New Prague’s boys’ volleyball opened its season at home Thursday, April 3, against No. 2-seeded Eastview. The Lightning struck down the Trojans in three sets, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-13, but New Prague made Eastview fight for those wins.

Hunter Pomije is hoping his college bowling career ends on the highest of high notes when he and his UW-Whitewater teammates compete for another national championship.
The Warhawks will seek another national championship next week at the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Championships April 14- 19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Warhawks last claimed the USBC national title in 2022.

After a few weeks of preparation, the New Prague High School’s girls’ and boys’ track teams are starting their journey toward being in top form for the season’s biggest meets in May.
The Trojans enjoyed their first look at competition Saturday in a non-scored indoor meet against conference competition at Orono. New Prague will host its first outdoor meet at Trojan Stadium, weather permitting, tomorrow, Friday, April 11, 4 p.m., against Northfield and Mankato East.

Drill team gets high marks for precision
If he were a teacher and the members of the New Prague Fire Department’s drill team the students, Drew Koloc would have been handling out high marks Saturday at the Park Ballroom.

Molly Thul went to work Wednesday to do the work she loved. This week, her family is mourning her unexpected passing.

Two immigrants, who have been in Minnesota for many years, opened Taqueria at 140 North Main Street in Lonsdale on Sunday, March 30.
“I just love little towns,” said co-owner Ma Guadalupe Rangel. Her counterpart, co-owner, Ana Ortiz Pano, said, “We really love this town. It’s so welcoming. People say ‘Hi!’”

The family of William Rosendahl wish to announce his passing on July 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
He was born the 4th son of 5 children to Charles and Delores Rosendahl on November 4, 1941, in New Prague, Mn.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son David; brother Richard; and sister Rita Rosendahl Shimota.  He leaves behind his wife Jill; sister Lois (Ivan) Edel; brother Jimmy Rosendahl; son Joseph Rosendahl (Susan); Stepchildren Amy Nichols, Matt Nichols (Elizabeth); grandchildren Elizabeth, Joseph Rosendahl; Kaitlynn, Trenton and Avery Nichols. 

Barbara J. (Lind) Jongeling passed away at the age of 70, on Dec. 26, 2024.
She left behind her husband Kevin Jongeling from Spencer, Iowa; brother Harold (Charlie) Lind and wife Sandra from New Prague, and sister Nancy (Lind) Drum & Bob from Ruthven, Iowa. She had many nieces & nephews.

Francis “Chico” Krenik, age 87 of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 31, 2025, at Three Links Care Center.
 
Francis Albert “Chico” Krenik was born to Frank J. And Emma C. (Sticha) Krenik in Wheatland Township, Rice County, on December 4, 1937.  He attended Immaculate Conception School in Lonsdale, graduating in 1951, then graduated from Northfield High School in 1955.  He had two years of post-secondary education. 

Kenneth L. Helgestad, age 96, of New Prague, Minnesota, formerly of Edgerton, Wisconsin and Richfield, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, while under hospice care. He was born in Edgerton, Wisconsin on January 7, 1929, the son of the late Peter and Bergliot (Stalsberg) Helgestad.

Robert “Bob” Henry Koenig, age 84, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Mala Strana in New Prague. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Michael Kaluza will preside, concelebrating with Fr. Eugene Theisen. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday morning.

Patrick William Smith, Jr., age 89, of West Saint Paul, MN, formally of Le Center, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at Walker Methodist Care Facility. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Le Center, MN.  

Leroy F. Mamer, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Leroy was born on July 16, 1936, in New Prague, to Henry and Josephine (Nohava) Mamer.  He graduated from New Prague High School and entered the US Air Force, serving in Saudi Arabia.  
Leroy married Arlene M. Sindelar on August 6, 1955, at Most Holy Trinity Church in Veseli, MN, and the two made their home and raised their two sons in New Prague.  

Stephanie J. Rahn was born October 2, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota, to William and Jacqueline (Springer) Luther. She passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Golden Years of Walworth.

Duane Deutsch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, farmer, and friend, passed away March 24, 2025.
A time of gathering will be held for Duane on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. An additional gathering will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Ridges on Sand Creek Golf Course (21775 Ridges Drive) in Jordan, from 10:00-10:50 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 a.m. Military honors will be provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard.

Dane Tupy knows how to make adjustments when things aren’t quite right. This weekend, he hopes there will be no need for adjustments and he’ll be right on target.