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 Anna Prchal of Montgomery won the People’s Choice Award in the Arts and Heritage Center of Montgomery’s window art contest with her “Crazy Cow” painting. (Photo courtesy of Anna Prchal)

A young woman’s cow painting just earned her some moolah. Anna Prchal’s vibrant, acrylic painting of a purple cow claimed the People’s Choice Award--and $100--in the Arts and Heritage Center of Montgomery’s Celebrating Farmers and Agriculture window art contest. The contest was made possible...
The month of December is mainly known for Christmas, New Year’s and Hanukkah. There are a few other events that are happening in the month, while some are activities that have good intentions, others could fall under the title “people who have too much time on their hands.” A few under that title...

Volunteers from St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague load a trailer with donations for Adopt-a-Family and Santa Anonymous on Sunday, Dec. 13. Bags were filled with toys and clothing that will aid 231 families this Christmas. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

New Prague area residents have been busy over the last few weeks as St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church’s Adopt-a-Family program collected clothing and toys. Organizers are partnering with Santa Anonymous in Le Sueur County to aid 231 families and 615 children so they can have a good Christmas this year...

Mayor Chuck Nickolay

On Monday, Dec. 21, Mayor Chuck Nickolay will serve at his last New Prague City Council meeting. His term as the city’s mayor ends on Thursday, Dec. 31, ending a 10 year term as mayor. During that time he’s seen a lot of changes in the community and had several experiences. He added the...
Per Governor Walz, thanks to the hard work of Minnesotans over the last few weeks to keep each other safe, we are starting to turn a corner on COVID-19. But we’re not out of the woods yet. Today we announced a way forward that will bridge the gap to vaccination. This plan will protect hospital...
In alignment with Executive Order 20-103 announced December 16 by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota State High School League will begin in-person practice for winter sports and activities on Mon., Jan. 4, 2021. Thirteen days ago, the League’s Board of Directors approved a flexible scheduling...
Barbara D. Loebner, age 84, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Traditions of Montgomery. Barbara was born on April 27, 1936 in Minneapolis to Dale and Agnes (Shepherdson) Smith. She graduated from Roosevelt High...
Thomas J. Shaughnessy, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Tom was born on the family farm in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN on December 28, 1932 to Thomas J. and Evelyn (Hallinan) Shaughnessy.  He...
Marcia “Marcie” Joan Green, age 72, of Hill City, MN, formerly of New Prague, died at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, after a courageous fight against malignant melanoma. Marcie was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 31, 1948, to Alvin and Muriel (Synnes) Chadwick.  Marcie married Thomas Lee...
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