It's Becoming A City of Business  by Sue Orsen.  "It's becoming a place to do business.  It's becoming a place that means business.  It's becoming in many ways …"  Click on Feature.
One Biker's Perspective by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "The reasons I'm involved in prison ministry are many.  One of them has to do with the statistics of revisitation on the part of the insiders …"
Heroes of History by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "What we mold and shape today in our children will be much of whom they are tomorrow.  There is no more noble work than that of a mother …"
Changing the Consonants by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "History is clear that leaders can come from either sex.  Now it might be that their respective natures are more effective in one type of situation …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Firefighter.  "False alarms have been on the rise, … but if your alarm sounds please don't assume it's a malfunction and shut it off …"
Balancing Act by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "It's hard to play golf well is you're out of balance.  It's also hard to live well if your life is out of  balance …"
Truth or (Eternal) Consequences by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "A survey of American school children found that 96% could identify Ronald McDonald.  However, not even 50% knew who Jesus Christ was …"
What's  In a Name?  By Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Some people's names, especially athletes,  just seem to practically determine who they are and what they become …"
Recharging Batteries by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Trout fishing and work did not mix for my dad.  This was a rule that could not be broken …"
A Tribute to My Mother by Pastor Maureen Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "Scripture teaches that we are to honor our father and our mother so that it may go well with you and have a long life …"
The Lions Den by Ed Hjermstad, President, Victoria Lions.  "I want to thank people for their great participation at our last Pancake Breakfast and our Easter Egg Hunt …"
Code Corner by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Maybe Victoria is where we can live and measure ourselves by what we can do for our neighbors and not by what services we get from the city …"
Victoria Resident a Candidate.  The Republican Party delegates of the newly formed District #34A voted to endorse Paul Kohls of Victoria as their candidate for the MN House of Representatives …"
Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, President, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Expo was a  big success … We had an awesome turnout for scholarship applications …"
The Beauty of Experience by Kyra Schindler, student friend of the Gazette.  "I always wonder who wants summer vacation more, the teachers or the students …"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere discovered cell groups all over the world, all working to destroy countries and people they hate …"
Why Pastors Wear Robes by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church West.  "Contrary to popular belief, pastors do not wear robes to receive a clergy discount at Target after church …"
Thanksgiving in May by Dennis Brown, Secretary, Victoria Athletic Association.  "First we have to thank the youngsters who signed up to play ball this year … and the parents … and Victoria Lions … and the City …"
Hook, Line, & Sinker by Sue Orsen.  "There is a person who, for many years now, has been able to squeeze a buck or two or three out of me each month because he fishes for mistakes in the Gazette and I pay him a dollar for each of them …"
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Jan Sedio in "Love and Kisses to My Future Mrs."  The letters arrived from North Africa, England, …"
Holy Family "Fire" Softball Wins Season Opener  by John Linforth, Fastpitch Coach.  "HFCHS in Victoria debuted its Girls Fastpitch Softball team April 12th on its home  field at Lions Park …"
A Woman's Work is Never Done by Janie Jasin, Motivational Speaker.  "She rests in her awesome green china urn on my dresser …"
A Taxing Birthday by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "April 15th, as you have conveniently forgotten, was my birthday.  I am still waiting for the cards and get well wishes on my 47 years …"
Sketches from Sara by Sara Hanlon, Mill House Gallery.  "What I think is important seems rarely important to many other people …"
City Slickers by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.   "Our groups refers to itself as the Saturday Morning Wilderness  Breakfast Club.  After dinner we sip beers and cigars are passed around the fire … Sip, spit, puff, spit, sip, spit, puff, spit …"