Carrie Simon, her husband Russ, and their children, Lucas, 16, and Liam, 9, will be the guests of honor at the annual Roman Barten Memorial Breakfast Sunday, April 14, at the KC Hall in New Prague.

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:26pm

For Simon family, benefit a chance to say thanks for support

Carrie Simon, of Montgomery, went to the doctor in early 2022 thinking it would be a typical doctor visit. In February of 2022, she went through surgery. She and her husband, Russ, believed it was...

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:17pm

Family accuses NPPD of racial profiling

The Koko and Sam Tarr family of New Prague told New Prague City Council they had concerns their son was racially profiled and was being harassed by a member of the New Prague Police Department. The...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

Asher Miller, left, and Eli Miller, right, pose with the famous Easter Bunny.

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 9:05pm

Annual Lonsdale Easter Egg Hunt again draws hundreds of families

Ambassadors looking for candidates The Lonsdale Ambassadors annual Easter Egg Hunt once again drew hundreds of area families to Lonsdale’s Jaycee Park on Saturday, March 30. Miss Lonsdale Ambassador...

The cast of New Prague High School’s spring play, “You Can’t Take it With You” includes (left to right, back row) Ben Fletcher, Gabriel Challberg, Carson Prochaska, Rowan Anderson, Kayla Dvorak, Reese Dickerson, Savannah Houwman, Lauren Shea, Savannah Ryburn, Danica Den Hartog, Leslie Otero; (front row) Mikkal Hvidsten, Kayla Einertson, Jericho Juenemann, Olivia Phipps, Kadyn Anderson and Carson Logelin. Performances are this Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:06am

NPHS’s spring play this weekend

Performances of New Prague High School’s spring play “You Can’t Take it With You,” are Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. both nights, in the high school auditorium. Tickets can be...

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Robert Smishek, 78

New Prague Times

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Robert Smishek, loving husband, passed away at the age of 78 at St. Gertrude’s Nursing Home in Shakopee, MN. Robert was born on May 29, 1943 to Joseph and Angela (Smisek) Smishek. He graduated from high school in New Prague in 1961. He received his Accounting degree from...

Betty Ann (Ewert) Zimanske, 86

New Prague Times

Betty Ann (Ewert) Zimanske passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Northfield’s Long-Term Care Center, at the age of 86. She was born on March 2, 1936 on the home farm of her parents, August and Mildred (Hanson) Ewert near Buffalo Lake, MN. Betty graduated from Hutchinson Public Schools...

Katie Lockrem, 40

New Prague Times

Katie Lockrem, age 40 of Prior Lake, passed away on April 3, 2022 at her home while surrounded by her loving family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337. Seating for...

James T. Chlan, 87

New Prague Times

Chlan, James T. age 87 of Elko, passed away on March 30, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Evelyn; son, James Jr.; son-in-law, Todd Kniefel; 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. Survived by children, Jane Kniefel, Bernie, Dan (Tami), Joe (Sheri), and Aggie (Todd) Holliday; daughter-in-law, Donna Chlan; 11...

Adeline M Cleasby (Herda)

New Prague Times

Adeline M Cleasby (Herda) passed away on 3/24/2022, in Winter Park, FL. Adeline was born to Wenceslaus and Adeline Herda (Tupy) in Lonsdale, MN on 9/3/1928. Adeline was the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from New Prague High School. Adeline married Ed Cleasby in 1947. They raised their 5...

Valerie M. Hrabe, 63

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Valerie M. Hrabe, age 63, of Elko New Market, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Val was born on February 11, 1959 in Faribault to Ronald and Dorothy (Malecha) Machacek. She graduated from Montgomery High School and started working at M.V.E. as a...

Mary Angela (Thorne) Bisek, 79

New Prague Times

Mary Angela (Thorne) Bisek Mary Bisek passed away suddenly March, 25th, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1942 in Fridley, MN to Lorraine (Teetzel) Gudim. She married Gene Bisek on June 8th, 1985. Mary was a beautiful lady and singer. She often picked up her guitar and sang to family and friends...

New Prague Times 3-31-22

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Gregory John Vlasak, 73

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Gregory John Vlasak, 73, of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1 from 4 to 8 at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in...

Dr. Richard D. Olson, 87

New Prague Times

Dr. Richard D. Olson, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater. Richard was born on April 21, 1934, in Minneapolis to Emil and Helen (Brackett) Olson. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from...