This month marks one year that the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been changes in that year that has affected all of our lives from work to school to how we spend our free time. Thankfully there are now several vaccines that are helping us get back to more of a sense of normal.

It took the best team in Section 2AAA and in Class AAA to end the team portion of the wrestling season for the New Prague grapplers.
Shakopee, the defending Class AAA Champions and No. 1 ranked Sabres, won the final four individual matches in the Section Championship match to defeat...
To read more on this article, pick up the March 18, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Gladys R. Eilers, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at King’s Way in Belle Plaine.  Gladys was born on December 7, 1943 in New Prague to Leonard and Christine (Wolf) Nytes.  She was born and raised in the Union Hill area, attending Le Sueur County District School and was a 1961 graduate of New Prague High School.  Gladys married Donald W. “Fuzzy” Eilers on April 12, 1980 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill and the two were pretty inseparable ever since!  She was a member of St. John’s Parish Catholic Aid Association and then St.

Due to inclement weather, New Prague Area Schools will be releasing High School Students at 12:35 p.m. and Middle School Students at 12:45 p.m. today, Monday, March 15, 2021.
There will be no afternoon preschool and no evening activities.
Kids Company and WRAP will be closing early.
Fitness & Aquatic Center will be open, but please check emails and watch Facebook for possible schedule changes and closure updates.

A snowstorm the morning of Monday, March 15, reminded people it’s still winter. A sidewalk sweeper clears away snow in front of New Prague High School near the intersection of 12th Street NE and Columbus Avenue. While the New Prague area has had spring like weather over the last few days with temperatures reaching into the high 50s recently, old man winter provided a blast of sleet and snow on March 15. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Scott Dale Mischke, age 53 of Elko New Market passed away at his home after losing his 4 year fighting battle with prostate cancer on March 13th, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving parents; Duaine and Janice Mischke; uncle, Jim Jenkins and grandparents; Ken and Gloria Jenkins (Worthington, MN). Survived by wife, Debra; children, Nathan Mischke, Linzey (Josh) Stocker, and Miles Mischke; granddaughter, Raelyn; siblings, Cindy (Kevin) Burns, Leeland (Jayne) Mischke, Kevin Mischke, and many nieces and nephews.

Evelyn Trcka, age 102 of Shieldsville passed away peacefully on Thursday March 4, 2021 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. Visitation will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 3 – 7 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shieldsville and will continue Tuesday morning 9:30 – 11 am. Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 am with Fr. Thomas Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Shieldsville.

New Prague’s Ellie Hintgen, #14, left, attempts a breakaway from a Buffalo player during the Trojans’ home game on Friday, March 12 at the high school gym. New Prague played hard throughout the game, but lost 75-56.
For more on the game see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The New Prague Knights of Columbus had a busy night on Friday, March 5, as they served up 385 meals at their annual fish fry.
While all the meals were take out, there was...
To read more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Therese M. “Terry” McMahon, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home.  Terry was born on May 19, 1927 in Elkton, SD to William J. and Edith C. (Ferrie) Thielen.  She attended Elkton Country School, graduated from Elkton High School, and attended Minneapolis Teletype School.  She met the man of her dreams, Harold K. “Mac” McMahon, when she and he returned to Elkton after being gone for a short time.  Their love affair would result in a marriage of 70 years, beginning with their wedding on June 27, 1950 in Elkton. 

The New Prague boys hockey team dropped three games last week.
The Trojans were shutout Tuesday, March 2 by Delano. The Tigers outshot the Trojans, 38-13, and scored four goals in the third period.
Senior Jack Wilmes scored his fifth goal of the season Thursday, March 4 in a 2-1 loss to Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato. Wilkes gave the Trojans the lead in the first period. The Dragons followed with two first period goals. The final two periods were scoreless.

Daylight saving time has returned, prompting many to celebrate with an eye toward warmer temps and the change of seasons. As if on cue, this is a great time as well to celebrate newspapers and the sunshine they deliver to all of our lives and communities.
Reminding citizens and public officials about the public’s right of access to government information is the focus of “Sunshine Week: It’s Your Right to Know,” March 14-20. At its foundation, Sunshine Week underscores preserving the free flow of information for an open, effective and accountable government.

The New Prague girls basketball team picked up their first win of the season Tuesday, March 2.
The Trojans ended a 13-game losing streak by defeating Mound Westonka, 70-56.
The win is flip-flop of their game on Feb. 5 when M-W defeated the Trojans, 70-58.
Hannah Wedeking continues to led the offense, scoring 32 points and had 11 rebounds and six assists. Hatlevig scored 13 points and Avery Hennen added 10 points.

Four area Cub Scouts “crossed over” to Boy Scouts during a special Blue and Gold Banquet at the New Prague Park Ballroom, Sunday afternoon, March 7.
The new Boy Scouts are: Cooper Christenson, son of Derek and Krista Christenson, Daniel Vaughn, son of Brian and Angie Vaughn, Honu Fierst, son of Les and Aleka Fierst, and Kason Adamek, son of Terry Adamek and Carla Sticha.
Prior to “crossing,” the senior Webelos Cub Scouts received their...
To see more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Scott County is now take applications for its Fifth annual Fast-Track Business Challenge. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2021. Applications may be submitted through the website www.scottcountyfasttrack.com.

Today, Governor Tim Walz expanded the groups of individuals who are “priority eligible” for the COVID-19 vaccine, which include people with underlying health conditions, those with rare medical conditions, and documented disability; similarly, these priority groups now also include those working in the judicial system, food production, and food retail services. For specific information, please visit https://scottcountymn.gov/336/Public-Health for further definitions and information.