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.
***Correction***The date from the printed article says the event is Saturday and it should say the event is on Sunday.***
The Montgomery Area Community Club will host Czech May Day on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. in Heritage Park in Montgomery, with a rainout date of May 13.
The fifth annual event welcomes in spring and features the raising of the Czech May Pole, a 20-30 foot pine tree with all the branches removed except for the very top, leaving a “Christmas Tree,” with ribbons and flowers. Ribbon dances will happen around the May Pole after it is raised.
Thomas E. Pexa, age 81, of New Prague died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Tom was born on May 22, 1941 in New Prague to Joseph S. and Helen M. (Hanzlik) Pexa. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. Tom met his future wife Margie Pavek at a Park Ballroom dance in 1963, and the couple later married on September 10, 1966 at Most Holy Trinity Church in Veseli. Married for 56 years, Tom’s marriage to Margie created the foundation on which he centered his love and built his life.
Joseph T. Schiprett, age 89, of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at his home. Joe was born on February 9, 1934 in Kilkenny, MN to Joseph B. and Mary A. (Mader) Schiprett. He served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1956. Joe married Helen M. Trcka on April 27, 1957. Together they bought a farm in rural Lonsdale and raised 7 children. They had been married for 50 years. He worked for 47 years at Robin Hood Flour Mill in New Prague, which became International Multifoods and then Conagra, retiring in 1997. Joe also ran a field tiling business and owned a hobby farm.
Leonard Charles Neubauer, age 100, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Central Healthcare in Le Center. He was formerly of New Prague. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Tuesday May 2, 2023 with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.. All services will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, (313 2nd St. E.) Jordan, MN. Leonard will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of rural Jordan.
Sylvia H. Hill, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Sylvia was born on December 27, 1943 on the family farm in Cedar Lake Township to Theodore B. and Helen M. (Stejskal) Cervenka. She attended St. Patrick country school and was a 1961 graduate of New Prague High School. Immediately after high school, Sylvia entered the work force while raising her two sons. She co-owned and operated St.
Robert C. Wieland, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness at Praha Village on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bob was born on July 6, 1944 in New Prague to John H.
Delores M. Dvorak, age 94, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home at Praha Village on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Delores was born on December 24, 1928 in New Prague to Helmer and Anna (Krueger) Krohn. She attended New Prague Public Schools and met her husband, Rudy Dvorak, in New Prague. The couple married in the same church where Delores was baptized and confirmed, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church on October 20, 1948.
Thomas M. Steiner, 69, born August 23, 1953, of Lonsdale passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 after a courageous 20 month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.
After graduating from Jordan High School in 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1975. In 1980, he met the love of his life Donna Oldenburg, and married in 1985, going on to have 2 children, Stacy and Brandon.
*** UPDATE 4/26/23 *** The Carver County Sheriff's Office confirms that contact has occurred with Casey. No further assistance from the public is needed in looking for him. The Carver County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for their assistance in assisting in looking for Casey. Out of privacy for Casey and his family no further information will be provided.***
Wallace Julius “Wally” Kubes, 82, of New Prague, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, after an illness, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park. Wally was born on the family farm on October 1, 1940, the eighth of ten children, to Wenceslaus J. and Anna M. (Simon) Kubes. He attended country district school on the corner just up the road and graduated from New Prague High School in 1959.
Rodney “Rod” Kaderlik, age 67, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Rod was born on October 17, 1955 in New Prague to Alvin and Gladys (Sticha) Kaderlik. He was a graduate of Montgomery High School and Faribault Vo-tech for welding.
Rod was united in marriage to Deb Huss. They were married for 43 1/2 years.
UPDATE: Highway 19 from Henderson to Highway 169 has now been opened again as of 11 a.m. on April 28. The highway had been closed due to flooding since April 21.
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April 21 - Hwy 19 from Henderson to Hwy 169 closed at 11:30 a.m. due to flooding. Hwy 93 south of Henderson remains closed due to flooding. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Monitor current road information at www.511mn.org (4/21/23 at 11:25 am)
In coordination with Carver County, Scott County is closing Scott County Road 9/Carver County Road 11 Friday, April 21, 1 p.m., because of Minnesota River flooding.
The Minnesota River at Jordan:
A bridge closure occurs when the water level reaches 26.7 feet; the forecast for tonight , April 19, is for reaching minor flood stage. It is expected that the river level will hit 26.7 feet at or around 1 a.m. Monday, April 24, and possibly reach 27.6 feet by next Wednesday, April 26.
The Minnesota River at Shakopee:
Bruce A. Barta, 71, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX on Friday, April 14, 2023 after a short battle with leukemia. Bruce was born on December 1, 1951 in Northfield, MN to Elmer and Ruth (O’Leary) Barta. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School. He graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in Music and Business.
After 25 years apart from her husband Bill, and 59 years from her infant son James, Mary Margaret (Guttenberg) Young, has reunited with them in heaven.
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary, 81, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on Sunday, April 16 after a sudden illness.
Mary was born on April 21, 1941, in Fargo, ND, to Casper and Eleanor (Landsberger) Guttenberg. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School, and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.
