Fri, 10/04/2024 - 3:39pm

During Ladies Night Out along New Prague’s Main Street, from left, Lora Novotny, Katie Theilmann, Shiela Brokl, Gina Myers and Chris Jabs were all bringing the bling for the evening of sales that had...

The Trojans' Claire Erickson, bib 122, finished 28th in the race last Tuesday, Sept. 24. (John Mueller photo)

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 1:53pm

NP runners shine at home

Running on a short week where they had competed the previous Saturday in Mounds View, New Prague’s cross-country runners enjoyed their lone home meet of the season with solid results Tuesday, Sept....

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of New Prague’s disc golf course at Southside Park are from left, Ken Ondich - City Planning and Community Development Director, Tracey Ziskovsky (New Prague Chamber of Commerce Ambassador), Austin Reville (2 If By Sea Tactical - chamber of commerce board member), Scott Sasse – City Building Official, Joe Halbmaier (community member), City Planner Kyra Chapman, Dan Jacobson (Bevcomm - chamber of commerce board member) and Carla Sticha (Keepsake Insurance - chamber of commerce board member). (Patrick Fisher photo)

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:22pm

City reopens disc golf course

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce and the city of New Prague held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Friday morning, Sept. 13, to reopen the disc golf course at Southside Park. The disc golf course had...

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)

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 11:57am

Trolley tours prove popular and insightful

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...

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Town Ball Tour stopping at Elko Express July 3

New Prague Times

FOX9’s Town Ball Tour will be stopping at the Elko Express’ Fredrickson Field along France Avenue in Elko New Market, Wednesday, July 3, as the Express take on the Prior Lake Jays. FOX 9 will broadcast live from the Express’ ballpark starting at 5 p.m. The Minneapolis-based TV station’s Town Ball...

Fire Rescue Days update

New Prague Times

Two updates have been made to the schedule for Fire Rescue Days, Elko New Market’s annual community festival. This Sunday, June 30, the pancake breakfast held by Scout Troop 325 has been moved to Wagner Park, 120 Park St. and will be held 8 a.m. to noon. The annual breakfast is sponsored by the NEW...

Wilson J. “Butch” Peterman, 72

New Prague Times

Wilson J. “Butch” Peterman, age 72, of Le Center, died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Central Health Care in Le Center. Graveside service to be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Honors will be given by the Fort Snelling Cemetery Honor Guard. Butch...

Rosemary "Rosie or Rose" Hasty, 89

New Prague Times

Rosemary (Rosie or Rose) Hasty, was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife and best friend, and she leaves behind a legacy of laughter. She was known for a lot of fantastic things, but making people laugh and feel good about themselves was her specialty. People were drawn to her, laughing with her,...

Le Sueur County Board chairman declared a disaster declaration, a move that will help the county access federal funds for cleanup once floodwaters recede.

Le Sueur County Board OKs disaster declaration

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

Le Sueur County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday, June 25, declaring the county in a state of emergency for conditions resulting from the flooding events beginning on June 17. This declaration follows a previous three-day state of emergency declaration signed and submitted June 20, and the...

Kenneth “Ken/Kenny” Kimmet, 74

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Kenneth “Ken/Kenny” Kimmet, age 74, of Le Center, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Estates of Roseville in Roseville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at 11...

Norman Kent Nelson, 98

New Prague Times

Norman Kent Nelson, 98, of Rochester, MN, died June 9, 2024, at Charter House in Rochester, MN. Born February 9, 1926, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he married Hilda Marie Olive of Durham, NC, in 1949. Norman received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Duke University where he was employed as public...

Peter Grossman, 94

New Prague Times

Peter Grossman, age 94, of Northfield, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. Peter Germain Grossman was born January 16, 1930, at home in Le Sueur County near New Prague, Minnesota, to Peter and Alma (Huss) Grossman. He was baptized,...

No-wake zones declared on a dozen Le Sueur County lakes

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office has issued no-wake restrictions for all lakes south of state Highway 99 to include lakes Washington, Gorman, Sakatah, Tetonka, West Jefferson, Emily, Middle Jefferson, East Jefferson, German, Francis, Rays and Volney. The restriction has been issued because of...

Truck crossing on a bridge by the WEM High School.

“100 year flood” for the third time, Waterville declared disaster area following heavy rains and flooding

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

For the third time in the last 10 years, the city of Waterville and surrounding areas have been deluged with excessive rainfall, causing the most prolific flood in the town’s history. In 2014 the city received high waters which was considered the worst flood since 1965 when flood waters covered...