John Mueller photo
Right-fielder Nate Friedges tracked a fly ball into his glove late in the Trojans’ 6-0 setback to Orono last week at Memorial Park in New Prague. Friedges and the Trojans will welcome Benilde-St. Margaret’s to New Prague tomorrow, Friday, May 16, 4:30 p.m.

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 3:57pm

Trojan baseball has tough finishes

New Prague High School’s baseball had some tough games lately as the Trojans went 1-4. The four losses came last week, first against Orono, 6-0, Tuesday, May 6, then 10-3 to Chanhassen, Thursday,...

Since arriving at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague in 2017, pastors Alicia and Ben Hilding have made a big impact in the congregation and community. Now, they are preparing for their final service Wednesday, May 21. The pair has accepted a call to move to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. (John Mueller photo)

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 8:53am

Pastors made a positive mark on Holy Trinity Lutheran, New Prague

Goodbyes are never easy, especially when a person, has invested much into a community and watched it grow. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s pastors, Alicia and Ben Hilding, are preparing to bid the...

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:46pm

A colorful Ladies Night Out

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s Ladies Night Out, Thursday, May 8, was a colorful evening. Shoppers dressed in floral patterns, following the evening’s theme of Petals & Purchases. Among...

New Prague’s Kaiden Bell made solid contact in an at-bat against South Suburban April 29. Bell and his teammates will open state tournament play May 16 at Chanhassen High School. (John Mueller photo)

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:44pm

Trojans pound their way back to indoor softball state tournament

With a pair of solid wins capping an undefeated regular season, New Prague’s indoor softball team has returned to the state tournament May 16-17 at Chanhassen High School. The bracket for the...

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Public Notices - The New Prague Times 6-28-18

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Highway 41 crossing to close Tuesday

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Heavy rains last week have led to the closing of several crossings of the Minnesota River in the area this week, with one more crossing scheduled to close Tuesday morning. On Sunday, June 24, Highway 93 and Highway 19 between Henderson and Highway 169 closed as high waters covered the roadway. The...

Keohens named Grand Marshals

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

John “Jake” and Kay Keohen were named the Grand Marshals of the 84th annual Kolacky Days celebration. They were announced at the annual Meet and Greet sponsored by the Montgomery Area Community Club on Monday. They are pictured with current royalty (from left) Queen Anna Franek, First Princess...

Joseph Leo Skluzacek, 90

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Joseph Leo Skluzacek, age 90, of Lonsdale, MN passed away peacefully on June 24, 2018 at the Mala Strana Care Health Center in New Prague. Joe served his country in the US Army and was a life long farmer in the Lonsdale area. Joe was born on May 24, 1928 in Wheatland Township to Joseph J. and Anna...

Alice M. Jirik, 72

New Prague Times

Alice M. Jirik, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born on July 29, 1945 in New Prague to Leo M. and Alyce R. (Shimek) Mamer. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High...

Claire A. Hadac, 93

New Prague Times

Claire A. Hadac, age 93, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Claire was born on October 9, 1924 in New Prague to Frank and Mary C. (Lexa) Hadac, Sr. She was a homemaker all her life and raised her...

Thomas J. Simanovich, 35

New Prague Times

Thomas J. Simanovich, age 35, from New Prague, MN, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born on Nov. 22nd, 1982 in Hibbing, MN. Tom was a loving husband to his wife and adored and loved his three young children. He was an avid fan of everything Minnesota sports. He enjoyed things like...

Joseph Schiprett, Jr, 50

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Joseph Schiprett, Jr, 50, of Lonsdale, passed away on June 21, 2018. He grew up in Lonsdale, attended Montgomery-Lonsdale High School and continued his education at Dakota County Technical College for Diesel Mechanics. He was employed by Scott County as a Mechanic and later joined the Highway...

A push to restart

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Butch Krocak, left, gives a push to Paul Friesz’s 1940 Allis Chalmers during the Henderson Tractor Ride on Saturday, June 23, at Union Hill to help restart it. There were 35 tractors involved in this year’s annual tractor ride from the Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Showgrounds to Henderson. For...

NPHS offers Goettl head dancing coach position

New Prague Times

Monika Goettl was offered, and accepted, the vacant Head Dance Team Coaching position at New Prague High School (pending board approval). The position became open after the recent resignation of Frankie McIntyre after a very successful winter season. Goettl is a native of New Prague and is a 2014...