Ida's Century by Editor Sue features Ida Plocher, who was born in 1902.  "I'm glad the way the good Lord let me live.  I've worked hard but I'm not sorry.  Work never killed nobody."  Click on Feature.
Dear Friends, a letter from Mayor Mary Meuwissen, highlights many of the accomplishments of the Victoria City Council during the past five and half years that Mary has served as mayor.
Just Desserts by Lee Clark, the Practical Pig.  "Here is a brownie recipe that is not only good, but the 'baking challenged' can manage it."
Touch of Bavaria, bigger and better than ever, returns to Victoria on Saturday, September 30th, with live music from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.  Joe Diethelm and his Alpenrose Band begin at 8 p.m.
Victoria's Wurst Foods by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "Allow me a food trip through Germany, a trip that parallels precisely with my Victoria food memories of the past."
The Old Fogey's Stogey by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "Is it just me, or are there suddenly far more people smoking cigars at this time than ever before in recorded history?"
Heroes of History by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "The life of Paul Revere is a story of loyalty and trustworthiness to country and devotion to family."
Petals, Politics, and Peace by Jim Larkin, Amicus curiae et editoris.  "He knew he was prone to become partisan if he didn't restrain himself, so he said in a more pleasant tone, 'Well, at least Ireland doesn't have a king, and I suppose that is a blessing ...'"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Roy S. Moorse is a circuit judge of a southern state who won a suit to keep the Ten Commandments in the State Capitol.  He wrote a wonderful poem ..."
Victoria Has Nine Homes in the Parade's 2000 Fall Showcase.  Located at 8410 Allegheny Grove Blvd. in Victoria, this model is priced at $318,185 and offers several high-tech features.
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.   "The City of Victoria has only one siren, and this one was installed back in the early 1980's.  I suggest more sirens be placed in the city at strategic locations."
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured the eight values targeted by School District #112 in "Be Excellent to Each Other."
The Sheriff's Shingle by Sheriff Bud Olson, Carver County.  "The best action to take when you observe an aggressive driver is to simply ignore him or her.  Do not verbally or physically challenge the aggressive driver."
Mixed Feelings by Pastor Keith Olstad, Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  "The warm summer winds churning the lakes, the lush greens of grasses and woodlands, the abundance of summer's blossoms, the resonant song of birds -- all represent such blessing that we hate to see them go."
Fall for Golf by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "As the days get shorter and colder, the awareness that winter is coming makes every round of golf that much sweeter."
Drives in Our Lives by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Competition for food is what is driving the hummingbirds in our backyard.  What is driving us, and how long can it last?"
Hook, Line, & Sinker by Editor Sue.  "As I write this, Allan is slicing and dicing at my kitchen counter -- not cucumbers or carrots, not apples or tomatoes or potatoes, but fish filets."
A Biker's Perspective On Golf by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Just like with motorcycling, golf is not for every personality."
The Routine of Remodeling by Janie Jasin, Motivational Speaker.  "Hurry!  Wake up and move the car out of the garage.  Is he here already?  How can I appear with hair wild and pasty face, barefoot, and get the car moved without being seen?"
Come to Understand by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "Years ago in southern Egypt, revolutionaries attacked a governor's home.  The governor's daughter was carried by one of the guards from her bedroom to safety.  He risked his life to protect her ...."
Introducing Zestar! by Bonnie Ronning, MN Landscape Arboretum.  "The Arboretum's most recent apple introduction, Zestar!, is being harvested and now available at the Apple House in Victoria."
Twenty-Five Years Ago Ben Wartman, 79, of Victoria, was honored as the Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year.
Postmaster Barb Hoffman was on hand to inspect the handicap ramp being built in front of the Victoria Post Office last week.
The Summer of 2000.  There are two seasons in Victoria, winter and construction.  This long hot construction season has made access to the St. Victoria Catholic Church very difficult."
Home Buying Tip by Steve and Kathy Schmieg, Coldwell Banker Burnet.  "When looking for a home, don't forget to ask about restrictive covenants."