Elko’s Carson Blasing (17) can’t avoid the tag at the plate in the early stages of the Express’ tough loss to Miesville Friday night in Elko New Market. The Mudhgens beat Elko, 17-9. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:59am

Express looking to string together some wins

After a pair of tough setbacks in the past week, the Elko Express are in an unfamiliar place – needing a victory to build momentum. At 6-9 overall, the Express fell to Hampton Sunday, June 15, in...

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:51am

ENM Council discusses social media policy update

The Elko New Market City Council discussed updates to the city’s social media policy. The council also provided direction on those updates at its Thursday, June 12, meeting. City Planner Brandon...

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:28am

Annual home run derby benefit aims to help Lonsdale family

Ten area town baseball sluggers will try to bash as many home runs as possible at the annual fundraiser to help an area child and family dealing with a medical challenge slated for Saturday, June 28...

Elijah Thietje, 10, enjoyed delicious ribs prepared in the kitchen at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Friday afternoon. The church’s annual ribfest fundraiser drew hundreds of people to it. The threat of rain forced planners to move the event indoors. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 8:57am

Holy Trinity’s expansion makes RibFest’s ‘Plan B’ a success

Last week, as the staff and leaders at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church were putting the finishing touches on plans to host the annual RibFest, the prediction of more rain for New Prague and the area...

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Public Notices - New Prague Times 5-29-25

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Sen. Klobuchar visits Coborn’s

New Prague Times

Matt Mies, left, manager of Coborn’s Marketplace in New Prague, talks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Wednesday, May 28, about services offered by the local business. Sen. Klobuchar stopped for a brief visit to discuss how independent grocery stores are important to communities. For more see an...

John Mueller photo

After forcing out the first Owatonna runner, New Prague shortstop Norah Blaschko turned a double play to snuff out a Huskies rally in the first inning of the Trojans’ section playoff game at OHS Saturday. The Huskies ended NP’s season with a 3-2 loss.

New Prague’s softball team falls to Owatonna

New Prague Times

New Prague’s softball team saw its dream of a return trip to the state tournament come to a tough end Saturday in Owatonna. The Trojans fell to the host Huskies, 3-2, in the consolation bracket of the Section 1AAA playoffs. After splitting its first two section games with Lakeville South and...

Faye A. (Fowler) Matters, 91

New Prague Times

Faye A. (Fowler) Matters, 91, passed away peacefully May 23, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Edward. Survived by daughter Rebecca (Jon) Pugh, sons Kevin (Michelle), Michael, and Steve (Colleen). Funeral Mass on Friday, May 30, 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague with...

Meleah Joy Christenson, 43

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Meleah Joy Christenson, age 43, of Montgomery, passed away May 19, 2025. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Community Baptist Church, New Prague, MN. Arrangements by www.whitefuneralhomes.com. Meleah is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Stanley and Norma Witz...

Cecilia Katherine Becker, 99

New Prague Times

Cecilia Katherine Becker, age 99, of New Prague passed away peacefully as her family prayed the Rosary at her bedside on May 23, 2025. Cecilia was born on February 26, 1926, to Peter and Mary (Pieper) Stelten in Chanhassen Township. After her dad passed away at a young age, Cecilia, her mom, and...

Duane Jirik

New Prague Mayor Duane Jirik resigns

New Prague Times

New Prague Mayor Duane Jirik has submitted his resignation to the city council. In a press release dated Friday, May 23, Josh Tetzlaff, New Prague's city administrator, stated Jirik submitted his resignation Thursday, May 22. The letter of resignation reads: "It is with a heavy heart to let all...

St. Patrick opens season with big win over Union Hill

New Prague Times

St. Patrick kicked off the 2025 season Sunday, May 18, with a 14-3 win in seven innings over Union Hill. With the wind blowing out to left at Bonin Field, the Irish offense took advantage in the bottom of the first inning with four home runs plating five runs from sluggers Jack Friedges, Ryan...

Senior Trojan Trystan Seger scores a run during the championship game for indoor softball. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Trojans take second at state

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

New Prague’s indoor softball team came up just short of its goal for a second-consecutive state title last weekend at the state indoor softball tournament at Chanhassen High School. The Trojans, winners of the state floor hockey title this past winter, finished second to a familiar opponent,...

Boys’ spikers take silver at Mound Westonka tourney

New Prague Times

New Prague’s boys’ volleyball team had a good week. While the Trojans started with a loss against Bloomington Jefferson, Tuesday, May 13, it kept the match close, 25-17, 25-13 and 25-19. New Prague turned around and beat Chaska/Chanhassen 26-24, 22-25, 28-26 and 25-9, Thursday, May 15. The Trojans...