The New Prague Trojan girls tennis team lost two matches last week, to Orono and Mankato East. 

Friday, Sept. 20, will mark the end of a career for Bob Hanek. 
 A barber since 1960 and the proprietor of Bob’s Barber Shop since 1972, Hanek will put down his clippers for the last time at his shop at 127 Main Street E, in front of Czecher’s New Prague Times Sports Bar. 
The son of a barber. Bob’s dad - also named Bob - had a barber shop in Montgomery for 67 years. retiring in 1996. Bob Sr. wasn’t in favor of his son going into the business. “He tried to talk me out of it… tried to talk me into doing something else,” he said. “Together we had 127 years in this business.”

Leroy A. Reinke, age 82. Passed away Sept. 16, 2019.
Born Feb. 24, 1937 in Helena Twp, Scott County, rural New Prague to Alvin and Hilda (Boettcher) Reinke. Confirmed on May 13, 1951 at Friedens Lutheran Church, rural New Prague. Married May 15th, 1960 to Elisabeth  E. Krause at St. Johns Lutheran Church Willow Creek, rural Vernon Center, MN. Leroy was employed as a computer programmer prior to retirement. 

William “Bill” Frank Proshek, age 86, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. 

Betty L. Swenson, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Ebenezer Aurora on France in Edina after a long battle with breast cancer.  Betty was born on June 7, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Charles Nelson and Johnnie Grace (Hunter) Wilson.  She grew up in Odell, Oregon, and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class.  She married the love of her life, Orvin E.

The New Prague Knights of Columbus of Council #2023 receive a blessing from Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the end of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Mass that celebrated the centennial of Council #2023. The celebration of the founding of the council continued with a social hour at the New Prague Knights of Columbus Hall, a dinner and a commemorative program with Archbishop Hebda as the keynote speaker. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The second of a third tank from Chart Industries made its way down New Prague’s Main Street the night of Saturday, Sept. 14. The first tank travelled through New Prague on Friday, Sept. 13, and the third is scheduled to go through town the evening of Monday, Sept. 16, depending on weather. The three 172,000-gallon tanks were being transported from Chart Industries’ New Prague plant to a Minnesota River port in Savage. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Runners in the Ninth annual Brain Power Walk/Run head out of Trojan Stadium in New Prague to continue the 5K course that went through nearby neighborhoods and ended back in Trojan Stadium the morning of Saturday, Sept. 14. Overall winner for the 5K was Maizie Deihl in about 20 minutes. She came back from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to run the race. The 5K and one-mile walk raises funds for grants for New Prague Area Schools. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Chart Industries in New Prague will be shipping three 172,000-gallon tanks from its New Prague plant to a Minnesota River port in Savage over the next few days.
The first tank, which is 168 feet long, 17 feet wide and 18 feet tall, will leave the New Prague facility sometime Friday evening, Sept. 13. The tanks, which weigh 395,000 pounds empty, will head south on Highway 21 to Main Street, then go east on Main Street/Highway 19 through downtown New Prague and continue on to Highway 13, then head north on Highway 13 toward Savage.

Donald J. Grinde, age 40, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  Donny was born on August 14, 1979 in St. Paul to Ronald J. and Kathy K. (Buchman) Grinde.  He grew up in the Lakeville area and attended Lakeville Public Schools.  He married the love of his life, Rachael M.

Farmhouse Market owners Paul and Kendra Rasmusson, have opened a two-bedroom inn above their store at 120 West Main Street.
Featuring top-notch finishes designed to encourage out-of-towners to visit New Prague for longer than just a day trip, the inn houses two rooms, each with their own bathroom, and a shared common space. The inn can be rented by the individual room or as a 2-bedroom suite.

Mother Nature showed off its awesome power last week, as Hurricane Dorian made its way along the eastern seaboard. Thankfully, much of the U.S. was spared from its fury, though there was some major flooding and damage when the hurricane made landfall in North Carolina.

The New Prague Trojans played one of their best matches of the season Thursday, Sept. 5, but came up short in a 1-0 loss to state power Orono. They rebounded with a 3-1 win over Section 1AA rival Rochester Mayo.

The New Prague Trojan girls tennis team split a pair of dual meets last week, losing to Chanhassen and defeating Holy Family Catholic. The team placed fourth at the Brainerd Invitational Saturday, Sept. 7.
New Prague’s meet with Mankato East on Monday, Sept. 9, was postponed due to rain. The Trojans were scheduled to compete at Orono Tuesday, Sept. 10, then host Delano Tuesday, Sept. 17. New Prague faces Hutchinson at home on Thursday, Sept. 19.

The New Prague Trojan girls swim and dive team defeated Litchfield 60-40 Thursday, Sept. 5, to go to 2- 1 on the season (1-1 Wright County Conference). They also placed third at the Blomington Kennedy Invitational Saturday, Sept. 7. New Prague will host Dassel Cokato Thursday, Sept. 12, and Waconia on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Trojans 60, Dragons 40 New Prague placed 1-2 in two individual events, Ella Lund won the 200 freestyle and Julia Basset was second in a personal best time of 2:24.52, while in the 200 individual medley, Payten Schieffer and Riley Siegle took the top two spots.

Seven years ago Martin Brett of Kilkenny, Ireland, made a trip to Kilkenny, MN.
At the time, Brett was the mayor of the community and was extended an invitation to come to Minnesota.
Mayor Brett was present for the first Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day celebration, but he also attended for another reason.
The two cities signed a formal twinning, which is an official document which declared them sister cities.