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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the New Market Town Hall, 8950 230th St. E. Lakevillle, MN 55024
See flyer attached to make an appointment.
Shirley Scheffert, 82, of Montgomery, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on June 19, 1938, in New Prague to William and Helen (Kajer) Svobodny. She was a graduate of New Prague High School and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato where she received her LPN nursing degree.
Shirley was united in marriage to Karl J. Scheffert on May 14, 1960, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. Together, they raised five children: Mark, Scott, Mary Kaye, Donna and Susan.
Kathleen (Kay) Hartmann, age 81, of Jordan, MN, died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 19, 2020. Her influence as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sibling and friend will be cherished. Nothing lit up Kay’s life more than when her children and grandchildren were around. They truly were her heartbeat and her legacy will live on through them.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced that Connie Lou Herbst (62) and Austin James Herbst (26), both of New Prague, were arrested in regards of the death of 63-year-old Gary Albert Herbst of Elko New Market. Gary Herbst, who was the husband and father respectively of the two, was reported as a missing person to the Elko New Market Police Department in 2014. His remains were later found in Maple Grove Township in Barron County, WI in late 2017.
Those who have been reading this column often over the years know that I sometimes dip into a mixture of humor and seriousness about what is being observed each month. On the whimsical side, November is Banana Pudding Lovers Month and National Fun with Fondue Month. More seriously it’s Diabetic Eye Disease Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month and National Diabetes Month.
Coborn’s, Inc. announced this week another new measure the company is taking to disinfect its shopping carts after guest use. The company’s supermarkets are now utilizing electrostatic cleaning sprayers to disinfect carts in an effort to minimize surface spread of the COVID-19 virus. Once shopping carts have been returned to cart areas, staff uses the Victory Cordless Sprayer to lightly mist disinfectant on the carts.
The New Prague volleyball team split two matches with Waconia last week to remain in second place in the Wright County Conference East Division.
The Trojans defeated Waconia 25-18, 25-20, and 25-21 Tuesday, Nov. 10 which was Parent’s Night.
Two nights later the Wildcats turned the tables and defeated New Prague 25-19, 25-18, 22-25, and 25-22.
New Prague’s Dennis Dvorak was recently named to the Minnesota Historical Society’s Honorary Council, which recognizes individuals for distinguished work in service of Minnesota history and advancement of the mission of the state historical society, which is “Using the power of history to transform lives” by preserving, sharing and connecting. Dvorak was being honored for his work with the New Prague Area Historical Society. The recognition came during the Minnesota Historical Society’s 171st annual meeting, which was held as a Zoom meeting due to the pandemic.
Be sure to shop local with all of the new restrictions starting Friday, Nov. 20th.
A three vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Highways 19 and 13 sometime before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, east of New Prague. All involved had minor injuries. According to an early report with the Minnesota State Patrol a GMC pickup truck failed to yield at the intersection, hitting a Jeep Wrangler that was headed west on Highway 19 and then hit a Mercury Milan that was at the south facing stop sign on Highway 13. Also responding was North Memorial Ambulance and the New Prague Police Department. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
The increase in COVID-19 cases has had an affect on the area. Businesses have been affected as several have had to close for a few days and others for nearly two weeks. Due to the increase of cases New Prague Area Schools recently made the decision to have the high school go to distance learning on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and kindergarten through eighth grade will begin distance learning on Monday, Nov. 23. New Prague Area Schools are scheduled to remain in distance learning until December 23.
Thursday, November 19th 10 am - 2 pm Jordan Fire Station: 501 N Varner St. Jordan, MN 55352
A medical helicopter from North Memorial Health transports at least one person from the scene of a two vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Highways 19 and 13, east of New Prague, before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. According to early reports a Ford Ranger XLT collided with a Honda Odyssey. At least one person was transported by North Memorial Health ambulance. Also on the scene was the State Patrol, New Prague Police Department, New Prague Fire Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. For more see a future issue of The New Prague Times, plus this website.
