A Pressing Occasion  by Sue Orsen.  "On this 25th anniversary occasion of the Victoria Gazette, I want to introduce you to another whole world and another group of people whom I've come to call friends ... Click on Front Page Feature Story.
Gazette Website Celebrates Five Years.  The Victoria Gazette went online already in the fall of 1998 -- before any other newspaper in Carver County ...
A Barrel of Fun by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "The Paradise Ballroom was the place that Victoria kids learned to dance the polka.  It was the place to be for every reception and wedding dance that needed a large space ..."
Random Thoughts by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Patrick Reusse has a new column in the daily paper of just random thoughts, so I thought I'd give it a try for the Gazette ..."
Happy Trails to You by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "It occurred to the cowboy the other day that, with the rapid influx of potential readers to our area, there may be a substantial number who occasionally scratch their scalps and say, 'Who is this cowboy correspondent and why the heck is he affixed with that moniker?' ..."
Two Brothers Quarreled by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "Finally, on his deathbed, one called the other in and after a lengthy discussion they shook hands.  As the brother walked out of the hospital room, the other brother said, 'But remember if I get better, this is all off' ..."
What Comes Next?  by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church.  "Twenty-five years ago, Faith Lutheran was getting itself organized for serving the Victoria area with its initial worship facility when the first issues of the Gazette were coming out ..."
New Summer Programs by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "First, we will be selling discounted tickets to the Minnesota Lynx versus the Connecticut Suns game ..."
Creating a Monster by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Most of us think of monsters as huge, all powerful things that can strike fear and tend to relegate these to the imagination of children and ignore the creativity of our tongues have as monsters ..."
Steeples by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "God has asked us to set apart sacred space in this world to remind us of our relationship with Him.  The church steeples we erect also become proof and witness to the Christian faith ..."
It's Not the '50's Anymore! by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Victoria is a relatively crime free down, but residents shouldn't take this to mean that their security requires no thought or action.  Taking a look at the crime activity in Victoria within the last year shows ..."
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured Dan Schneider, son of Bill and Donna, in "As You Grow Up."  Dan spent time in the Falkland Islands assisting in research on seals  ...
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Clarence Schwalbe in "This Old House," which was homesteaded in 1872 by the famous Wendelin Grimm.  Clarence and his family lived there from 1937 to 1960 ...
Gals, Guys, and Giving by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "I think we set marriage up for failure when we treat it casually.  We have movie and television stars who see it as an unnecessary inconvenience to their serial relationships or, if they do get married, as a temporary contract to be ended when it no longer fulfills their perceived need ..."
Chamber's Channel by Paul Aspelin, President, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "For Touch of Bavaria on Saturday, September 25th, we've hired the Bavarian Musikmeister, a group of 25 musicians who will provide us with  three hours of great Bavarian music ..."
Visit Our Field of Dreams by Adam Dittrich, Centerfielder for the Vics.  "If you are looking for inexpensive entertainment for the family and a chance to see competitive outdoor baseball, amateur baseball at Diethelm Park and Lions Park is the answer ..."
Forty Under 40 Club from the MN Statehouse.  "State Representative Paul Kohls (R-Victoria) has been named to The Business Journa's Forty Under 40 Club.  The Club honors those nominees under the age of 40 who have a record of business accomplishments and community service.
Dr. Tobin Knows Best by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "He's a kindly gray-haired man who, every time he sees me, asks me about baseball.  It's not that I don't like Dr. Tobin.  It's just that I don't like those needles he pokes me with ..."
Obituary.  Theresa Derhaag, 65, died May 7th, 2004.
Beware the Universities by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "The leftwing professors and student groups have created a campus environment where few dare to challenge their Political Correctness, feminism, affirmative action, gay rights, secularism, and multiculturalism ..."
Success and Failure by Paul Kohls (R-Victoria) MN State Representative.  "The MN House did take its job seriously this session and tried to resolve many issues in a timely fashion ..."
Bound for Home by Kelly Burau, Traveling Victoria Student.  "I am no longer just Kelly, Communications Major from UW-Eau Claire, but Kelly, World Traveler and Map Reader Extraordinaire!"