New Prague’s Dog Park at 701 12th St. NE has been the subject of complaints about the high grass in the large dog area, on the left, the other fenced off area is the area for small dogs, which is mowed more frequently. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:56am

City dealing with dog park complaints

New Prague city staff has received complaints this month about the dog park at 701 12th St. NE, specifically about the tall grass, estimated by some residents to be three-feet high, in the large dog...

St. Benedict pitcher Cody Pirkl fielded a successful sacrifice bunt advancing Union Hill players on the bases in the eighth inning of the Bulldogs’ 5-1 win over St. Benedict Friday, June 27, at Don Giesen Field. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:45am

Veseli Warriors surge to top of DRS

Riding a wave of four wins in its last five games, one of the smallest teams in the Dakota-Rice-Scott League is atop the standings heading into the holiday weekend. Class C Veseli sits atop the DRS...

Sixty years after she joined the Franciscan order as a nun, Virginia “Ginny” Heldorfer continues to help people find their way on their spiritual journey through life. (Submitted photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:23am

Sixty years later, Sister Ginny remembered for helping people on their journey

Franciscan nun worked at St. Wenceslaus for nine years Her close friends describe Virginia Heldorfer as someone who with compassion and will unconditionally accept people wherever they are on life’s...

Eric Steinhoff, left, talks with Jacob Bongers during the home run derby. Steinhoff was among several local baseball players to sign a baseball for Bongers. The home run derby was to raise funds to help Bongers who is going through treatment for medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:09am

Home run derby has a grand slam of an evening

For Jacob Bongers and his family, Home Town Bats’ ninth annual benefit home run derby was a grand slam of an evening. A crowd estimated at 600 attended the Saturday, June 28, event at Don Giesen...

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Representing the 2025 Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota court are, front row, Little Sisters Addison and Arya Zimanske. Back row, from left, are Junior Ambassadors R.J. Timmerman, Kylah Flicek, Allie Langridge and Ella Flicek; First Princess Alexia Timmerman, 2025 Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Gianna Olsen, Second Princess Kailey Flicek, 2024 Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota Sarah Langridge and 2024 First Princess Gabby Stoudt.

Olsen crowned Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota

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Three candidates vied for the title of Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota at the 36th annual pageant held Saturday evening at the Montgomery American Legion. Winning the title of Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota was Gianna Olsen. She was crowned by her parents, James and Martha Olsen. They are from Stillwater...

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New Prague man indicted on drug charges - DOJ claims he’s connected to Mexican cartel

New Prague Times

A federal grand jury recently returned a nine-count indictment against five alleged members of a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) affiliated with the Sureños, U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick announced last week. According to court documents, the defendants allegedly conspired intentionally...

Charles "Chuck" Morris, 83

New Prague Times

Charles "Chuck" Morris, age 83, of Osseo, MN, passed away at Our Lady of Peace Hospice, St. Paul, on February 6, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, daughters Jodi (Jim) Solem, Becky (Jeff) Fiene, grandchildren Ellen & Alex Solem, brothers James (Janet) Morris, New Prague, Michael Morris...

New Prague hitters – Max Wilson (15) and Will Radermacher (16) – were at the net to block a kill attempt from Eastview in the opening game of the Trojans' match against the Lightning Thursday (April 3) at NPHS. Eastview won the match, 3-0. (John Mueller photo)

NP boys’ volleyball has tough season opener

New Prague Times

New Prague’s boys’ volleyball opened its season at home Thursday, April 3, against No. 2-seeded Eastview. The Lightning struck down the Trojans in three sets, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-13, but New Prague made Eastview fight for those wins. The Trojans took on Rosemount Tuesday, April 8, results of the...

New Prague bowler looking forward to national competition

New Prague Times

Hunter Pomije is hoping his college bowling career ends on the highest of high notes when he and his UW-Whitewater teammates compete for another national championship. The Warhawks will seek another national championship next week at the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team...

Track teams aiming to be among Metro West’s, section’s best

New Prague Times

After a few weeks of preparation, the New Prague High School’s girls’ and boys’ track teams are starting their journey toward being in top form for the season’s biggest meets in May. The Trojans enjoyed their first look at competition Saturday in a non-scored indoor meet against conference...

ENM Council supports keeping city zoning authority

New Prague Times

The Elko New Market City Council approved two resolutions concerning city zoning authority at its Thursday, March 27, meeting. City Administrator Tom Terry said the two resolutions were in response to proposed state legislation that could limit local decision-making authority on residential...

Please grant the curmudgeon a moment

New Prague Times

Thursday, April 3, the University of Minnesota announced it would be selling the naming rights of Williams Arena to possibly the highest bidder. The building known as Williams Arena since the early1980s, affectionately known as “the Barn,” may soon be known as the Insert-Corporate-Entity-Name here...

Building something new

New Prague Times

It always takes time to build something new. An example of this is proposed new police station here in New Prague. The New Prague City Council has been discussing the new building and whether or not to build it for the past two to three years. In covering those council meetings, there has been a...