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.
On June 2, 1974 Father Kevin Clinton was ordained a priest at St. Paul Seminary, now 45 years later he will be holding his last Mass this Sunday, June 2, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague.
Braith Auto Repair and city officials held a ground breaking ceremony the morning of Thursday, May 23, in New Prague’s Industrial Park, just off of Highway 21. The ceremony was the latest step for the business, located outside of New Prague, to relocate into the community.
Howard Braith, owner of the business, and his family plan to build a 4,992 square foot mechanical repair shop on the 2.59 acres lot.
Principal Pat Pribyl, seated, gets high fives from Raven Stream Elementary School students who won prizes in a drawing during the last day of classes on Thursday, May 30. Superintendent Tim Dittberner, right, drew names. He and other school leaders showed up on Thursday to wish Pribyl a happy retirement after more than 38 years in education. The students honored Pribyl with chants, songs and a video. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
The Minnesota Legislature finished its business for 2019 last week, with a special session that wrapped up Saturday morning, with all of the necessary budget bills passed and expected to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
As noted on this page last week, while a special session was needed to complete the work, it was still done in a timely manner, without much of the vitriol and grandstanding that we had become used to over the last six years.
The New Prague Trojans had plenty of chances to score, but couldn't get the key hit they needed and lost to Farmington 5-0 in the Section 1AAAA softball championship game Thursday, May 30, in Austin.
The Tigers scored one in the fourth and four in the fifth. This was the third time in four years the two teams met for the Section championship, New Prague won in 2016 and Farmington in 2017.
Read more in the print edition.
Elko New Market welcomed its newest police officer, Steve Hotaling, during the Wednesday, May 22, meeting of the Elko New Market City Council. Police Chief Brady Juell provided a biography of Hotaling before pinning a police officer’s badge on Hotaling’s uniform.
The New Prague Trojan boys lacrosse team finished its season last week with three wins, defeating Southwest Christian, Mankato and Lakeville South in JV action.
The team ended its inaugural season with an 8-5-1 record, playing mostly against junior varsity teams. Activities Director Brad Skogerboe said he expects the team will play a varsity schedule next year.
After a one-day postponement, the New Prague Trojan girls track and field team hosted its Last Chance invitational Wednesday, May 22. The meet served as a last chance for JV athletes to compete and for varsity athletes to get in one more competition before the Section 2AA Tournament. That tournament was scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 29, at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, with finals set for Friday, May 31.
New Prague won the Last Chance meet with 180.67 points. Waseca was second at 120.83, followed by Kasson- Mantorville (32.5) and Waconia (30).
Gertrude Catherine (Bushard) Klaras, 10-06-1931 to 5-24-2019. Born and raised near St. George and graduated from New Ulm Catholic School in 1949. Gertrude married Richard Klaras of St. James, MN in September 27, 1952. Together Dick and Gertie created quite the family. And, as the family grew, they moved from St. James to Victoria, MN and finally settling on an eighty-acre parcel in rural Rice County, west of Webster, MN. Richard and Gertrude had 10 children together; Jeff, Cathy, Lynn, Mike (Mary), Tom, Agnes, Bill (Shelley), Tony, Steve (Jenny), Barb (Jim) Kivisto.
For the third time in four seasons, New Prague and Farmington will play for the championship in Section 1AAAA softball tournament.
Farmington defeated New Prague 2-1 in eight innings Tuesday, May 29, in a winner’s bracket game to advance to the title game. The Tigers led 1-0 and the Trojans had two outs in the top of the seventh when Maggie Vivant homered to tie the game, sending it to extra innings. The tigers scored in the bottom of the eight to advances.
After going eight innings before scoring in the ninth for a 1-0 win Saturday, the New Prague Trojans didn’t waste any time getting on the board in their second round playoff game Tuesday, May 28, against Owatonna. Collin Dorzinski singled, stole second and scored on a base hit by Cade Pavek.
Goldie M. Novak, age 102, died peacefully, May 26, 2019 at Sunrise Senior Living in Edina. She was born January 8, 1917 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Fred August Jahn and Sophie M. (Ruehling) Jahn. She grew up in rural New Prague and attended Le Sueur County District School.
Highway 93 from Highway 169 to Henderson closed at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 27, due to flooding of the Rush River, and Highway 19 between Henderson and Highway 169 closed today, Tuesday, May 28, due to flooding of the Minnesota River.
This is the fourth time that Highway 93 closed this spring from flooding and the second time Highway 19 east of Henderson closed due to flooding.
MnDOT crews will continue to monitor area highways, bridges and bluffs to ensure motorists safety.
Capt. Lesley Fierst, USN, gave the main address during New Prague”s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. Monday's ceremonies were moved indoors due to the weather, however the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard visited area cemeteries to pay respect to veterans who were buried there. Read more in the print edition.
Due to the weather, New Prague's Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled and the program with speaker Captain Lesley Fierst has been moved indoors to the Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Ave. S in New Prague.
"Mother Nature made the call for us," said Paul Busch of the New Prague American Legion. "The program will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Ballroom."
He said the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard is planning to make all of the cemetery visits as scheduled, but there will be no parade.
New Prague Trojan left-hander Luke Tupy pitched struck out 17 batters over nine innings to carry his team to a 1-0 extra-inning win over Lakeville South in the opening round of the Section 1AAAA playoffs Saturday, May 25.
Tupy allowed just two hits, both early in the game, and walked one. He had 12 strikeouts through the regulation seven innings, but the game remained scoreless after seven innings, and Tupy struck out five of six batters in the two extra innings.
