"A Bridge to the New Millennium" by Editor Sue tells the story of Larry Blake, former Lutheran pastor with wife and children, ordained in Dec., '99, to become Catholic priest with wife and children.  Click on Feature.

"A Magical Putter" by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro, refers to a recent movie, Miracle on the 17th Green, and gives the secret to great putting.

"From Mourning to Morning" by Jim Larkin, Amicus curiae et editoris,  writes about an overcast sky and the funeral of a young mother and wife

"From the Lions Den" by Terry Schwalbe, Lions President, reports the Club presented Ridgeview Foundation in Waconia a check for $3,600 to support the development of a newborn hearing screening program.

"Heroes of History" by Carol Vadnais, Victoria, MN, recalls her parents who were among the greatest heroes -- albeit unsung -- that Tom Brokaw writes about in The Greatest Generation.

"New Kids on the Block" by Louise Lehner, Lady of the Links, tells the story of Brad and Stacy Holzer who arrived in Victoria from Lakeville.

"The Curmudgeon Club" by Lee Clark, Victoria pigster, joins Andy Rooney in revealing some of her pet peeves. 

"Ten For All Time" by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent, lists his favorite songs of all time -- from country to classic.

"A Public Elementary School for Victoria?"  Read about the possibilities for County Road #43.  Click on City Hall.

"Senior Citizens Corner" by Ethel Ausink   tells seniors to reminisce to younger people so those most precious years will not be lost.

"Some Old, Some New" includes two photos by Editor Sue -- one of Victoria's oldest neighborhoods, one of Victoria's newest neighborhoods.

"One Biker's Perspective" by Thom Derr, Rough Rider, speaks of a faith journey , as well as a journey over the holidays to California.

"Progress at Holy Family Catholic High School" is a collage of photos by Editor Sue.  Grades 9 and 10 are scheduled to open this Fall, 2000.  Call (612) 934-5884 to register.  Says Principal Kathie Brown, "We anticipate no difficulties in accepting everyone."

"A New Page" by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church, talks about fresh starts, abandoning old paths for new direction.

"He Introduced Us" by Pastor Bob Johnson, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, tells how God introduced Himself to the world in a new way through Jesus.

"The Big Make-Out" by Mike Wartman former resident of Victoria, learned what his parents and their friends did in the old days at New Years parties.

"Fireline" by Tom Walsh, Victoria firefighter, gives the date for the Fire Department's annual Fishing Contest on Stieger Lake:  Feb.13th, 1:30 p.m.

"Hook, Line & Sinker" by Editor Sue begins the new millennium by showing as well as telling where the fishhook was hidden in the previous paper.

"It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" by Janie Jasin, motivational speaker, writes about a Sunday afternoon with her grandchildren.

"Ten Years Ago" Editor Sue featured Pastor Graham West who arrived from South Africa to serve the Lake Auburn Moravian Church.

"Victoria Moments" highlights the first anniversary of the death of Rob Carroll, 1967 to 1999; Ensign LeeAnn Singleton receiving her Naval Flight Officer Wings of Gold; and Archbishop Harry Flynn with Victoria's two priests in residence  -- Bob White and Larry Blake.

"Happy Millennium!"  For the first time in its 20-year history, The Victoria Gazette is changing its advertising rate.  Since 1979, which is the birth year of the Gazette, display ads have been priced at $2.50 per column inch.  Only corn, wheat, and hogs have remained cheaper -- which is why farmers are leaving the scene..  Soooooo, I have finally decided to raise the rate to $3/column inch, which is still markedly (and marketly) below that of other papers with comparable audience and circulation.