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.
Lillian Jean Nelson, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side, on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Jean was born on December 6, 1952 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Donald Paul and Betty Jean (Johnson) Katz. She grew up and attended schools in Huron and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, until she met Donald Wayne Nelson at a drive-in movie and fate intervened. It was love at first sight and Don knew that very night that Jean would become his bride; 6 months later, they married on June 29, 1968 in Sioux Falls. The couple
Due to the approaching storm the funeral will be postponed: Monday, Dec. 26th
It was a busy morning at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague as people were lined up to enjoy the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24. There were 40 people having meals at the church along Main Street, plus 22 meals were to go. The dinner started at 11 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. Organizers were glad to have an in person meal after having a drive thru event for two years where people could pick up ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal at home. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
They say the world is becoming more modern all the time and technology will make things more convenient. Oh really?
Wednesday, a trip to the University of Minnesota for a state swimming meet. While driving to the ‘U’ is no big deal, a byproduct of growing up in St. Paul, there is always some trepidation over parking. It’s never easy, especially on a campus with 40-plus thousand people on it and major sporting venues.
On any holiday when she was home visiting, Larissa Schmitz might sit down and watch a movie with her family and this year would be no different. But this year, the New Prague High School graduate will be in the movie.
Schmitz and her husband, Jake Klehr, will be watching “A Holiday Spectacular” on the Hallmark Channel Sunday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Set in 1958, the film is the story of Maggie, an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true.
Colleen Flynn is very thankful this year. She went through drugs and alcohol treatment and is now seven years clean and sober. She now has a better relationship with her family, is engaged and is now helping others.
“I now have a whole new way of learning to live,” said Flynn, 41, who grew up in Belle Plaine and now lives in Montgomery. On a Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16, she detailed her life in the office of Tim Price, of Faith, Recovery & Music at New Day Church in New Prague. Flynn has been working with Price’s ministry helping people who deal with addiction.
Nearly three dozen New Prague falls sports athletes and a couple of Trojan teams have received post-season honors in their respective sports.
Two athletes were named one of the best in their sports athletically and academically.
George Patrick Luskey, age 74, of Shakopee, MN, died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 W. 2nd Street, Chaska. The visitation will be held the evening prior at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 West Third Street, Chaska. The burial will be at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Le Sueur, MN.
For dates and time please visit: www.bertasfh.com
A full notice will appear in next week's paper.
Evelyn M. Novak, age 93, of Veseli, died peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center, New Prague, MN. Born in Wheatland Township, Rice County on April 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Adolph and Rose (Machacek) Voracek. She was raised on the family farm outside of Veseli, attended Holy Trinity School in Veseli, and graduated from New Prague High School.
New Prague's Payten Schieffer placed 5th in the Class A State 100-yard butterfly competition. She also finished 8th in the 200-yard freestyle consolation finals.
New Prague's Nellie Dalsin placed 3rd in the4 Class A State Diving Competition Friday, Nov. 18 at the University of Minnesota. Ava Bruegger placed 14th overall in the same event.
Two vehicles collided Thursday morning shortly before 8 a.m. on icy roads between New Prague and Montgomery.
The accident occurred just south of Minnesota 13 and 300th Street South. According to the Minnesota State Patrol report, a 2009 Ford Explorer driven by Robert Shippman of New Prague and a 2002 Oldmobile Bravada driven by Katie Young of Buffalo ended up in the west ditch. Young was taken by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health Systems in New Prague with non-life threatening injuries. Shippman sustained no injuries. Both parties were wearing their seat belts.
Theodore “Ted” Simon, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Ted was born on March 13, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to James J. and Mary A. (Kubes) Simon. He grew up on the family farm near Veseli and graduated from New Prague High School. After serving in the US Army, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Lorraine A.
Russel “Roscoe” Robert Vohnoutka, age 54, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Russ was born in New Prague on August 25, 1968 to Joseph and Eraina (Stopski) Vohnoutka. He graduated from New Prague High School and was currently working as a utility line surveyor for Vannguard Utility Partners.
The New Prague High School girls' swimming and diving team advanced a dozen swimmers and divers in six events to the state meet next week at the University of Minnesota while claiming its first-ever section team championship tonight in Rochester.
Jane Busch, age 92, of New Prague, formerly of St. Benedict, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Belle Plaine Township on November 26, 1929, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Bartusek) Neisen. She was raised on the family farm near Union Hill, MN, attended a country schoolhouse, and graduated from New Prague High School.
Major Rev. Eugene Theisen (US Air Force, retired), center, talks to students at St. Wenceslaus School during Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11. Behind him are members of the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard. Rev. Theisen spoke about his experiences as a chaplain in the Air Force and answered questions from the students and their parents that attended the Veterans Day service.
The New Prague Veterans Honor Guard attended ceremonies at area schools and local nursing homes on both Thursday, Nov. 10, and Nov. 11.
