It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Noah Stephens- Brown on May 6, 2022. This was unexpected and our family is devastated by the loss of our beloved son and brother. After overcoming brain cancer 4½ years ago, Noah died from bacterial meningitis brought on by complications from that brain surgery.

Thomas J. Shriver, age 87, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. 
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from noon until 3 p.m. at Richter’s Woods Barn outside of Montgomery.

Carl Albert Border, January 7, 1932 - April 29, 2022
Carl Albert Border passed away on April 29, 2022, after a prolonged illness.
Carl was born in Port Byron, Illinois to Samuel and Leila (Priest) Border, and was the youngest of seven children. He served in the U.S. Navy before completing an apprenticeship as a tool & dye maker. He married Lillian Murphy in 1961 and they had two children. They moved to Goose Creek, South Carolina in 1985, where he enjoyed his retirement and owned a fishing reel repair business. 

Linda Fahrenkamp, at podium, sings the National Anthem during the dedication ceremony for New Prague’s new Veterans Memorial along Main Street on Saturday, May 14. A large crowd attended the ceremony that included prayers, a history of the Veterans Memorial, from how it began to fundraising to how it honors those who served and gave all. The ceremony also included a reading of the names on the Honor Wall, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Fifth grade students from New Prague’s elementary schools, Eagle View, Falcon Ridge and Raven Stream, participate in one of the track events during the annual Fifth Grade Track and Field Day at Trojan Stadium in New Prague on Friday, May 13. Approximately 300 fifth grade students were enjoying a day of races, the long jump and the high jump. The program has been going on for more 30 years. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her home.  Mary Lee was born on March 21, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Douglas and Alice (Nickel) Shonka.  She graduated from New Prague High School and attended Mankato State College for a short time before finishing her education at a beauty school in Minneapolis.  She worked as a beautician for a number of years.  She met the man who would become her husband at a Sadie Hawkins dance when he came as a member of the rock band that played for the dance.  She and Paul Berg were married on

A dedication ceremony will be held for New Prague’s new Veterans Memorial, 410 Main St. E, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, rain or shine.

A complete team effort by the New Prague girls lacrosse team lifted them to a 21-6 win over Waconia Tuesday, May 3.
Senior Eme Halbmaier scored 10 goals, sophomore Payton Pumper scored three goals, and sophomore Ellie Schmidt scored two goals to lead the Trojans. Junior Joslyn Brotemarkle had eight assists and junior Calista Brotemarkle had seven ground ball controls.
“Waconia started out strong early as we were trying out a new defense,” head coach Julie Wegner Bowers said. “The girls did a great job of adjusting and we came out on top.”
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The Lonsdale City Council has scheduled a work session to be held prior to their regularly scheduled meeting on May 12 to discuss the current and future housing needs within the city.
Lonsdale City Administrator Joel Erickson said that staff was recently contacted by a builder regarding a potential housing project that would include market rate rental townhomes.
At this time, according to Erickson, there are no properties available that are currently zoned for multi-family housing.

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the death of a 23-year-old male construction worker who was run over by a skid loader on Highway 99 Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 99 and 181st Street in Montgomery Township where the Minnesota Valley Electric Company/MVEC was working in the Electrical Power Line System.

Bruce Patrick Reynolds, age 82, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at Traditions of Montgomery.
Bruce was born on June 5, 1939, and adopted as an infant by Elmer P. and Dorothy Reynolds. He attended and graduated from schools in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Army during the early 1960s.
He worked for many years as a bartender in his parents’ bar in New Prague, and later as a maintenance man and overnight staff at Sunrise Farm in Montgomery.

Rose Mary “Mickey” Havlicek, age 93 of Veseli, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, with her family by her side.
She was born on February 3, 1929 in Hampton, MN and was married to Ray Havlicek on May 1, 1948. Rose Mary lived most of her life in Veseli, MN with her last three years spent at Traditions of Montgomery.

Update
On May 4, at 11:44 a.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch was notified of a barn on fire along 280th Street (Highway 13/19, east of New Prague) in Cedar Lake Township.
Police and fire were dispatched to the address and found a large steel shed and single-family home on fire. Fire personnel immediately began fire suppression efforts and were ultimately able to extinguish both fires. However, damage to the home and shed was substantial.

Francis E. Schoenecker, age 73, of New Prague, formerly of Montgomery, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Mala Strana Assisted Living.  Francis was born on July 9, 1948 in New Prague to Erwin H. and Mary E. (Ademmer) Schoenecker.  He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Montgomery High School.  He worked for Minnesota Valley Breeders for many years and finished out his career as a machinist for Scott Equipment. 

Armella A. Hartman Hinderscheit, age 95, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Traditions of Montgomery.  Armella was born on August 20, 1926 in St. Bernard, Nebraska to Anton and Christina (Niebur) Dohmen.  She grew up in St.