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.
Nearly 30 people attended the New Prague City Council’s Monday, June 2, meeting, the majority there for the public hearing on the general obligation bonds to pay for the construction of the city’s new police station. Of the nine people who spoke during the public hearing, the majority voiced opposition to the proposed $10,415,000 general obligation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) bonds.
Donna Mae Ginter, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home at Praha Village on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Donna was born on April 4, 1935, in New Prague, to Frank and Mary (Velishek) Rutt. She graduated from Montgomery High School and met an enticing young man at a dance named Clarence Ginter. The two were married in Montgomery on February 7, 1953. Donna was a dynamo, never letting the grass grow beneath her feet. In addition to raising her four children, she worked at a variety of places, most notably Munsingwear for 23 years and Dispatch Industries in Lakeville. Her favorite
Anne Marie Zimanske, age 68, of Lonsdale, MN, died peacefully with her family at her side after a 3-year valiant battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, May 30, 2025. Anne was born on March 11, 1957, in New Prague, to LeRoy and Martha (Havlicek) Svoboda. She attended St.
Jerry Allen Sandmann, 79, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jerry is survived by his partner of 38 years, Richard Kelley and his sister, Betty Nelson, of Webster; nephews and nieces, James, Timothy, Kimberly and Kristine; great- and great-great-nephews and -nieces, Jason, Sarah, Carrie, Nicholas, Kayla, Ashton, Avery, Lily; sister-in-law, Roxanna. He is also survived by Richard’s siblings Donna, Nancy and John. Jerry leaves behind many other loving family members and friends.
On an evening blessed with almost perfect weather, New Prague High School and the community celebrated the graduation of 310 seniors Friday evening at Trojan Stadium.
The commencement ceremony featured a recognition and remembrance of the Class of 2025’s years in school, the challenges they faced and their successes.
Over its last two meetings, the Elko New Market City Council discussed food truck sales on public property.
Heading into the Section 1A boys’ lacrosse playoffs, New Prague needed a win in a big way after a tough loss the previous evening. The Trojans earned exactly what they needed with a playoff game a few days away, ending a three-game skid.
No. 3-seeded New Prague (8-5 overall) opened the section playoffs last night against No. 6-seeded Northfield. Both teams brought an 8-5 record into the game. The winner will play Saturday, May 31, against the winner of No. 2-seeded Lakeville North vs. No. 7-seeded Southwest Christian at a time to be determined at the higher-seeded team.
By all accounts, Sgt. Maj. Rich Wilson was the kind of teacher most students enjoyed learning from and classroom instructors and staff enjoyed working with.
Next week, he’ll set out with a new set of orders as he enters retirement.
This week, Wilson will retire as a fifth-grade teacher at Falcon Ridge Elementary School. He was hired by the school district as a fourthgrade teacher in 1989. With the exception of his military responsibilities, he has been a constant figure at New Prague’s Elementary school, later renamed Falcon Ridge for about three-dozen years.
With plenty of offense and solid pitching, the New Prague Orioles evened their DakotaRice-Scott League record at 2-2 with a decisive win Thursday, May 22.
The Orioles will face St. Patrick tomorrow evening, Friday, May 30, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Park. Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m., New Prague will go duck hunting when Montgomery comes to town. The Mallards ended NP’s season last fall in New Prague.
The Orioles will welcome Faribault to the friendly confines of Memorial Park Wednesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.
Matt Mies, left, manager of Coborn’s Marketplace in New Prague, talks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Wednesday, May 28, about services offered by the local business. Sen. Klobuchar stopped for a brief visit to discuss how independent grocery stores are important to communities. For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher photo)
New Prague’s softball team saw its dream of a return trip to the state tournament come to a tough end Saturday in Owatonna.
The Trojans fell to the host Huskies, 3-2, in the consolation bracket of the Section 1AAA playoffs.
After splitting its first two section games with Lakeville South and Lakeville North, the Trojans fell to Owatonna, 3-2. Details of all three games were not available when The New Prague Times went to press.
New Prague led the contest against Owatonna 1-0 and 2-1 before the host Huskies rallied later in the contest.
Faye A. (Fowler) Matters, 91, passed away peacefully May 23, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Edward. Survived by daughter Rebecca (Jon) Pugh, sons Kevin (Michelle), Michael, and Steve (Colleen).
Funeral Mass on Friday, May 30, 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague with visitation one hour prior. Burial following at Resurrection Cemetery. www.whitefuneralhomes.com
Meleah Joy Christenson, age 43, of Montgomery, passed away May 19, 2025. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Community Baptist Church, New Prague, MN. Arrangements by www.whitefuneralhomes.com.
Cecilia Katherine Becker, age 99, of New Prague passed away peacefully as her family prayed the Rosary at her bedside on May 23, 2025.
New Prague Mayor Duane Jirik has submitted his resignation to the city council.
In a press release dated Friday, May 23, Josh Tetzlaff, New Prague's city administrator, stated Jirik submitted his resignation Thursday, May 22.
The letter of resignation reads: "It is with a heavy heart to let all of you know that I am resigning from my position as mayor of New Prague effectively immediately.
St. Patrick kicked off the 2025 season Sunday, May 18, with a 14-3 win in seven innings over Union Hill.
With the wind blowing out to left at Bonin Field, the Irish offense took advantage in the bottom of the first inning with four home runs plating five runs from sluggers Jack Friedges, Ryan Friedges, Robbie Meidl and starting pitcher Ian Segna.
In the third inning, the Irish tacked on four more runs, highlighted by a Tate Marland three-run HR. The Irish tacked on three more runs in the fifth frame and two more in the sixth.
