Fri, 12/06/2024 - 8:54pm

A Frosty greeting at the Holiday Parade of Lights

Frosty the snowman waves to the crowd at New Prague’s 28th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Main Street Friday night, Dec. 6. Frosty was one of several characters who greeted people as the parade...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

The scene of the single-vehicle crash south of Union Hill on Sept. 28.

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:35pm

Union Hill Bar & Grill owner pleads guilty in DWI crash

Union Hill Bar & Grill owner Ryan Klein of New Prague pled guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, and admitted to crashing his vehicle shortly after leaving his bar on the evening of...

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 1:37pm

Montgomery Torchlight parade, tonight Thurs. Dec. 5

Traffic will be detoured off of Highway 169 south of Jordan Dec. 5 and 6, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. because of bridge construction. (Map courtesy Scott County)

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:48pm

Highway 169 will be shut down south of Jordan overnight

Overnight Closure Alert: Highway 169 South of Jordan Dec. 5, 6 Highway 169 in one direction closes overnight (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) from Park Blvd to Highway 282 / Scott County Road 9 on Dec. 5 and 6....

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New Prague Times

Kenneth "Kenny" Bartyzal, 90

New Prague Times

Kenneth "Kenny" Bartyzal of New Prague, MN, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Mankato, MN, at the age of 90. Born March 15, 1934, in New Prague, Kenneth was the son of Frank and Regina (Zaun) Bartyzal. Kenneth attended New Prague public schools and entered the U.S. Army at age 17 in January,...

Mary Lou Cathrin (LaTour) Kroyer, 89

New Prague Times

Mary Lou Cathrin (LaTour) Kroyer, 89, passed suddenly at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, just days before her 90th birthday. Born at home in Shakopee on November 8, 1934, to Nicholas and Hildegarde (Unze) LaTour. Mary Lou lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and community service. A 1953...

Irene B. Ceplecha, 94

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Irene B. Ceplecha, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mala Strana Assisted Living with her family at her side on Friday, November 1, 2024. Irene was born on November 14, 1929, in New Prague, to Emil and Bessie (Novak) Ziskovsky. Raised in Veseli on the family farm she attended Most Holy...

Mary Ann Smisek, 79

New Prague Times

Mary Ann Smisek, age 79, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a struggle of several years with Lewy Body Dementia. Mary Ann, the daughter of Edward and Helen Kalina, was born on December 8, 1944, in Northfield, MN. She grew...

Calling all young Czechs! -Miss Czech-Slovak MN Pageant seeks candidates

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

The Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota Pageant is now accepting applications for candidacy for junior ambassadors and queens for the 36th Annual Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota Pageant. An informational open house will be held at the Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 12-1:30 p....

Public Notices - New Prague Times 10-31-24

New Prague Times

Martha N. Carr, 90

New Prague Times

Martha N. Carr, age 90, of New Prague, died at Praha Village in New Prague, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Martha was born on February 27, 1934, in Ivanhoe, MN, to Andrew and Mary (Ochocki) Mihm. She married Darwin F. Carr on November 18, 1952. Martha is survived by her children, Bernadeane Carr,...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

Presenting of the colors at the 2023 Veteran's Day program at Tri-City United High School in Montgomery.

Counties participating in Operation Green Light

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Le Sueur, Rice, and Scott Counties announce plans to illuminate county buildings green from Monday, Nov. 4, to Monday, Nov. 11, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. Le Sueur...

Early voting locations

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

Locations will be open during the stated days/times starting September 20 (Fri). Locations will also be open 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on November 2 (Sat), and November 3 (Sun). Locations will also be open until 5:00 p.m. on November 4 (Mon). Locations will serve all voters in the county unless marked...

Richard J. Von Bank, 93

New Prague Times

Richard J. Von Bank, age 93, of New Prague, MN, and formerly of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan, and on Thursday, October 31, from 10-10:45...