A haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota drifted into the southern part of the state Thursday morning, July 16, and could be seen in the distance looking west along New Prague’s Main Street.
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Gopher State Railway Museum (GSRM), north of New Prague, held train rides on its historic train engine or cars.
Crews working on the new POPS (Praha Outdoor Performance Stage) facility north of West Main Street were busy Wednesday, July 1, installing a nearly two-ton glulam (glued laminated) timber beam in the front of the faci
Orioles use big numbers in a pair of DRS victories
Mike Meyer is honorary survivor at annual ACS Relay for Life
Mike Meyer knows all about luck – bad luck, good luck.
He’s seen his share of both.
After a tough extra-innings setback, a win was just what the doctor ordered for the Union Hill Bulldogs Sunday.
Elko New Market celebrated Fire Rescue Days Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28, plus its annual Saturday, June 27, parade marked its 25th anniversary.
He entered the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games looking to enjoy the experience and do the best he could.
For New Prague’s Seth Dorner, mission accomplished.
Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten. She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching degree from Mankato State College. Donna taught in Waseca and after marrying Thomas P.
Members of New Prague High School's Class of 2023 enjoyed the annual senior send-off this afternoon at Next Chapter Winery south of New Prague.
The event included plenty of good food, games and the opportunity for the graduates-to-be to win prizes. It was capped off with a hypnotist show.
The Class of 2023 will graduate Friday, May 26, 7 p.m., from Trojan Stadium.
Details and photos from the ceremony will be in an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.
A member of the New Prague Fire Department works to bring a shed fire under control at a residence along Church Avenue, north of Union Hill, around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25.
Belle Plaine Fire Department answered a call for mutual aid to provide manpower and water. Also at the scene were members of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and North Memorial Ambulance. For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher photo)
Memorial Day begins with the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard visiting area cemeteries to honor area veterans buried there. At each cemetery, the honor guard will read the names of veterans buried at the cemeteries followed by a 21- gun salute and the playing of Taps.
The schedule for cemetery visits are:
9 a.m. at St. Patrick
9:25 a.m. St. Benedict (change from last year)
9:55 a.m. Lanesburgh
10:15 a.m. Union Hill
10:30 a.m. Czech National
10:45 a.m. St. Wenceslaus
Rose Marie "Rosie" Seurer
October 9, 1933 - May 20, 2023
Rose Marie (Hauer) Seurer peacefully passed away on May 20, 2023, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Rosie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon, her son, Nicholas, and her son-in-law, Tom Sexe.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bev Sexe, Marty Seurer, and Susan (Kevin) Busch, as well as her grandchildren, Nick and Stephie.
Wilfred (Bill) Vogel Bill Vogel, 100, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2023. Bill was born on June 23, 1922 to Arnold and Elizabeth (Thelen) Vogel. He graduated from New Prague High School. After graduation he spent time at the First State Bank of New Market. In November of 1942 he entered the US Army. He was on active duty until January, 1946 and was so proud to be a WWII Veteran. He returned to the bank after giving service to our country. He remained working at the bank until his death. In September of 2022 he celebrated his 75th Anniversary at the bank.
Agnes “Aggie” Gast (Tiede), age 78, was called home by our Lord to be with the love of her life, Virgil Gast. Aggie passed away on May 10, 2023, at her home in Jordan, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and just recently became a great-great-grandmother.
George Slinkard passed away the evening of March 20, 2023 at his home in Rushford, MN.
George was born on January 27, 1943 in Clinton, IA to his parents Wayland and Odelia Slinkard. He was the oldest of eleven children. George graduated from New Prague High School in 1960. He married Nancy Donlan on September 21, 1968. They have one son, Kevin.
Deshawn Corbin, 25, passed away May 2. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Corbin.
He is survived by his mother, Julie Anderson; sister, Emma Corbin; grandparents, David and Kathleen Anderson of New Prague; 6 aunts, 3 uncles, and 7 cousins. Memorial service is May 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to Steel County Transitional Housing.
Stephen "Steve" Andrew Schultz, 38, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at 10:10 a.m. surrounded by family and friends. Stephen gave the gift of life through organ donation. As he had in life he gave what he could to help others without asking for anything in return. Steve was a quiet man, who loved his family and friends with a quiet fierceness that many did not see. He gave pieces of himself to everyone he met with a winning smile, wit and sarcasm.
Jane Marie Remes, age 92, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community in Northfield. Her last days were filled with family visits, memories of her life and of course, her grace.
Jane was born in Minneapolis in 1931 before being adopted at age 3 ½ by John and Marie Mach of New Prague who provided a wonderful childhood for their girl. Jane went on to graduate from Mankato State University before teaching Physical Education at Belle Plaine High School.
Lawrence W. Peters, Jr., age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Larry was born on October 4, 1938, on the family farm in St. Benedict to Lawrence M. and Margaret D. (Lucas) Peters. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School and graduated from Jordan High School. He entered the US Army Reserves and during his service, he met and married the woman who captured his heart for the rest of his life, Juanita A. Mach. They married at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on September 2, 1961.
The 5K race for Run New Prague led off the 38th annual event as runners left the starting line around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in Memorial Park.
While overcast, temperatures were at 56 degrees Fahrenheit and the rain held off through Run New Prague.
Other events held during the morning event were the Kids Color Run and inaugural Push, Pedal, Pull race, which was made up mostly of members of the New Prague mountain bike team.
For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Raymond E. Cooney, age 91, of New Prague, formerly of Le Center passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife at his side at Central Health Care in Le Center. Ray was born on October 17, 1931 in Kilkenny Township to Charles and Mary (Warnemunde) Cooney. He attended country school and St.
