Another Jewel in the Crown of Victoria by Sue Orsen.  "Several jewels have come to adorn the streets, neighborhoods, and business district of Victoria in recent times.  The most recent jewel is Emerald Crest of Victoria, an assisted living home for senior citizens …"  Click on Front Page.
Graciousness by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "It seems to me, that at the heart of graciousness, is the ability to put other people first.  My heroes are gracious people such as Bobby Krig and Reverend Jack Overman.  Some people's heroes are the Vikings …"
True Love by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "There is a memorable scene from the movie Forrest Gump that portrays a fierce battle during the Vietnam War.  Gump's simple love and dedication for his fellow soldiers lead him to risk his own life …"
Old Victoria Football Games by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "If there were not enough relatives to play tackle football, or if the heathen public school kids were doing something else, we had to play touch football.  Now the game became really complicated …"
Home Market by Mary Leizinger, Victoria Realtor.  "With the sudden upswing in energy prices, all eyes are on the economy.  Communities like Victoria, that are on the developing edge of the Twin Cities, will be challenged by high gas prices and increasing interest rates …"
What a Good Dog!  by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "This time of year always invokes fond memories of hunting birds and the many doggone birddogs gone but never forgotten.  My hunting companion of 11 or so years was not the warm fuzzy memory producing canine.  She snapped at every member of our family at one time or another …"
Check the Frig by Steve and Kathy Schmieg, Coldwell Banker Burnet.  "There are so many things to keep in mind when you are preparing your house for sale.  Too many family photos on the wall or displaying your children's artwork on the refrigerator really personalizes a house but can be a little off-putting to potential buyers, who may find it difficult to envision their belongings in your home …"
Paying for Katrina by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "The federal government is packed with wasteful and bloated programs that could supply more than enough taxpayer dollars to cover the costs of federal Katrina relief efforts …"
This Time of Year by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "The frost is on the pumpkin but the ice is not on the roads, so keep on watching out for motorcycles …"
Don't Be Embarrassed by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "How often do we get caught up in something and suddenly realize that our public image changed to the point where we feel we've embarrassed ourselves?  But Jesus calls us to be excited by His love and never be embarrassed about following in courage …"
Hope for the Holidays by Carol Van Dyke, CAP Agency.  "Last year over 4,100 individuals from nearly 1,200 families received holiday gifts from hundreds of local  businesses, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, clubs, families, and individuals through the Hope for the Holidays project …"
From the Lions Den by Kurt Zuppke, Victoria Lions President.  "We Lions are proud of our fundraising activities but, at the same time, we don't forget to treat ourselves to good food and amusement …"
Homemade Chicken Soup by Bernie Workman (1934-1987), Friend of the Victoria Gazette.  "Use this recipe only once.  Will feed 17 firemen …"
Chamber Channel by Jennifer Chapman, Director, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Chamber provides opportunities throughout the year for you to promote your business, network with your peers, and support the community where you live …"
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured Paul and Blance Stans in "Forever Hunting."  Paul caught the hunting bug when he was 6.  He caught Blanche, a teacher at Victoria Public School, in 1944 …"
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Tom and Virginia Jones in "Different Kinds of love."  At one time Tom, and his late wife Marilyn Jones, grew nearly 300 different roses at his home on Schutz Lake and Rolling Acres Road …"
Hope for Breast Cancer announced that Salon Spatoria, a salon in downtown Victoria, recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offering customers the opportunity to help raise money for the Hope Chest.
Edward Jones, the financial services firm, was named Number One full service broker in by Smart Money magazine.  The Victoria investment representative for Edward Jones is Barry Kyllo ...
Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria celebrated a  formal affiliation with the Lasallian Schools, also known as the Christian Brothers schools.  Holy Family is the first school in the 300-year history of the Brothers to be recognized as a Lasallian school having had not prior affiliation with the Christian Brothers …
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District spent $600,000 in October to purchase 115 acres of wetlands, lakeshore,  forest, and about half of Mud Lake that has outlets into Six Mile Creek and Halsted Bay on Lake Minnetonka …
Winter Hazard Awareness Week is November 7th through 11th.  The goal is to better educate citizens about potential life-threatening conditions or behavior.