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Many years ago, I was interviewing Jerry Bohnsack, then the New Prague city administrator. I don’t remember what the story was about, but I noticed that when I asked him a question, he sat there, thinking…. for at least 30 seconds before he responded.
I had noticed this before, when interviewing...
Luke Tupy threw five innings of no-hit baseball, and Joe Becker went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead New Prague to a 5-0 win over Chanhassen Tuesday, April 9, in high school baseball action.
Tupy struck out 11 and walked just two. Becker, who pitched the final two innings, gave up a the Storm’s only...
The New Prague Trojan boys track and field team hosted Northfield and Mankato East on Tuesday, April 9, finishing in second place.
Mankato East had 68 points, edging the Trojans, who had 63. Northfield had 27.
“Although we came up just short of the team victory, we were pleased with our approach,...
Monday, April 15, was a big day for the New Prague High School girls lacrosse program.
The program, in its first year, travelled to Waconia for the first-ever game for both schools. It was played at the junior varsity level, and New Prague came home victorious with a 15-1 win.
"We were all a little...
UPDATE: Belle Plaine Police reported that Andrew Cunat was found safe on Wednesday evening and was reunited with his family.
The Belle Plaine PD is requesting assistance in locating Andrew James Raymond Cunat, 09/18/2003. Andrew was last seen leaving the Belle Plaine High School around 9:00 p.m. on...
Road repairs and improvements on Highway 21 between Highway 19 in New Prague and Highway 169 in Jordan are underway. Work began Monday, April 15, with shoulder and culvert work just north of New Prague. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, beginning Wednesday, April 17, work...
Willard Anthony “Bink” Bender died at home on April 16, 2019 in New Prague, MN at age 88. He was born Aug 23, 1930 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Floriann J. (Hartz), a teacher, and Willard C. Bender, a banker. His sister called him Binky, and ever since, he has been known as Bink.
As a child, Bink...
Darla Cleary holds son Liam who was enchanted by the Easter Bunny at the Egg Hunt in Elko New Market on Saturday, April 13. There were 275 children who participated in the annual hunt for eggs on the playground of Eagle View Elementary School. Children collected plastic eggs with treats in them and...
Geraldine D. “Geri” Bell, age 94, died peacefully, April 11, 2019 at St. Gertude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee. She was born April 23, 1924 in New Prague, MN to Richard F. and Wilhelmine C. “Minnie” (Zoschke) Ruehling. She grew up in rural New Prague and attended Scott County...
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