Duane Jirik

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:17pm

New Prague Mayor Duane Jirik has submitted his resignation to the city council. In a press release dated Friday, May 23, Josh Tetzlaff, New Prague's city administrator, stated Jirik submitted his...

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:55am

St. Patrick opens season with big win over Union Hill

St. Patrick kicked off the 2025 season Sunday, May 18, with a 14-3 win in seven innings over Union Hill. With the wind blowing out to left at Bonin Field, the Irish offense took advantage in the...

Senior Trojan Trystan Seger scores a run during the championship game for indoor softball. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 4:03pm

Trojans take second at state

New Prague’s indoor softball team came up just short of its goal for a second-consecutive state title last weekend at the state indoor softball tournament at Chanhassen High School. The Trojans,...

Lucas Landry, left, and his son, Coen, were getting ready for a ride at Gopher State Railway Museum, north of New Prague. The local train museum held Caboose Day, Saturday, May 3, to celebrate the addition of a second caboose on its tracks. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 3:36pm

Gopher State Railway rolls out rides for families

Gopher State Railway Museum, north of New Prague along Highway 21, recently rolled out rides for families on its new caboose during Cabose Day, Saturday, May 3. Beginning in January, the train museum...

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Janet Edith Retka, 84

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Janet Edith Schoenbauer Retka, 84, of St. Thomas, MN died peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2018. Jan suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease and lived the last four years of her life at Traditions in Montgomery. Jan’s Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, May 16, 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic...

Bargain hunters on patrol

New Prague Times

Turnout was mixed Saturday, May 12, for New Prague's Annual City-Wide Garage Sale. Many of the people running sales said business was slower than usual early, but seemed to pick up by mid-morning. Above, a group of bargain hunters look for deals at a sale on Chalupsky Ave. SE.

A ‘knight’ for moms and sons

New Prague Times

Moms and their sons enjoyed dancing and games at the first Mother Son Date Knight held at New Prague’s Central Education Campus gym on Friday, May 11. Many moms dressed as royalty with gowns and crowns, while their sons wore capes, tunics or armor. There were also snacks and crafts for the...

Volunteers make race a success

New Prague Times

The 33rd annual Run New Prague Half Marathon was held this past weekend, and as always, things ran smoothly thanks in large part to the many volunteers who help to run this race. The New Prague Chamber of Commerce coordinates all the volunteers for this race. More than 30 individuals were involved...

Karla Mae Meuwissen

New Prague Times

A daughter, Karla Mae Meuwissen, was born to Josh and Alyssa (Sinner) Meuwissen of Shoreview on Monday, March 26, 2018 at University of Minnesota Hospital, Mpls. Karla weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Paul and Laurie Meuwissen, Lonsdale and Phil and...

Joshua Thomas Boldenow

New Prague Times

A son, Joshua Thomas Boldenow, was born to Rodney and Kimberly (Kes) Boldenow of Lakeville on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Joshua weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Joshua is welcomed home by big brother Jackson, age 3. Grandparents are...

Boys hockey, girls dance coaches resign

New Prague Times

Two New Prague High School varsity head coaches have submitted resignations in the past week. Boys hockey coach Chris Lonke resigned after 10 years. He cited family reasons for stepping down. Lonke had a 153-108-15 record over 10 years and took the Trojans to two state tournaments,...

American Legion Auxiliary to meet May 15

New Prague Times

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 will meet Tuesday, May 15, at the Park Ballroom Clubroom, 300 Lexington Ave. S, in New Prague. A light lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. There will be a guest speaker this month. She is an advocate for veterans and will...

Softball game moved to Saturday

New Prague Times

Note: this story has been updated to reflect a date change A scheduled high school softball game between two top-ranked Class AAAA teams has been moved to a new date, location and time. No. 6-ranked New Prague will travel to No. 1 Prior Lake on Saturday, May 12. The game will be...

Heading to West Point

New Prague Times

New Prague High School Activities Director Brad Skogerboe, left, congratulates senior Maggie O’Neill on her being accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday, May 9. Flanking O’Neill, center, are her parents Jamee, left, and Sean O’Neill, right. She credited her...