Ruby Red Cheeks by Sue Orsen.  "As we transition into the next season here in Victoria, Minnesota, we've had the singular opportunity to personally touch winter, walk on water, and put rosy red into our cheeks.  It all happens each year at the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest.  Click on Front Page …"
Ode to a House by Mike Wartman, Former Resident of Victoria.  "The contraption was a portable fish house, built in the 1960's by my father Euch Wartman, and one of his fishing buddies.  It must have been state of the art at the time …"
Fundamentalism by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "I don't believe that people are clay to be molded into models.  I believe in fundamentals and priorities, whether in athletic motions or businesses or governments, etcetera …"
From the Lions Den by Kurt Zuppke, President of Victoria Lions.  "Even though the Lions Clubs are comprised of many elderly ladies and gentlemen, let's make no mistake about this:  We have a tremendous focus on our youth …"
Where Does Time Go?  by Tom Stumpf, Victoria Cowboy Correspondent.  "The cowboy had the privilege of attending the 70th birthday party held in honor of a very dear and longtime friend.  The gathering took place out at the farm on hunters' road.  Somewhere in the course of the evening, my old friend looked at me and asked …"
The Animal, Not the Musical by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "While I am not fond of most cats, and especially those allowed to run loose, I am missing Simon.  I viewed him as not quite a kitty, but more like a dog …"
The Biwabick Brothers by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "It's a mere 205 miles north of the rectory door at St. Victoria.  A parishioner who is part owner of the area gives us a sweet ski package and deal is sealed.  There are nine of us, eight priests and a Christian brother …"
Spreading Light and Truth by Ethel Ausink, Victoria Senior Citizens Reporter.  "With all the ugly reports and disheartening news on the airwaves and in our periodicals, I decided to look for something more enlightening and pleasant.  And I did find some pleasant news in regard to what is happening in Germany and Iraq …"
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Victoria, Carver County Commissioner.  "Counties and cities have complained for a long time that the State of Minnesota mandates programs be administered but does not fully fund the programs, or that the program has grown confusing and obsolete.  It's time to clean up those issues …"
Sweet Harvest of Spring by Karen Lee Davis, Lowry Nature Center.  "Walking the trails through the Maple Basswood Forest near Lowry Nature Center this time of year, you can almost hear it.  The sap is starting to flow in the maple trees …"
Cement vs. Concrete by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "When writing a monthly article for the local fish wrapper (Hi, Sue), I find that sometimes the topics are easy and sometimes they are hard.  This month's submission is hard, really hard …"
Awesome Wonder by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "We live in an amazing world which points to God's existence.  Can we live our lives and not take in the awesome wonder of our world?  We see the existence of God in His handiwork …"
Foolishness by Pastor Tom Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.        "The foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength …"
Turning Pages by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "There are moments when you wonder if you're on the same page as the rest of the world. 
Chamber Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Director, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "April is just around the corner and so is the 2006 Victoria Community Expo scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victoria Field House …"
20 Years Ago the Gazette featured several Victoria Senior Citizens in "The Quilters."
10 Years Ago the Gazette featured several people at the annual Victoria Ice Fishing Contest in "Those Fetching Fishermen!"