Elko’s Carson Blasing (17) can’t avoid the tag at the plate in the early stages of the Express’ tough loss to Miesville Friday night in Elko New Market. The Mudhgens beat Elko, 17-9. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:59am

Express looking to string together some wins

After a pair of tough setbacks in the past week, the Elko Express are in an unfamiliar place – needing a victory to build momentum. At 6-9 overall, the Express fell to Hampton Sunday, June 15, in...

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:51am

ENM Council discusses social media policy update

The Elko New Market City Council discussed updates to the city’s social media policy. The council also provided direction on those updates at its Thursday, June 12, meeting. City Planner Brandon...

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:28am

Annual home run derby benefit aims to help Lonsdale family

Ten area town baseball sluggers will try to bash as many home runs as possible at the annual fundraiser to help an area child and family dealing with a medical challenge slated for Saturday, June 28...

Elijah Thietje, 10, enjoyed delicious ribs prepared in the kitchen at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Friday afternoon. The church’s annual ribfest fundraiser drew hundreds of people to it. The threat of rain forced planners to move the event indoors. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 8:57am

Holy Trinity’s expansion makes RibFest’s ‘Plan B’ a success

Last week, as the staff and leaders at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church were putting the finishing touches on plans to host the annual RibFest, the prediction of more rain for New Prague and the area...

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New Prague Times

St. Peter City Administrator Todd Prafke spoke to members of the New Prague Economic Development Authority and the New Prague Chamber of Commerce on what efforts were made in his city during a five-month long construction project in 2009. New Prague’s Main Street will undergo a similar project next summer. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

EDA, Chamber learn how one city survived construction

New Prague Times

"Own it!" That was the simple message St. Peter city administrator Todd Prafke told members of the New Prague Economic Development Authority and the New Prague Chamber of Commerce when the two held a joint meeting Wednesday, April 17, in the New Prague City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss...

Planning, cooperation key to surviving construction

New Prague Times

In about a year, the landscape of New Prague’s Main Street will be changing. A major reconstruction of State Highway 19 - New Prague’s Main Street - will take place next summer. Beginning from just west of the stoplights at 10th Avenue on the east side to the four-way stop intersection with Highway...

Aiden Nick Schuette

New Prague Times

A son, Aiden Nick Schuette, was born to Dennis and Lindsay (Palma) Schuette of New Prague on Sunday, Mar. 17, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Aiden weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by big brothers Collin, age 6 and Nolan, age 4. Grandparents...

Chase Smith, #11, heads for home to score. New Prague had five runs in their 12-5 loss. Behind Chase is Coach Shellie Kriha. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Adapted softball splits 2 games

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

The New Prague Trojans adapted softball team opened its season with a 12-5 loss to Chaska/Chanhassen/Shakope e/Prior Lake, then rebounded with a 15-5 win over South Suburban last week. Both games were at home. The Trojans will play South Washington Thursday, April 25, at East Ridge High School in...

New Prague midfielder Matt Schmidt brings the ball upfield during the Trojans’ win over Southwest Christian Tuesday, April 16. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Boys lacrosse wins 2 of 3

New Prague Times

The New Prague Trojan boys lacrosse team won its debut match Tuesday, April 16, defeating Southwest Christian of Chaska 9-3. They followed with an 11-6 loss to Waconia on Thursday, April 18, and a one-goal win over Chaska Monday, April 22. New Prague was scheduled to host Owatonna Tuesday, April 23...

DRS Baseball will open 73rd season Sunday

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

The Dakota-Rice-Scott Baseball League begins its 73rd season Sunday, April 28, with six games on the schedule. The league includes 13 teams - 12 of which are Class C teams. Elko is the lone Class B team. The Express will play each league team once, while the rest of the league will play a double...

Joseph “Joe” William Schatz, 70

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Joseph “Joe” William Schatz, 70, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le...

Public Notices - The New Prague Times 4-25-19

New Prague Times

Man dies in tractor rollover

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

A man from Lexington Township has died in a single tractor rollover on Wednesday, April 24. Joseph William Schatz, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene after Le Sueur County deputies found him trapped under a tractor. Sheriff Brett Mason said the sheriff’s office received the report at...

Richard Robert Meger, 89

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Richard Robert Meger, 89, of rural Le Center, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 11 a...