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.
The New Prague boys hockey team scored only two goals during three Metro West Conference losses last week.
The Trojans were defeated Monday, Jan. 31 by Chaska/Chanhassn, 4-1. Bloomington Jefferson defeated New Prague in back-to-back games, 6-0 on Friday, Feb. 4 and 3-1 Saturday, Feb. 5.
John Schmidt scored his team-leading...
To see more on this story pick up the February 10, 2022 print edition of The New Prague Times.
The annual Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce dinner returned to its in-person format on Tuesday, Jan. 25 after last year’s drive-in style due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The year’s dinner took place at Ettlin’s Ranchero Supper Club in Webster where several dozen chamber members gathered together to enjoy a meal, share many laughs, and hear about the successes in 2021 and what is in store for the Chamber in 2022.
St. Wenceslaus School proudly presents Elf Jr.! Buddy the Elf is an “orphan” who accidentally climbed into Santa’s bag and took up residence at the North Pole. His enormous size and poor toy-making skills lead him to the realization that he is not a real elf. So begins Buddy’s quest to find his birth father in New York City. Join Buddy on his adventure as he tries to get his dad off the naughty list, discovers his true identity, and brings the Christmas spirit to all of New York.
Press release from the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office.
Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reports that on Tuesday, February 8th, Agents, with the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force, assisted by the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit and the Waterville Police Department arrested Nathan William Quast, age 37 and Emily Ann Wagner, age 33 of Waterville after an investigation in their involvement in control substance and possessing stolen property.
Bernice J. “Sis” Bergstrom, age 80 of Morristown, formerly of New Market, passed away on 2/6/22.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Duane; infant sister, Nancy; siblings, Lois, Melvin, Marlene, Jerry, Mary, and Betty. Survived by her children: Jeff (Brenda), Todd (Jeanne), and Mark (Myra) Bergstrom; 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 5 great-granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons; brothers: Jim (Mary Lou) Simon and Joe (Sandee) Simon.
Gathering of family and friends will be held 4-7 PM Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN.
George David Kovarik, of Osceola, IN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family.
George was born Sept 21, 1945, in New Prague, MN to George and Sylvia Kovarik and is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia, sister Irene (Art Bolduc) Kovarik, and daughters Shelley (Scott) Suckow, Amy (Jason Maki) Kovarik, Laura (Billy) Cronkhite, and grandchildren Aidan and Sylvia Suckow, Nicholas Kovarik, and Billy and Samantha Cronkhite. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Darlene Kovarik.
Alfred C. Zaun, "Al", age 87, of Shakopee, Minnesota, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in Shakopee.
Al was born on October 16, 1934, in Jordan, Minnesota, the son of Alfred H. and Delphine (Busch) Zaun. He graduated from Jordan High School, and then Mankato State University where he majored in Biology, and minored in Math and Business. He was employed first as a teacher, and then as a chemist for Honeywell, and Bureau of Mines. Al married Ann Sirek on November 22, 1958 in Veseli, Minnesota.
Lois Carolyn Holetz, age 90, of Montgomery passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and special caregivers on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Traditions Assisted Living in Montgomery.
Fredrick Albert Roushar, age 68, passed away February 2, 2022. Fred was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 19, 1953 to Albert & Sylvia Roushar. He grew up in Chanhassen, MN and later moved to Lonsdale, MN where he spent the remainder of his life.
Otis Richard Bell, Jr., 69, (formerly New Prague) passed away January 30, 2022 at his home in Ava, Missouri.
Otis was born March 12, 1952 in New Prague, Minnesota to Otis Thomas Bell, Sr. and Geraldine Doris (Ruehling) Bell.
Otis liked vintage cars and going to car shows. He enjoyed live music and being around people. He also loved watching the wildlife such as the deer, turkeys, and cardinals out the back window. Otis had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others.
New Prague High School held its Snoball Pep Fest on Friday, Feb. 4, with the coronation of its royalty. Libby Olson (left, front row) was named Queen and Jaxon Short was named King. Other candidates were Madi Josephson, Addie Hartshorn, Kenna Huber, Hannah Robasse, Annie Glomski, Sammie Kotek, Brynn Sticha, Josh Miler, Cam Prochaska, Matt Friedges, Joe Maxa, Tom McBroom, Ben Schmitz and Eddie Sirek. For more on Snoball see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
The Minnesota American Legion helped a New Prague veteran in getting a car to replace her old one on Friday, Feb. 4, at The Car Lot in New Prague. From left are Rob Krautkremer, owner of The Car Lot, veteran Brandy Steller, New Prague Post 45 Commander Linda Dvorak and Scott County Veteran Service Officer Marissa LaCourt with Steller’s new car. American Legion Department of Minnesota Adjutant Mike Maxa worked with Dvorak and LaCourt to purchase a 2000 Nissan Maxima and assist Steller. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Jean Mary Jirik, 89, of Blackduck, MN died peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after suffering a massive stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.
The New Prague Hy-Vee and its gas station are among six Minnesota properties that have been sold in leaseback deals that total more than $88 million. The combined grocery store and liquor store and gas station, all along 10th Avenue SE in New Prague, will still be operated by Hy-Vee Inc.
The Wells Fargo bank in New Prague is temporarily closed due to COVID related staffing constraints according to Staci Schiller spokesperson for Wells Fargo. The closure affects both the lobby and the drive up for the bank along Main Street. Schiller explained the ATM is still available for use and people can use online banking or a mobile app. If people need to they can also find branches in Prior Lake, Shakopee, Lakeville and Savage. Staff at the New Prague branch of the bank potentially hope to have the business open by next week.
