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 New Prague Junior Varsity girls lacrosse team defeated Rochester Mayo 8-2 and the varsity followed with a 14-4 win Thursday, April 22.
The JV played really well on both ends of the field. Addison Fischer scored four goals to lead the Trojans with Audrey Johnson, Emily Johnson, Rachel Brandt and Lilly Weiland all contributing goals. The defense played well and goalie Maddie Danner had a great evening keeping them to two.
In a battle of two of the top four teams in the Wright County Conference softball standings, Delano pulled out 14-9 win over New Prague Friday, April 23.
The Tigers trailed 7-6 heading into the fifth inning when they scored eight unearned runs to build a 14-7 lead. New Prague added two runs in the sixth inning and outhit the Tigers (16 to 13), but were handed their first WCC loss in three games. Delano leads the league with a 4-1 record.
Motorists on Highway 21 in Rice County at Shieldsville are encountering lane closures that began April 19 as crews start resurfacing, making intersection improvements and repairing culverts, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Work includes resurfacing approximately eight miles of Hwy. 21 from about one mile west of Interstate 35 to Highway 99. New turn lanes/bypass lanes will be installed at Shields Court, Mazaska Lake Trail, Lake Mazaska Boat Launch and French Lake Trail.
A week ago on Wednesday, April 21, I went to Le Center to get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. It went well and the only side effect I had was that my shoulder was a bit sore for a day where I received the inoculation.
Beginning on Saturday, May 1, and lasting an entire week to Saturday, May 8, people can participate in the Virtual Run New Prague. This is the second year the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs and the Kids Fun Run are being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also the second year people can run the Half Marathon as a relay.
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce organizes Run New Prague. It posted on its website that...
To read more on this article, pick up the April 29, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.
Bradley University senior Taylor Ledwein was voted the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Year after capturing the fifth All-MVC honor of her career as she helped Bradley women’s golf tie for sixth in the final team standings at the 20-2021- MVC Championship April 20.
Ledwein earned her fourth top-10 finish of the year, tying for eighth individually to pace the Brave at 21-over 234 after firing a team-best 82 in the final round during a cold and snowy final day.
After missing out on last year, buyers and sellers were ready to wheel and deal at what has become the seasonal kick-off location to the swap meet season in the Midwest.
From Friday to Sunday, approximately 700 vendors gathered to sell their wares at the 44th Annual Le Sueur Pioneer Power Swap Meet.
“Everybody was happy to be out and among...
To see more on this article, pick up the April 29, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger, The New Prague Times or the LifeEnterprise papers.
The Le Sueur County Board announced the finalists selected for the position of County Administrator.
On April 6, 2021, the Board selected four individuals to participate in an interview process that will take place on May 3, 2021. Liza Donabauer of DDA Human Resources, Inc., is the consultant hired to assist the County in the selection process.
Joseph Hatch
Joseph Hatch is currently serving as the Director of Human Resource Business Operations for the City of Minneapolis where he has served for approximately 13 months.
From left, Eagle View Elementary School staff Lisa Rezac and Mary Ingebretson receive grab-n-go breakfasts from Tony Buthe, Director of Educational Services for New Prague Area Schools, the morning of Wednesday, April 28, as part of the school district’s Support Staff Appreciation Week.
Between Monday, April 26, to Thursday, April 29, 300 grab-n-go breakfasts are being presented to the assorted support staff at each of the school buildings to acknowledge the work of bus drivers to custodians to health services and others have done over the last year.
Clayton “Cookie” George Kukacka, age 84, of Owatonna, formerly of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Medford at his daughter Deb’s home.
Visitation will take place Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service following at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Montgomery. Military honors will be provided by the Montgomery Area Honor Guard.
Placidus Henry “PH” Wick, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Ridgeview Medical Center, in Waconia, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Guests may arrive after 10:30 am. Father Neil Bakker will preside. The Jordan Vets Honor Guard will provide military honors. PH will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in his memory, by the family.
Coborn’s Marketplace director Matt Mies, center, accepts the 2020 Business of the Year award at the New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s annual Meeting and Dinner the evening of Monday, April 26, held at Next Chapter Winery. Coborn’s was among six groups that were nominated for the honor this year. Coborn’s was nominated for the award as the grocery store provided service to its customers and an assortment of activities to help people throughout the last year. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Albert P. Zweber, age 91, of rural Lakeville, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
New Prague High School students prepare for the Grand March at Trojan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. The Grand March was broken into two groups this year with the first group held between 3-4 p.m. with about 50 couples signed up for it. The second group was held between 4:30-5:30 p.m. with 80 couples signed up. Families, in limited numbers, watched from the bleachers as each couple walked along the football field and paused at the 50-yard line for photos. Prom continues with a formal dinner at the Park Ballroom with prizes and entertainment to top off the evening.
The New Prague High School softball team signs posters for young fans on Friday, April 23, after the Trojans home game against Delano. The posters featured the Trojans on this year’s team. It was a close game in the early innings with the lead changing hands, but Delano came out ahead 14-9. For more on the game see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
