It's All Relative  by Sue Orsen.  "Relatives abounded at the 2004 Victoria Ice Fishing Contest.  For example, the relative temperature was over 20 degrees ..."
Keeping in Touch by Steve Sarvi, Victoria City Administrator on duty in Kosovo.  "All in all, it's been quite an experience so far.  Last night we found an unexploded grenade left over from the 1999 war ..."
Chamber's Channel by Paul Aspelin, President, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Victoria Home and Garden Business Expo is Saturday, March 27th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Victoria Field House ...All Victoria residents who are high school seniors going on to secondary education this fall are invited to apply for a Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ..."
Tough Guy, Eh? by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Ed was born in 1888, into a farm family in sandy, rocky, central Minnesota.  Being a farmer during that period of time almost automatically made you tough ..."
A Breath of Fresh Scottish Air by Kelly Burau, Traveling Victoria Student.  "We caught a glimpse of Earl George, the future Duke of Northumberland.  He is the eldest son and next in line.  He's about 18 or 19 years old and currently enrolled at a university in Scotland.  Maybe I should introduce myself, eh? ..."
It's in the Translation by Mike Wartman, Former resident of Victoria.  "The single phone that most Victoria households of my early days had was an interesting device.  The phone was black.  It had a cord attached to it, which limited our movement to five feet, and it had this odd rotary dial ..."
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "I guess this is a time for thanking the people of Victoria once again for the support they have given the fire department ..."
Going to the Dogs by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "There are some people who think that it's better to have dogs than to have children.  They are easier to handle and they don't go to college ..."
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured George and Louise Tallon in "Over the River and Through the Woods.  The Tallons, who live on Smithtown Bay, began visiting a summer cottage in this area in the 1960's.  They bought 13 acres with a cottage and 1,000 feet of Lake Minnetonka shoreline for $13,000 ..."
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest in "A Fish Fantasy."  The hand of nature touched the villagers and their guests and sent the sun to shine gloriously on their day ..."
At This Time and Hour by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "This film, The Passion of the Christ, is about faith, hope, love, and forgiveness.  These are things that the world could use more of, particularly in these turbulent times ..."
Council's Column by Dave Lindgren, Victoria City Councimember.  "I'm sitting at my desk thinking about how much Victoria has grown in my 33 years as a resident.  I fell in love with Victoria the first time I saw it, and still feel the same today ..."
Zen Golf by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Club.  "Golf is a mirror to your frame of mind.  Does golf relax you or make you angry? ..."
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Carver County Commissioner.  "One problem the Minnesota counties face this years concerns the 2003 law which stated:  All short-term offenders serving less than six months must remain in county jails ..."
Notes from St. Paul by Paul Kohls, Victoria, MN State Representative.  "The economy in Minnesota is improving and the reversing job trend has helped ease the state budget crunch ..."
Batter Up! by Mary Wilson, Victoria Lions Fastpitch Association.  "All girls, regardless of skill level or experience, are encouraged to join the VLFA girls softball league.  Watch for registration forms ..."
Math and Mr. Steinmetz by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "It has been 26 years since I was corrected by a high school math teacher, and it brought back a flood of memories ..."
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "We have two beautiful shelter facilities located in Lion Park for rent ..."
Watching Out for Gators by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Well, here we are on the road again in the rainy sunny southland.  We are enjoying the jumbalaya and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico ..."
Green With Love by Carol Vadnais, Victoria friend of the Gazette.  "St. Patrick's Day has always been a special holiday to me.  Perhaps it is because of our 1/16th bit of Irish heritage on Dad's side ..."
Spring Fever by Kyra Schindler, Student friend of the Gazette.  "I see all the kids in the neighborhoods start to drag out their bikes and kick balls.  Spring fever has hit almost everyone ..."
Moving into the Clocktower by Sue Orsen.  "The most beautiful building in downtown Victoria is now partially occupied.  Thank you, Hartman Family, for continuing to contribute in such positive ways to the Victoria community ..."
Going Downhill by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.   "Our coach introduces himself and says, 'Today you will ski at speeds you may not have skied before ...'"
What Are You Afraid Of? by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "If you go on the internet and research the subject 'fear,' you will find out the top ten fears of Americans ..."
Good Ol' Days by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church-West Campus.  "We can never go back to the good ol' days, but we can create good ol' days for ourselves and our children ..."
And So It Is Lent by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church. "The scriptures, the message, the music, all draw people to church more frequently than at other times of the year ..."
It's Not About You by Pastor Maureen Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "Unfortunately many of us ask self-centered questions about what I want to do in life, what I want to be, ..."
Anticipation by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Time is a gift from God in which we can savor the moment ..."