New Prague Times

Almost a year ago, the opportunity and pleasure of working here in New Prague became a reality. There was much to anticipate back then. One of the neat facets of working in New Prague is the annual Dozinky Czech harvest festival. It’s been said there are points during the coming weekend when the...
There are some things I’ve yet to do such as skydiving, bungee jumping off a bridge, see a production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater, see the rock band U2 in concert, visit Europe or visit New York City. This past weekend, I did one thing I’ve never done before, although not from the...

Dan, left, and Lori Rasmussen browse items available at the silent auction during Hops for Hope Saturday, Sept. 9, at Giesenbrau Bier Co in New Prague. The sixth annual event raised $81,000 which goes into research for ALS and FTD. (Patrick Fisher photo)

The Sixth Annual Hops for Hope at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague Saturday, Sept. 9, brought in $81,000, which will go into research for the neurodegenerative diseases ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and FTD (frontotemporal degeneration). “This was the highest net profit we’ve had,” said...
Hannah Kallsen, age 29, passed away Monday Sept. 4, 2023. Hannah is survived by daughter Myla, parents Matt and Shelley Kallsen, grandparent’s Gary and Joyce Kallsen, Shirley, and Harvey Olson. She is preceded in death by her grandfather William Orndorff. Hannah studied art and psychology (B.A.)...
Irene E. Busch, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her home at Praha Village.  Irene was born June 23, 1933 on the family farm to Henry and Anna (Walker) Bendzick. She grew up on the farm and had fond memories of taking raspberries to a...
Michael Ellman, age 47, of New Prague, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at his home. Michael “Mike” Joseph Paul Ellman, was born March 10, 1976, in New Prague, Minn., to Dennis and Marion (Schiprett) Ellman. Mike was baptized at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. He was the fourth...
Members of the New Prague Fire Department displayed an oversized American flag from a ladder truck overlooking Highway 21 Monday, Sept. 11, to honor the people killed in a terrorist attack 22 years ago. The flag is to honor the approximately 3,000 firefighters, police officers, first responders and...
Joseph F. Leahy Jr., age 89, of Webster, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, his mother’s birthday, with his family at his side at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.   Joe was born on the family farm April 29, 1934, to Joseph Sr. and Stella (McDonough) Leahy.  He attended Webster Country School and...
Two New Prague men are facing felony weapons charges after police exercised a search warrant Tuesday, Sept. 5, at a house on the 200 block of Second Street SW in New Prague. Sir Kristopher Rayvo’nne Adams and Justin Nielsen face alleged felony counts involving allegations of alleged removal or...
Construction of the roundabout on Highway 13/Le Sueur County Road 28 is nearly complete and expected to partially open to traffic Friday evening, September 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The south segment of the roundabout will remain closed to traffic as Highway 13...
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