New Prague High School student athletes, from left, Sophia Andersen, Emily Russo, Luke Tupy, Will Busch and Kennedy Buckman signed letters of intent during a Wednesday, Nov. 13, ceremony in the high school’s commons area. Family, friends, coaches and teammates attended the ceremony. Buckman will be playing softball at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, Tupy will be playing baseball at St.
Ominous charcoal gray smoke and blazing orange flames rose from behind the trees bordering the New Prague Compost Site along Columbus Ave. N early Tuesday morning, Nov. 12. The fire was a controlled burn, with city crews burning and clearing the piles that had accumulated from city residents during fall yard cleanup. At times, the smoke could be seen from miles away.
Andrea Means Lehman, right, talks about honoring and remembering veterans during New Prague High School’s Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. She is the widow of Marine Lance Corporal Dale Means and talked about his career and how all local veterans need to be honored. For more see an upcoming print issue of The Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
On a sunny, fall afternoon under a clear, blue sky, Virgil Schoenecker and his son, Pete, are busy harvesting corn from the fields on land that’s been in the family for generations. Pete rents the land from his dad now, carrying on the tradition of farming that started decades ago when his great-great-grandfather, Nicholas Schoenecker, emigrated from Waxweiler, Germany in 1850 and homesteaded the original 134 acres northwest of New Prague in 1856. Farming and harvesting has been a mainstay of the community for generations.
Kristin Wornson, daughter of Dick and Cathy Wornson of New Prague, has been selected to be part of the Sedna Epic Expedition, an allwomen's team of scientists, explorers, educators, filmmakers, photographers, journalists and artists, that will take part in an expedition to the Arctic Circle.
The New Prague area woke up to 1-2 inches of snow Wednesday, Nov. 6, the first measurable snowfall of the season. City snowplows were on the road for the first time this season, clearing the roads for motorists.
Residents of Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague provide the treats during its annual Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31. Children and their families were stopping by between 3:30-4:30 p.m. to get candy in the Guest Room and other treats. Plus, there were was also a craft area where children could make paper monsters they could take home or get their photo taken. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
A business venture that began more than 20 years ago as college students has landed a pair of New Prague brothers into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.
The O’Neills join a group of inductees that include the Peterson family, a family of musicians whose members have played locally and nationally with the likes of the Steve Miller Band, Fleet-wood Mac and Prince, Old- Tyme Concertina player Ernie Coopman, Classical pianists, vocalists and educators John and Sarah McKay, nationally-known rock group Soul Asylum, and classical guitarist and educator John Holmquist.
The FAST-TRACK Challenge is pleased to announce Hobby Farmer Canning Co. is the 2019 FAST-TRACK Challenge first place winner. The company is in the process of taking their new Switchel Fizz, non-alcoholic beverage, to the next level. Jeff Cerise, Tod Novinska and Chuck Hermes, partners in the firm, plan to team up with Badger Hill Brewing Co. in Shakopee to bring their refreshing brew of apple cider vinegar, ginger and honey spiced with various flavors, to the retail market. The company received $12,350 in start-up funds and professional services, as a part of their prize package.
Residents who live on the German-Jefferson Lakes and Lake Emily in Le Sueur County voiced their displeasure at a proposed ordinance which would have required sewer inspections every 3-5 years.
The Le Sueur County Board held a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 22 to discuss the ordinance. More than two dozen individuals were in attendance and nearly a dozen commented during the hearing.
It was quite apparent these individuals were not in favor of the ordinance. A similar ordinance passed for the lakes of Francis, Rays, Sakatah, and Tetonka in the Waterville/Elysian area.
The Elko New Market City Council’s Thursday, Oct. 24, meeting included a presentation by Lakeville Area Schools Superintendent Michael Baumann. He talked to the council about Lakeville’s upcoming vote on its operating levy and bond referendum.
Elko New Market is a community split between two school districts, Lakeville and New Prague Area Schools.
Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague was jam packed with people attending the Hops for Hope - Cure ALS fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26. This was the second annual event, which featured multiple articles in the silent auction, plus bands inside the building and in a tent outside. There was also food, beer and special articles. For more see an upcoming print article of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Boy Scout Joey Little, left, and Jesse Stapp, right, watch as Jesse’s son Bennett tries one of the games at the Elko New Market Halloween Party the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26. More than 200 children attended the annual event at Eagle View Elementary School for games, treats and fun. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
The Gopher State Railway Museum, north of New Prague, held its annual Pumpkin Express event Saturday, Oct. 19. Youngsters from around the area turned up to see and ride the train, enjoy a snack and get a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch set up near the depot/ office. After running out last year, organizers made sure they had enough pumpkins, with more than 300 of them available. They said they had a great turnout, with warm, sunny weather greeting those who visited the museum.