"My House is On Fire!" by Sue Orsen.  "The polite little girl had first woke her mother and then run to the neighbor's house to call 911.  The smoke alarm had scared Robyn …"  Click on Front Page/Feature.
A Mother's Love by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mt. Olivet Church West.  "I grew up in a small town because wherever I went during the day, my mother would know where I had been and what I had done …"
Carver County Comments by County Commissioner Gary Delaney.  "Yes, there are other matters going on within Carver County governmnent besides financial/budget problems …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "We had a recent structure fire that could have been a tragedy.  As it turned out, it was only the loss of a home that will most likely be rebuilt …"
It's a Dog's Life by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Some-where during the course of the evening, my father and I began to reminisce about the many canine friends that had passed through our lives …"
The Golf Biz by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "The golf business is in tough shape, nationally and in Minnesota.  Too many courses were built for a golf boom that never happened …"
From the Lions Den by Steve Reus, president, Victoria Lions.  "Over 50 of our members and wives went on a tour of the Victoria Field House.  What a great facility …"
Biker's Perspective Or Not by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "I am thankful that my memory seems to dwell on the good stuff, even though my kids and grandkids may get tired of hearing about it …"
Council's Column by Councilmember Terry Bishop.  "Hopefully, by late fall of this year, Victoria residents will see a downtown that reflects the vibrant, thriving community in which we live …"
Who Done It?  by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "The collective guilt cult is quite popular recently.  Even on the international sscene, some want us to wallow in guilt because many in the world suffer under tyrannical leaders, even though we had no individual part in causing suffering …"
Awful Lucky by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "I don't like going into buildings, particularly homes, after a fire.  The smell enters the nos and clothing and stays there all day.  It's strange, but all house fires small the same …"
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured John and Ethel Notermann in "Do Toothbrushes Come in 15 Colors?"  How did Mrs. Notermann feel when the last of their 13 children left home?  "Kind of lost, like it's all over," she replied …
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Peggy Yanisch, formerly Peggy O'Neil, in "Once a Mother, Always a Mother."  Jerry and Peggy moved to Victoria in 1974 …"
The Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, president, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "Scholarship applications for the 2003 Chamber scholarships have been received.  Letters or calls will be placed to all applicants when a final decision has been made …"
Thy Will Be Done by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "The point that we've got to arrive at is that God does change the world, but generally one person at a time …"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Sr. Citizens Reporter.  "Carver County is setting up a new program for Senior Citizens designed to help seniors keep healthy …"
Neighbors by Janie Jasin, Motivational Speaker.  "Mom said neighbors are closest when trouble hits and your needs are most-est.  Love your neighbors, love them well, you may need them soon, you can never tell …"
Spring Break of My Life by Kyra Schindler, student friend of the Gazette.  "Phenomenal is the only way I can describe my trip to Austria and the Czech Republic.  It was like jumping back in time, but moving forward in some ways …"
Thank You, Wilbert and Darlene!  "This year's Community Service Ward for from the St. Victoria Catholic Aid Society went to Wilbert and Darlene Kelzer …"
May Flowers by Carol Vadnais, friend of the Gazette.  "The poppies in the garden, they all wear frocks of silk.  Some are purple, some are pink, and others white as milk …"
Heading in the Right Direction? by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "In John 8, Jesus had these important words about heading in the right direction.  He said, 'If you hold to My teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free' …"
Victoria Motherhood by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "When I was growing up, the Victoria NOW chapter didn't exist.  There weren't any SUV carpools.  And no crazed mother ever argued with coaches about playing time and being on the team …"

In the Blink of An Eye by Sue Orsen.  "On our way to pick up the mail in downtown Victoria on Saturday morning, April 26th, Allan and I happened upon a car accident at the intersection of Highway 5 and Victoria Drive, the only downtown inter-section, only minutes after it happened.  Victoria Firefighter Tim Walsh said the Victoria Fire Department was paged by a passerby, and that there were only minor injuries.  The Fire Department helped with traffic control and cleanup."