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The New Prague Area Historical Society’s Trolley Tour of New Prague, led by Greg Tikalsky, made its way around the community stopping at several locations to relate points of history. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Greg Tikalsky was the moderator for the New Prague Area Historical Society’s Trolley Tours of New Prague Sunday, Sept. 22. Tours that were popular as all three tours sold out and insightful, he said. “I learned a lot from the passengers who grew up in New Prague,” said Tikalsky. “I’ll be able to...

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Co-Owner of Mike’s Discount Foods, Nick Abernathy, talks to a contractor working on the parking lot of their new location, the former Molter’s Fresh Market.

In August, Molter’s Fresh Market announced that it would be ceasing business in Montgomery and would be out of the building by the end of Sept. 30, making it the second time the town was faced with having no grocery store. It was just a year prior that Mackenthun’s Fine Foods pulled their grocery...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold “Butch” Louisiana on Saturday, September 28, at the age of 81 in New Prague, Minnesota.   Harold was born on August 12, 1943, in Litchfield, Minnesota to John and Mabel Louisiana. He was the youngest of three children: sister Donna and...
Kathleen L. “Kathy” Handzlik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Kathy was born on April 15, 1946, in St. Paul, to Joseph and Evelyn (Waldo) Babic.  She graduated from Edina High School, earned her B.A. degree in Teaching from...
David Edel had a beautiful soul, and his spirit left a mark on so many people throughout his lifetime. He was born in New Prague on October 9, 1951, to George and Gretchen Edel (maiden name Richter), the youngest of 3 children. He grew up in Montgomery, graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High...

Graphic courtesy of City of Lonsdale/Widseth

The floor plan and city council chamber rendering of Lonsdale’s new city hall building.

  The City of Lonsdale’s current city hall, located at 415 Central Street SW, has long been outdated for the city’s needs. In 2018, the city looked into expanding that location, according to Lonsdale City Administrator Joel Erickson. Erickson said that the current location was just not feasible...

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The present day Most Holy Redeemer Church, showing the large columns, statue and copper top to the steeple that were originally installed.

Most Holy Redeemer Church, originally known as Holy Redeemer in honor of the Holy Redeemer, can trace its roots back to the early settlers of the region. By the year 1866, numerous Czech Catholic settlers had arrived in the region of Montgomery and Lexington Townships and had erected a Catholic...
Donald P. Solberg, Wanamingo, MN. Donald passed away on September 8, 2024. Donald was born April 01, 1930, to Peter O. and Minnie (Satren) Solberg. He grew up in Wanamingo, MN, and graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1948, served 4 years in the United States Air Force and was honorably...
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