A son, Levi Jerome Dahl, was born to Travis and Emily (Kaminsky) Dahl of St. Augusta, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. Levi weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Levi is welcomed home by siblings, Adelyn, age 12, Cameron, age 10, James, age 7, Elise, age 5 and Brielle, age 3.

Levi was baptized Saturday, July 26, 2025, by Fr. Settimo at St. Robert’s Bellarmine church in St. Cloud. Godparents are Robert and Jackie King of Sauk Rapids, MN.

Grandparents are Gary and Marita Kaminsky of New Prague and Wendell and Peggy Dahl of Lake Lillian.

A son, Laurence James Lambrecht, was born to Joseph VII and Sarah (Lucassen) Lambrecht of New Prague on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Laurence weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Laurence is welcomed home by siblings Arthur, age 5, Marielle, age 4, and Joseph VIII, age 2.
Grandparents are Joseph VI and Carol Lambrecht of New Prague and Christopher and Janine Lucassen of Ormeau, Queensland, Australia.

A son, Alexander Ren Iwamoto, was born to Shoryu and Megan (Lambrecht) Iwamoto of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Toyota Memorial Hospital. Alexander weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Joseph and Carol Lambrecht of New Prague, Hideo Iwamoto of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan and Hisae Hatanaka of Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

A daughter, Maizie Pauline Lambrecht, was born to Tony and Amanda (Maruska) Lambrecht of Jordan, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Maizie weighed 9 pounds, and was 21 inches long. Maizie is welcomed home by sisters Madison age 4 and Morgan age 2.
Grandparents are Paul and JoAnne Maruska of New Prague, Diane and Kyle Stoleson of New Prague and Randy and Linda Lambrecht of Long Lane, MO.

New Prague High School’s Class of 1955 will meet at Fishtale Grill, 200 County Road 37 in New Prague Wednesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. Those attending can order off of the menu.
For further information and to RSVP contact Jim Walker at 952-465-1695 or Gil Hartmann at 612-419- 4231 by Saturday, June 7.

A son, Peter Erik Valdmanis, was born to Erik and Nanci (Gruetzmacher) Valdmanis of New Prague, on Friday, February 28, 2025. Peter weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 22 inches long.
Grandparents are Patti Gruetzmacher, Kevin Gruetzmacher, both of Le Center and Andy and Barb Valdmanis of Prior Lake.
Great-grandparent is Helen Marxen of Northfield.

A son, William Aloysius Kaminsky, was born to Philip and Bethany (Gazelka) Kaminsky of Caledonia, WI, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, WI. William weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. William is welcomed home by siblings, Mary, age 7, Abby age 4, Gwen, age 2 and Teddy, age 1. William was baptized Sunday, June 30, 2024, by Deacon Steve Kramer at St. Matthew Parish in Oak Creek, WI. Godparents are Mike and Maria Thomas of Caledonia, WI.

Marek Law Office & Tax Service ended a long continued service for the Montgomery area on June 30, spanning 50 years from 1975-2024.
William Marek, a 1969 New Prague High School Graduate, initially thought he wanted to be a high school teacher in math or science. He started his college education as such at Mankato State University.

Marek Law Office & Tax Service ended a long continued service for the Montgomery area on June 30, spanning 50 years from 1975-2024.
William Marek, a 1969 New Prague High School Graduate, initially thought he wanted to be a high school teacher in math or science. He started his college education as such at Mankato State University.

Members of the New Prague High School Class of 1961 will hold their 63rd year class reunion Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pizza Ranch, 1102 1st St. NE, New Prague.

Gordy and Connie Shriver will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, Dec. 15. Happy 50th Anniversary Mom and Dad! Love, Christy, Richard and Eden, Corey and Lily, and all your family and friends. Cheers!

Members of New Prague High School’s Class of 1956 will hold a reunion Friday, Sept. 15, at Ridges at Sand Creek located on Highway 21 north of New Prague. The event includes a cash bar social hour at 1 p.m. and a limited dinner menu, at the expense of those attending, served at 2 p.m. Guests are welcome. Attendees should RSVP by Friday, Sept. 8, to Elsie at (952) 758-3179, Betty at (507) 744-2130 or Delores at (507) 664-3858.

A son, Thomas James Simon, was born to Andy and Megan (Maruska) Simon of New Prague on Friday, May 5, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Thomas weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Thomas is welcomed home by his siblings Raymond, age 8, Vivian, age 6, Adeline, age 4 and Cecilia, age 2.
Grandparents are Paul and JoAnne Maruska of New Prague and Joe and Sandy Simon of Lonsdale.
Great-grandparent is Mary Ann Maruska of New Prague.

A daughter, Freya Elowyn Solberg, was born to Phillip Solberg and Vanessa Zins of Le Center on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Northfield Hospital. Freya weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Freya is welcomed home by brother Gideon, age 4 and sister, Thomasin, age 1.
Grandparents are Sam Zins and Jerilyn Clark and David and Rhonda Solberg all of Montgomery

Owners JoAnn and Joel Erickson started their passion-business, Something for All, 14 years ago in Lonsdale.
The shop at 135 Main Street S lives up to its name. It’s not strictly antiques. It’s not completely crafts. It’s not a thrift store. It has elements of just a little bit of each. It’s “Something for All.”

Owners JoAnn and Joel Erickson started their passion-business, Something for All, 14 years ago in Lonsdale.
The shop at 135 Main Street S lives up to its name. It’s not strictly antiques. It’s not completely crafts. It’s not a thrift store. It has elements of just a little bit of each. It’s “Something for All.”