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.
New Prague pitcher, Henry Novak, left, and the Trojans’ defense held St. Peter’s hits down as New Prague defeated St. Peter, 9-1, Saturday, June 3, at Johnson Park in New Ulm. New Prague High School now moves on in the Section 2AAA baseball tournament. The No. 1 seeded Trojans will play Tuesday, June 6, 5 p.m. at Johnson Park. New Prague will take on the winner of the Mankato East, No. 3 seed, and Marshall, No. 2 seed, game. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
New Prague pitcher, Henry Novak, left, and the Trojans’ defense held St. Peter’s hits down as New Prague defeated St. Peter, 9-1, Saturday, June 3, at Johnson Park in New Ulm. New Prague High School now moves on in the Section 2AAA baseball tournament. The No. 1 seeded Trojans will play Tuesday, June 6, 5 p.m. at Johnson Park. New Prague will take on the winner of the Mankato East, No. 3 seed, and Marshall, No. 2 seed, game. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
A year after they surprised the field with a strong performance win at the state tournament, the New Prague indoor softball team is heading back to state hoping to put both facets of the game together to enjoy another strong showing.
They’ll play a beloved oldtime song Bill Vogel loved at the cemetery following his funeral Mass Saturday. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was one of his favorite tunes.
In his perfect world, Bill Vogel would have been a professional baseball player. He could hit and played good defense at first base. Instead, he and his wife raised a family. He ran a bank, taught his children to work hard, be honest. He served his country and community for several decades. Overall, Vogel’s family agreed, he enjoyed a pretty good life lived the way he wanted to live it.
During the Memorial Day program Monday, May 29, at the New Prague Veterans Memorial, main speaker Col. Joe Sharkey talked about how Minnesotans have volunteered for the armed forces over the decades. At area cemeteries, family members took time to remember and honor those who served.
At Lanesburgh cemetery Monday morning, brothers Roger and Russ Meyer, both of New Prague, remembered their dad, Ivan G. Meyer, who is buried at the cemetery, southwest of New Prague. “My dad was a Korean veteran,” said Roger Meyer.
Janet M. Ceplecha, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee. Janet was born on September 11, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia M. (Malecha) Novak. She grew up in the Veseli area, attending country school and then graduated from New Prague High School. She married John F.
New Prague High School’s Jake Lundquist, 15, crosses home plate after getting a grand slam in the Trojans’ home game Wednesday, May 31. New Prague started the Section 2AAA tournament with a shut out of Worthington, 12-0. The Trojans, No. 1 seed in the tournament, advances to the Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. game at Johnson Park in New Ulm. New Prague will take on the fifth seeded St. Peter, which upset fourth seeded Mankato West, 2-0, on May 31. For more on the section tournament see the upcoming Thursday, June 8, edition of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
New Prague High School’s Jake Lundquist, 15, crosses home plate after getting a grand slam in the Trojans’ home game Wednesday, May 31. New Prague started the Section 2AAA tournament with a shut out of Worthington, 12-0. The Trojans, No. 1 seed in the tournament, advances to the Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. game at Johnson Park in New Ulm. New Prague will take on the fifth seeded St. Peter, which upset fourth seeded Mankato West, 2-0, on May 31. For more on the section tournament see the upcoming Thursday, June 8, edition of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
New Prague High School’s baseball team ended the regular season with two wins, as the Trojans defeated Benilde-St. Margaret’s (BSM), 4-3, and Mankato West, 8-0.
New Prague begins play in the Section 2AAA tournament today (Wednesday) with a 5 p.m. home game at Memorial Park Baseball Stadium. No. 1 seeded New Prague takes on eighth seeded Worthington.
Trojans 4, BSM 3
With a really good pitching game from Henry Novak and Nolan Eischens hitting a great triple in the fourth inning, New Prague topped Benilde-St. Margaret’s Tuesday May 23.
Trojans 8, Mankato West
Richard T. Mulcrone, “Dick”, age 89, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.
Dick was born in St. Paul, MN, on May 23, 1934, the son of Emmett and Gertrude (McCauley) Mulcrone. His father and grandfather were fire chief for Saint Paul. He grew up on Stanford and went to Central. He attended St. Thomas. Dick proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed at Myrtle Beach SC. He remarked how successful his service was in that Myrtle Beach was never attacked.
It took awhile for the Orioles’ bats to get going Saturday, May 27, but they were able to score a bunch in the middle part of the game as New Prague defeated the Shakopee Coyotes, 7-1, and extended its record to 5-0, the team’s best start since 2015.
New Prague’s Anthony Mader scored in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings and also added a RBI double. Jacob Mader had three hits including a RBI double of his own. Collin Dorzinski had two hits as he continues to be one of the Orioles’ hottest hitters.
The New Prague High School softball team is still alive in the Section 2AAA softball playoffs after a tough loss to Mankato West Thursday.
Saturday, May 27, the Trojans advanced to play Tuesday, 5 p.m., at Caswell Park in North Mankato. NPHS advanced with a win over St. Peter and later a walk-off win over Marshall.
Details of the tournament will be in an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.
Rice County officials are continuing to respond to a fire at the county’s landfill solid waste facility at East 145th Street in rural Dundas. The fire began in the landfill portion of the solid waste facility shortly after it closed for the evening on Monday, May 22.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but with assistance from state and local agencies, work is ongoing to mitigate any and all issues within the county’s control.
Joan (Joni) Glynn, 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2023, after a long fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
Joan was born on October 20, 1939 to Isidor and Estella (Klinkhammer) Mahowald. Joan grew up in Shakopee and attended Shakopee schools. In addition to school, she helped care for her younger siblings, tended the large vegetable garden for the family vegetable stand, babysat, and helped her mother clean several businesses so that she could spend more time with her.
On a mild, late-spring evening, 300 seniors in New Prague High School's Class of 2023 graduated Friday evening and joined the ranks of the school's alumni.
Bernie L. Pikal, 79, resident of Naples, Florida, passed away at Avow Hospice House on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Bernie is survived by his wife Barbara Ann Pikal. He is the loving father of Kristen J. Shelton (Orval) and Chad J. Pikal (Carrie). He is also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren along with five great-grandchildren. Bernie is survived by many loving family and friends.
