O'er the Land of the Free by Sue Orsen.  "The Gazette, which has always been a student of the history of Victoria and the people of Victoria, acknowledges from where stems the freedom to work, live, play, and pray in Victoria as we do …"  Click on Front Page.
The Heat Won't Kill You by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "It was uttered by all parents.  For odd reasons unknown to all Victoria kids, we were never allowed to be inside our own homes …"
Lucky or Blessed by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "Lost dog.  $5 reward.  Black and tan poodle and German Shepherd descent.  Flea bitten, left hind left missing and blind.  Answers to the name Lucky …"
See the Lake in the Clouds by Editor Sue  "There's only one place in all of Victoria with a view like this.  It's from the fourth (top) floor of the Wensmann condominiums in downtown Victoria … Some might call it the best view in town …"
Let Freedom Ring by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "What is the Brits hadn't given up, had taken the rebellion more seriously, and patriots had lost? …"
From the Lions Den by Kurt Zuppke, President, Victoria Lions.  "I invite everyone to our annual Softball Tournament Weekend July 15th, 16th, and 17th.  It's our primary fundraiser …"
Is Tiger the New Jack?  by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "When Tiger Woods appeared on the leader board during the last round of last month's U.S. Open, didn't you think he was going to win? …"
Skeletons in the Closet by Steve and Kathy Schmieg, Coldwell Banker Burnet.  "Storage is one of the biggest draws for potential buyers looking for a home, and they will open any and every door to check out the space behind it …"
Kickstarters and Cranks by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "I was at an antique motorcycle show in Farmington at the fairgrounds.  It was a two-day event with many of the vendors and participants camping overnight …"
The Fourth, Remembered by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "I carry a love for my country that I learned from my family.  I understand what was meant when a small group of us stood with arms raised and said, I do solemnly swear to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies …"
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Victoria, Carver County Commissioner.  "Almost three years ago, Carver County voted in three new County Commissioners, of which I was one.  The Board not only had a new look, but rededicated itself to new programs and new goals …"
Hug Your Son by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "We listened as Benny told us what he knew of his son's death.  We listened as he expressed his feelings.  We really didn't need to say or do anything …"
Where's the Back?  by Jamie Moore, St. Victoria Director of Music and Liturgy.  "I'm writing in response to the fantastic article that Mike Wartman wrote in last month's Gazette entitled 'Through the Archway.'  I would like to respond to a couple of the questioned he brought up …"
Death and Finances by Mary Leizinger, Victoria Realtor.  "One of the more complex and difficult residential real estate transactions can be the sale of an elderly parent's home …"
A Wedding in Honduras by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "The purpose of our trip to Honduras was the wedding of my grandson to his Honduras-born fiance.  The wedding took place on the romantic cream-colored sandy beach at sunset …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured "Father Elstan and Frieda" who arrived at St. Victoria on June 19th ...
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured Jean Coleman in "Strawberry Fields Forever."  Jean was born in Saskatchewan in 1914 …
The Heart of the Matter by Susan Lecy, Friend of the Corbo's.  "Robin and Todd Corbo of Victoria are the parents of twins jack and Cooper, who were about two months premature on June 26th, 2004.  On August 6th, 2004, Jack was placed on the National Donor List, seeking a donor heart from another baby … somewhere.  Time was critical …"
Chamber's Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Director, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "I would like to challenge the entire membership to get involved with our upcoming events …"
File in July for School Board.  "Four positions on the School Board of District #112 will be up for election in November, 2005.  Dates for filing affidavits of candidacy are July 5th through July 19th, much earlier than the usual August to September filing dates …"
Locks of Love by Kris Maddern, Resident of Victoria.  "Tia Schmieg, daughter of Tom and Mary Schmieg of Victoria, donated over ten inches of her hair to locks of Love, which furnishes wigs for children …"