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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Boys hockey draws Minnetonka in 2AA playoffs

New Prague Times

The New Prague Trojan boys hockey team received the 8th seed for the Section 2AA playoffs. Seedings were announced Sunday, Feb. 17. The Trojans will face No. 1 seed Minnetonka, which is ranked No. 2 in Class AA. The game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. The Trojans enter the game with a...

Margaret Sticha, 71

New Prague Times

Margaret M. Sticha, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born on September 4, 1947, in Shakopee to Jerome A. and Bernice A. (Wolf) Sand. She attended St. Mary’s Purification Grade School...

Ella Jahn, 90

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Ella R. Jahn, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Ella was born on November 21, 1928, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz. She attended country district school and...

Emil Moran, 87

New Prague Times

Emil R. Moran, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Emil was born on July 14, 1931 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Amab F. and Emma (Blaha) Moran, Jr. He attended New Prague High School and entered the US Navy following graduation....

James “Chester” Retka, 85

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

James “Chester” Retka, 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at his home in Montgomery. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church...

Valentine’s Day date night and bingo

New Prague Times

It was a double date night for, clockwise from upper right, Jake Schoenecker and his wife Sam and Jodi Schoenecker and her date Jeff Kehrer, during the Valentine’s Day Chamber Bar Bingo at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague on Thursday, Feb. 14. The weekly night of bingo is held by the New Prague...

SPC graphic artist earns 2nd place in design contest

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Suel Printing Company graphic artist Jennifer Leff won second place in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s 2019 Ad Design Contest. Studies show that people believe their local newspapers provide the truest information and trust them far more than information found online or on TV. Newspapers...

In praise of plow drivers

New Prague Times

It’s times like these when you have to salute city employees. Especially this week, the city plow drivers. New Prague’s streets have been kept relatively passable over the past few weeks, despite the numerous snowfall events. Last week, five inches of snow fell during the day on Tuesday. By the...

Benjamin David Kneip

New Prague Times

A son, Benjamin David Kneip, was born to Jeff and Katie (Hoffman) Kneip of New Prague on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Benjamin weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by big sister Emma, 21 months. Grandparents are Jerrol and...

Ruby Rose Henry

New Prague Times

A daughter, Ruby Rose Henry, was born to Nate and Katie (Neutgens) Henry of New Prague on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Ruby weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by older sister, Violet, age 16 months. Grandparents...