According to KEYC New Prague Times News of Mankato Brooklyn Russell, 16, of New Prague, was among two people injured in a two-vehicle crash the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Sibley County. The other person injured was Dean Dardis, 62, of Faribault.
The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to the crash at the intersection of 336th Street, or Sibley County Road 8, and 337th Lane. The crash site was approximately one mile west of the city of Le Sueur.

New Prague City Utility workers cut into the street near the intersection of Pershing Avenue NE and Fourth Street NE the morning of Monday, Feb. 8, to get to a water main break. The break likely happened where the water main and a fire hydrant connect. The subzero temperatures from the past few days likely caused the break. Crews were working in temperatures of -9 Fahrenheit. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 323 of New Prague watch as their cars compete in the annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the derby had to be held in groups of 15 people or less. The day began with the Tiger Cub Scouts, followed by the Wolves and Bears. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Aiden Turbak, front, prepares for a slap shot with Nolan Sticha and Bryce Kuhn close behind. The three were with Jacob Bisek and Owen Engquist, not pictured, at the outdoor rink at Sliding Hill Skate Park in New Prague on Saturday, Jan. 30, for a pickup hockey game. It was a good day for winter fun as temperatures were in the 20s and there was little to no wind. As they played, others youngsters were enjoying the snow at the nearby Sliding Hill.

The New Prague Planning Commission considered changes to the city’s zoning ordinances for a possible indoor firing range at its electronically held meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
City Planning Director Ken Ondich presented a concept review for an indoor firing range. He explained city staff had received an inquiry about the...
To see more on this story, pick up the February 4, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Editor Wade Young, Staff Writer Lisa Ingebrand, and Graphic Designer Jennifer Leff, who work for Suel Printing Company, were honored for their work during the 2021 Minnesota Newspaper Association's (MNA) Annual Convention on January 28.
Young, from the Montgomery Messenger, won in the...
To see more on this story, pick up the February 4, 2021 print editions of The New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger and LifeEnterprise.

Scott County Public Health provides services to promote healthier living for county residents. Public Health staff includes licensed registered nurses and health educators who provide assessment, teaching, support, and referrals to residents of Scott County
Who is eligible to get a vaccine right now?
For the week of February 1, 2021, Scott County Public Health is vaccinating the following groups only:

Superintendent Tim Dittberner of the New Prague School District informed the New Prague School Board at its Monday, Jan. 25, meeting that more than 200 school district employees have been allotted for COVID vaccines. He was told the news in a...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

New Prague’s Boy Scout Troop 323 took a trip to northeastern Minnesota the weekend of Friday, Jan. 15, to Monday, Jan. 18, to attend the High Adventure Camp at Northern Tier near Ely. Breaking up into two crews, the Boy Scouts learned how to...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Ruth Heiland and Cheryl Kollasch of Scott County Public Health Services prepare COVID-19 vaccine shots on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. The hall was the site for a vaccine clinic that was mainly for essential health care workers who had previously registered. It was held from 1-6 p.m. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Jenni Wickman of Generation Building Center, left, was named Business of the Year by the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 26. Shanna Gutzke-Kupp, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, right, presents Wickman with a plaque. Wickman operates the business with her husband Tom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce held a Dinner Drive-Thru on January 26. For more see the Thursday, Feb. 4, print issues of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

A man faces murder and arson charges after a fire on Sunday morning.
According to Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason, on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, at approximately 7:15 a.m. the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire at 37722 Hunting Preserve Lane in Le Center.
Investigation into the incident revealed the deceased body of an adult male believed to be Bruce Alan Traxler, 64, who lived at the address.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Hardy Robert Wills-Traxler, 25, of Le Center.

Residents and staff at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living in New Prague and police and fire departments in New Prague and Elko New Market have begun to get the vaccination for COVID-19.
Lydia Rasmussen of Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living said they had a clinic on...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

The New Prague Snow Drifters, the local snowmobile club that maintains area snowmobile trails, took time this fall and early winter to convert an old grain bin into a warming shelter for snowmobilers.
Club member Brian Jindra said they began discussions this summer. The club’s Trail Coordinators, the Groomer Committee and board members continued talks about a...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger.

A pay-it-forward challenge is rapidly spreading through New Prague, and local businesses couldn’t be happier.
The challenge, which involves an individual receiving a gift card to a local business then buying multiple gift cards to local businesses and gifting them to friends (challenging them to keep the cycle going), has bolstered local businesses struggling during the pandemic—and has provided a good dose of positive...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Scott County Public Health will be continuing to hold testing for COVID-19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague through the month of January. There will be two more testing dates at the KC Hall, 411 11th Ave. SW, next to the Dairy Queen in New Prague. The remaining two dates are Monday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 25, both will be held from 2-5 p.m. The testing is open to everyone age 2 or older, whether or not they have symptoms and are free with no insurance needed.