The Steeds of Stumpf by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent. “Many of you good readers out there may not be aware of how the ‘Cowboy Tom’ moniker became attached to these little monthly stories over, lo, these 20 years now.”

A Peek Inside Enki Brewing by Sue Orsen/The Victoria Gazette. “It was sort of a pre-soft opening on June 21st, the first day of summer. The Old Creamery in downtown Victoria was humming, not loudly but graciously.”

A Peek Inside Pierson Lake by Telly Mamayek, MCWD. “Another carp harvest is underway at Pierson Lake. Area residents have been putting in some long hours removing the invasive fish from the lake this year.”

New Public Facilities Long Overdue by Mayor Tom O’Connor, Victoria, MN. “The city has announced plans to build a new City Hall in downtown on one of the two potential sites and a new Public Works facility on Bavaria Road. Both are long overdue.”

The Season Begins by Sue Orsen/TheVictoria Gazette. “I suggest it was the most beautiful evening for a concert that ever was. It was simply lovely. And so was the music provided by the Island Time Band.”

Doggone Roundabouts by Thom Derr, Motorcycle Man. “Round and round we go and where we stop, nobody knows. The Harley Babe and I are concerned when we encounter those doggone roundabouts.”

Lions Roll Up Their Sleeves by Brian Tjenstrom, Victoria Lions President. “July marks a very active time for our club. We welcome new board members as we continue to support several local events.”

Spilling into July by Lucas Graunke, Budding Climatologist. “July is typically one of the hottest months in Minnesota, but some years August can be warmer. This year may end up different with a cooler July than normal.”

Transportation Funding by Randy Maluchnik, Carver County Commissioner. “As the MN State Legislature worked through high profile issues, you may have missed some important changes to transportation funding and levy limits.”

Chamber’s Channel by Deb McMillan, SW Metro Chamber. “The Scholarship Committee of the SW Metro Chamber held its annual 5K for Education on June 1st.”

Remember When by Sue Orsen. “Remember when Jerry Michel drove his tractor and hayrack up and down and around many of the streets in Victoria every summer?”

Gunnar’s 1st Communion by Sue Orsen. “Here are the Cowboy Commandments, not necessarily numbered to code.