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The New Prague American Legion Post 45 has helped people in need with previously-used medical equipment including wheelchairs and walkers. While helping veterans is their top priority, the post is also open to helping community members in need. (John Mueller photo)
Carole Entinger had a need she couldn’t easily meet and feared it would cost her the opportunity to participate in one of her favorite activities. Thanks to New Prague American Legion Post 45, the local woman’s problems are behind her.
Entinger enjoys participating in a crocheting group that meets...
Under the direction of Choir Director John Sosa, the TCU Choir performed three songs in a fall concert. (Wade Young photo)
Youth musicians filled the Tri-City United Performing Arts Center (PAC) Monday for the annual Fall Band & Choir Concert.
The Choir, under John Sosa's direction, started the show by performing three pieces with Robyn Menk on piano accompaniment. They included “Spark of Light,” “Pulse” and “...
Channeling your inner creativity
The Montgomery Area Community Club (MACC) is excited to announce that they are seeking designs for the 90th Annual Kolacky Days button.
The Kolacky Days souvenir button has been a Kolacky Days tradition since 1934. Out of the 83 buttons, 65 have had a kolacky...
Bobby Houlihan, Elysian Council member, is shown above presenting the request for funding for the Water Treatment Plant at the MN House Capital Investment Committee’s bonding tour bus stop at South Central College on October 12, 2023. (Submitted photo)
Elysian City Council member Bobby Houlihan presented a request for funding for the Water Treatment Plant at the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee’s bonding tour bus stop at South Central College in Mankato on Thursday, October 12.
The city has already received $3.5 million in special...
In year’s past, Homecoming Week has included students toilet papering of homes.
This year a number of students allegedly took this Homecoming toilet papering “tradition” to an unacceptable level.
Security cameras at the Chad Alladin residence in rural Le Sueur County showed a number of young people...
Molter's Fresh Market, taking over the former home of Mackenthun’s Fine Foods at 105 Boulevard NW in Montgomery, is set to open on October 16.
The hours for the new grocery store will be Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contractors were already on site early...
Vollmuth
Superintendent presenting levy information to groups
New Prague Area Schools Superintendent Andy Vollmuth is looking for sizable groups of people who want to know more about the school district’s request for additional funding he admits “is a big ask.”
His calendar is filling with presentations to...
June Cox, long-time employee at Casey’s gas station and convenience store in New Prague, retired Friday, Sept. 29, after 39 years, 35 years as a manager of the store. She celebrated with her grandchildren, from left, Jaxson Meyer, Brooklyn Cox, Taylor Cox, Aubrey Cox, June Cox, Trevon Kovarik, Lauren Cox and Hailey Meyer. (Patrick Fisher photo)
Friday afternoon Sept. 29, June Cox walked out of Casey’s in New Prague holding hands with her seven grandchildren. It was to mark her retirement after 39 years of working for the local gas station and convenience store, with 35 years as the manager of the business.
“I’m so excited,” said Cox, who...
The New Prague High School boys’ soccer team made a lone goal in the first half stand up against top-seeded Rochester Mayo Thursday, Oct. 12, to win a spot in the section championship game Tuesday at Trojan Stadium.
The Trojans will host Lakeville North Oct. 17 in the Section 1AAA championship...
