Fri, 04/19/2019 - 4:30pm

Members of the New Prague Area Catholic Community, FaithPoint Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church perform the Passion in mime during the Good Friday Community Service at St. Wenceslaus...

Kent York, left, director of marketing and communications for the Northern Star Council of Boy Scouts, presented the Medal of Merit award to JD Moulton of Boy Scout Troop 323. He is pictured with his mother Nancy, father Greg and sister Kate. JD used the Heimlich Maneuver last spring to save his father, who had some food lodged in his throat. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:09am

Scout’s quick reaction earns him Medal of Merit

A Mother’s Day meal last spring could have ended in tragedy for the Moulton family in New Prague, if not for the calm, quick thinking by son JD Moulton. Greg Moulton had grilled some hamburgers for...

New Prague’s Sam Novak slides safely into home during the Trojans’ 5-0 win over Chanhassen Tuesday, April 9. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 9:30am

Trojan pitchers shut down Chanhassen

Luke Tupy threw five innings of no-hit baseball, and Joe Becker went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead New Prague to a 5-0 win over Chanhassen Tuesday, April 9, in high school baseball action. Tupy struck...

Mason DeGross ran to a first-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles during the Trojans’ home track and field meet Tuesday, April 9. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 9:27am

Trojan boys a close 2nd at home meet

The New Prague Trojan boys track and field team hosted Northfield and Mankato East on Tuesday, April 9, finishing in second place. Mankato East had 68 points, edging the Trojans, who had 63....

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New Prague Times

Trojan pitcher Mia Kraimer struck out eight in her team’s 6-5 win over Chaska Monday,
April 8. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Softball tops Chaska in opener

New Prague Times

The New Prague Trojans opened their softball season with a 6-5 win over Chaska Monday, April 8, at home. Chaska scored two in the top of the first, but the Trojans came back with a run in the bottom, with Kennedy Buckman scoring on a hit by Mia Kraimer. New Prague added two in the bottom of the...

Tennis team drops opener at St. Peter

New Prague Times

The New Prague Trojan boys tennis team opened its season Thursday, April 4, with a 7-0 loss to St. Peter. "It was our first match of the year, we showed our beginning of the season jitters," said Coach Ben Hilding. "St. Peter is known for a reputable tennis program, and they beat us with strong...

Boys track season up and running

New Prague Times

The New Prague Trojan boys track and field team competed in two meets last week, placing third of seven teams at the Faribault Invitational Tuesday, April 2, then fourth of five teams at the Orono Indoor meet on Thursday, April 4. The squad is scheduled to host a five-team meet Thursday, April 11,...

New Prague schools closed Thursday, April 11

New Prague Times

New Prague Area Schools (PreK-12) will be closed on Thursday, April 11th due to inclement weather. Today will be a Blended Learning day. http://np.isd721.org/BLD-parent-letter WRAP & Kids Company will be open to registered participants from 8 am – 5 pm. Raven Stream Kids Company report to...

Sharon R. Tietz, 81

New Prague Times

Sharon R. Tietz, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Sharon was born on August 3, 1937 in Montgomery, MN to Leonard and Elsie (Pollack) Simonette. She attended Holy Redeemer Parochial School and graduated from...

Miss Czech Slovak MN pageant is Saturday

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, Waterville Lake Region Life, Elysian Enterprise

Minnesota’s annual Miss Czech Slovak pageant will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the American Legion Club in Montgomery. The 30th annual pageant that encourages and promotes the heritage, culture and traditions of the Czechs and Slovaks in Minnesota will be held at the American Legion Club. The...

Marcella H. “Marcie” Hadac, 97

New Prague Times

Marcella H. “Marcie” Hadac, age 97, died peacefully, with her family present on her birthday, April 8, 2019, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. She was born in 1922 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Ladislav J. “Laddy” and Anna A. (Pavek) Novak. She grew up in the Veseli area and...

Henry Joseph Simon, 84

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Henry Joseph Simon, 84, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer...

Milton W. Jasan, 85

New Prague Times

Milton W. Jasan, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 after a year-long battle with cancer. Milton was born on June 13, 1933 in Veseli, MN to Thomas and Mary (Hrabe) Jasan. He was raised in Veseli and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School. He then enlisted in the US Navy where he was...

Egg-cited about Easter

New Prague Times

Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, west of New Prague, was offering a different take on Easter egg decorating during its Easter for Kids on Saturday, April 6. Children could draw lines on a hard boiled egg as it was spun by a machine. The young artists could then color the egg in dye. There were...