart & Soul  by Sue Orsen.  "They've been through heaven and hell, but you'd never guess it by looking at them.  Lloyd and Susie Bonkoski found each other later in life …"  Click on Front Page.
From Your Valentine by Brian Sadowski, Victoria Food Fanatic.  "And now I have for you readers of the Victoria Gazette, a wonderful recipe to help keep chocolate a sweet part of the Valentine's Day tradition …"
Everybody Say Cheese by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "As a kid I had a problem.  There were certain words that sounded funny when I said them, kind of a Donald Duck sound …"
Gold Wrapping Paper by Kyra Schindler, Student Friend of the Gazette.  "School is ever so busy and going eve so well.  I am truly falling in love with the College of St. Benedict …"
Back in the Saddle Again by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Much as the cowboy dislikes writing a story about occurrences which primarily revolve around the cowboy, this next little tale may serve to bring enjoyment to you, the faithful readers …"
Liver and Onions by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Last Saturday after church, the Harley Babe and I decided to eat out instead of cook, so we went to a local restaurant for dinner/supper.  That would be dinner in urban circles or supper if you grew up on the farm as I did …"
Do You Hear the Buzzer?  by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "The Christmas season is history now, and we've been learning how to use what Santa brought.  I finally figured out a simple way to load my new music into an MP3 player and felt foolish about all the struggles I had …"
Cold Enough For Ya? by Mike Wartman, Former Resident of Victoria.  "Wind chill never seemed to exist a I was growing up.  We never talked about how cold it was.  It was winter and it was supposed to be cold, and our parents forced us to play outside and not remain in the house …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured Harold and Milly Wartman as the 1985 Valentine's Couple.  They married on February 18th, 1935, and lived at the end of Park Drive down by Lake Zumbra …"
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured Willy and Lois Molnau in "Love and Be Loved."  They married in 1948 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chaska and honeymooned in the hayfield.
The Loop by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "This winter I want you to practice making a loop with your golf swing.  I know you think that's crazy.  Who wants a loop in their golf swing?"
Chamber's Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Executive Director.  "We are committed to working harder than ever to bring more services, benefits, and information, and we welcome our new board of directors …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "Gary Sohns decided not to run for Chief, a position he held for the past ten years.  Tim Walsh ran unopposed for Chief.  Gary Sohns ran for Assistant Chief and was elected for the same …"
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "You might think of your sweetheart by signing up both of you for our Yoga Workshop on Saturday, February 12th …"
Call Your Insurance Agent by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "If is highly recommended that you give your insurance agents a call and tell them about Victoria's upgraded Building Code Effectiveness Grade Score from ISO.  It would stand to reason that many Victoria people should receive a reduction in insurance premiums …"
Our Illegal Aliens by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "We as Seniors in this country are greatly concerned about the illegal aliens coming across our borders from Mexico.  Seemingly, the border patrol is looking the other way or unwilling to stem the flow …"
Making Minnesota Better by Paul Kohls, Victoria, MN State Representative for District 34A.  "The governor set a clear agenda for the 2005 legislature:  Get moving and make Minnesota better.  We heard him loud and clear, but I also want to hear from you …"
No Yellow Buttons by Senator Julianne Ortman, MN Senate District 34.  "So many times I have wanted to change the questions when I get asked to vote 'red' or 'green,' 'no' or 'yes,.'  But there is not a 'maybe' or a 'yellow' button in the Senate Chamber.  That's where legislators' fundamental principles meet their biggest test …"
Something to Think About by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "Because of St. Valentine's Day, February becomes the month we talk a lot about love.  St. Paul, the apostle, dedicated a whole chapter to the topic of love in his first letter to the Corinthians …"
No Favoritism by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "You and I may have favorites.  God does not.  In Acts 10, Peter said, 'I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right …"