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Russell Charles Thurston, age 81, of Eagan, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born June 2, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN, to Oscar W. and Irene M. (nee Ganglehoff) Thurston. Russell is survived by his children, Steven, Gregory (Melanie), and Anne (Wencel Kubes)...
Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague has reported there are 14 residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 The residents are quarantined on campus and the employees are currently quarantined at home. For more see an upcoming print issue of...
Sharron Lynn Gillingham, age 88, of New Prague, MN died on July 15, 2020 at her home.  She was married to her love, the late Sterling Hart Gillingham for 63 years.  She was born in Rock Bridge, WI on August 14, 1931, daughter of the late Bernard and Bernice Johnson.  Sharron graduated from...

Pastor Steve Trewartha gives the sermon during the combined service and groundbreaking ceremony for Faith-Point Lutheran Church’s new church on Sunday, July 12. Approximately 100 people attended the outdoor service north of New Prague. (Patrick Fisher photo)

In what was described as a “patiently planned” date, FaithPoint Lutheran Church of New Prague broke ground for a new church on Sunday, July 12. A combined service and groundbreaking ceremony were held at 9 a.m. on 14 acres north of New Prague near the intersection of Redwing Avenue and 270th Street...

During Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s “@ Home with Jesus” Macy Pongratz participates in one of the daily challenges relating to the Lord’s Supper. More than 100 children were registered for the program. (Photo courtesy of Casey Fremstad)

Summer youth programming amidst a pandemic looks quite different from summer youth programming in a pandemic-free world. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague came up with a different Vacation Bible School for this summer. “We had to be creative this year and figure out how to put together...

Corbin Cross safely slides into second base during the Prior Lake Mudcats’ 10-0 roust against the Webster Sox in Webster on July 12. Cross leads the Mudcats with a .500 batting average. (Andrea Nelson photo)

There is a log jam at the top of the DRS Amateur Baseball Standings after the second full week of play. Seven teams have one loss, led by Prior Lake with a 4-1 record and Lonsdale with a 3-1 record. St. Patrick, Faribault, and Montgomery have 2-1 records. Union Hill and St. Benedict are 1-1 overall...

Just under 100 people showed up for the screening of “A Breath for George” at Bruzek Funeral Home’s parking lot in New Prague the evening of Tuesday, July 7. The movie, created by New Dawn Theatre, is a collection of songs, interviews and poems to honor George Floyd. (Photo courtesy of Ben Thietje)

The parking lot at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague was part of a program across the Twin Cities Metro Area and surrounding communities the evening of Tuesday, July 7, featuring an outdoor screening of “A Breath for George.” Local theater, DalekoArts joined with other Twin Cities Metro Area...
There are people who are slowly moving back to normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, others have been moving more quickly and some never made any changes at all. Personally I think I’ve been all over the map. One way I haven’t changed is that I’m still coming in to work. A little hard to report news...
Gordon J. Malterud, age 65, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family present after a prolonged illness at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital – Mankato on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  Gordy was born on May 15, 1955 in Corpus Christi, TX to James and Janet (Roberts) Malterud.  He grew up in the...

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