A haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota drifted into the southern part of the state Thursday morning, July 16, and could be seen in the distance looking west along New Prague’s Main Street.
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Gopher State Railway Museum (GSRM), north of New Prague, held train rides on its historic train engine or cars.
Crews working on the new POPS (Praha Outdoor Performance Stage) facility north of West Main Street were busy Wednesday, July 1, installing a nearly two-ton glulam (glued laminated) timber beam in the front of the faci
Orioles use big numbers in a pair of DRS victories
Mike Meyer is honorary survivor at annual ACS Relay for Life
Mike Meyer knows all about luck – bad luck, good luck.
He’s seen his share of both.
After a tough extra-innings setback, a win was just what the doctor ordered for the Union Hill Bulldogs Sunday.
Elko New Market celebrated Fire Rescue Days Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28, plus its annual Saturday, June 27, parade marked its 25th anniversary.
He entered the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games looking to enjoy the experience and do the best he could.
For New Prague’s Seth Dorner, mission accomplished.
The 1940 locomotive and 1956 caboose at Gopher State Railway Museum makes the turn on their track on Saturday, Aug. 31. The railroad museum two miles north of New Prague on Highway 21 is offering rides this weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1. Admission is free for this family fun event. People can also see the 1880 St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba business car that has a long history both on and off the tracks. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Mary A. Gregory, age 88 of Belle Plaine, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, with Fr. Brian Lynch officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Monday at Our Lady of the Prairie Church in Belle Plaine. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Belle Plaine followed by a luncheon at church.
The New Prague Economic Development Authority is seeking interested Main Street businesses to serve on the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction (Highway 19) Project Marketing Committee for 2020. This effort is being made in conjunction with the New Prague Chamber of Commerce.
Committee members will help create, develop and implement communication, marketing and promotional strategies to support downtown businesses during the Main Street Reconstruction Project, which is scheduled to take place in 2020.
The New Market Muskies advanced to the third round of the Minnesota Class CBaseball Tournament with a 1-0 win over Luverne
Franklin (Frank) George Breen, 81, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Augustana Lakeside Community Home in Dassel. Visitation was held on Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 12 noon with funeral service following at 12 noon, all at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be at a later date.
Frank was born on May 2, 1938, in Armour, SD to George W. and Ella J. (Herron) Breen. He graduated from Armour High School and also Southern State College in Springfield, SD. Frank was united in marriage to Jackie Lineback on August 19, 1961, in SD.
Prime weather, great field activities, and a strong feature were just a few of the highlights that helped to make the 46th annual Pioneer Power Show a success, according to Bill Thelemann.
Thelemann, the president of the Le Sueur Pioneer Power Show, said that this year’s attendance on Saturday was close to record breaking for single day attendance.
“The crowd was unbelievable,” he said. “It makes me feel good to see that. I’m very thankful for the people that came to see our show.”
On Monday, Sept. 2, we celebrate Labor Day.
Typically considered the end of the summer recreation season, most people don’t put much thought into the holiday and its history and meaning.
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
The New Prague Trojan boys soccer team got its season started last week with a pair of Big 9 opponents, and while the Trojan defense was strong, their offense could not find the net as they lost 2- 0 to Mankato West and 1-0 to Faribault.
New Prague’s offense busted loose for five goals in a 5-0 win over Jordan Monday, Aug. 26. Details on that game will be published next week.
I was at a recent author visit at the library, Peg Meier, who said, “Everybody has a story.” That is appropriate in that August marks my 20th anniversary of working at The New Prague Times and in that time I have covered many people’s stories. The vast number of stories have covered a wide range of areas, from their hobbies to beginning new jobs or retiring to how they are helping others to their grievances with others to how their family is dealing with disease or small miracles or tragedies.
The New Prague Trojan volleyball team opened its season last week with two tough opponents over two days, and came away with a pair of sweeps.
The Trojans (ranked No. 9, in Class AAA) defeated Mayer Lutheran (No. 3, Class A) and Belle Plaine (No. 4, Class AA) to get its season off to a good start. On Tuesday, they were scheduled to face Northfield, a state tournament team last season.
New Prague hosts two more traditionally strong opponents in St. Michael-Albertville on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Shakopee Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague, 301 Second St. NE, will be holding a Cancer Support Group, from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Call 952-257-8220 for more information or check out the Mayo Clinic Health System's website.
Ilo V. Hinze, age 95 of Prior Lake, formerly of New Prague and New Ulm, passed away on August 4, 2019.
Margaret Jane Koenig-Peterson, age 63, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Margaret was born on May 6, 1956 and was adopted lovingly by Joseph J. and Marcella J.
One run was enough for the New Market Muskies as they defeated the Luverne Redbirds 1-0 in a second round game at the State Class C tournament in Maple Lake Sunday, Aug. 25.
Kyle Bergstrom got a leadoff single in the bottom of the eighth and Nick Rost sacrificed pinch runner Justin Firpo to second. Brett Herber connected with a base hit that scored Firpo just ahead of the throw to give the Muskies a 1-0 lead.
Tony Vocca pitched seven shutout innings for New Market. Matt Lane,draftee from Faribault, pitched the final two innings and got the win.
William T. Dietz, age 71, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following an extended illness, surrounded by his family.
Memorial visitation to celebrate Bill and share stories will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave N., Faribault, Minnesota. A short blessing will be at 2:00 p.m., followed by a social until approximately 5 p.m.
Eighth grade students in Jamie Schoenbauer’s classroom at St. Wenceslaus School visit before the start of class on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26. St. Wenceslaus School started the week with classes for the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Kindergarten through fifth grade students will begin school on Wednesday, Aug. 28. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
