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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To mask or not to mask?

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Are you serious? Are you really considering not to mask, even when it’s been mandated in Minnesota? I know it’s not the most comfortable, but I don’t find tight jeans or bathing suits very comfortable either, so I avoid them when possible. But should we avoid wearing masks? I don’t think so and...

Patricia M. Anderson, 65

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Patricia M. Anderson, age 65, died suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska. Patty was born on June 8, 1955 in New Prague to Leo M. and Alyce R. (Shimek) Mamer. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended...

Officers struggle with motorist

New Prague Times

According to a preliminary report from the New Prague Police Department, a Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy and New Prague Police Officer were apparently involved in a struggle with a motorist around 3:57 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The Sheriff’s Office received a call of an erratic vehicle on Highway 169...

Evelyn A.Chlan, 79

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Chlan, Evelyn A., age 79 of Webster, passed away on August 8, 2020 peacefully at Northfield Retirement Center. Evelyn was born July 26, 1941 to Guy and Anna Novak. Preceded in death by son, Jim Jr.; son-in-law, Todd Kniefel; brothers, Albert and Joe Novak. Survived by husband of 61 years, Jim Sr...

Carol M. Williams, 86 UPDATED 8/10/20

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Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 10:30 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. Masks required and social distancing practiced. Mass live-streamed on npcatholic.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/newpraguecatholic/. Burial at St. Wenceslaus...

Gordon C. Carlson, 89

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Gordon C. Carlson, 89 years old, died peacefully at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN, on August 4th, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Pam, Joy and Candy. Gordy will be forever missed by many dear family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diane, who died in...

Delmont “Bud” Wangerin, 92 - Updated August 07, 2020

New Prague Times

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:30 pm, with sweet treats served following at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. A private family burial will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Donations will be given to Bud’s favorite charities. ...

Tunnel work on Main Street requires round the clock crews

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The New Prague City Council had an update on reconstruction work on Main Street during its electronically held meeting on Monday, Aug. 3. As part of the bore and tunnel work for a new storm sewer line under the railroad tracks, the subcontractor, Rice Lake Boring, will be working around the clock...

DRS Region 3C Tourney starts this week

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The shortened DRS amateur baseball league finished play Sunday, August 2. St. Patrick claimed the league title with an 8-1 record, one game in front of runners-up Prior Lake and Lonsdale. The 10 teams from the DRS League will now compete for four spots in the Class C State Tournament the next two...

A team made up of New Prague High School seniors claimed the championship at the Senior Salute Baseball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 2. Played over the last two weeks at CHS Field in St Paul, the St. Paul Saints hosted the tourney.

Trojans Win Senior Salute Baseball Tournament

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On Sunday, Aug. 2, the New Prague senior boys were crowned the Champions of the Senior Salute Baseball Tournament hosted by the St. Paul Saints at CHS Field in St. Paul over the last two weeks. The Trojans finished with a 5-1 record and posted some pretty amazing stats for the tournament. This also...