A haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota drifted into the southern part of the state Thursday morning, July 16, and could be seen in the distance looking west along New Prague’s Main Street.
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Gopher State Railway Museum (GSRM), north of New Prague, held train rides on its historic train engine or cars.
Crews working on the new POPS (Praha Outdoor Performance Stage) facility north of West Main Street were busy Wednesday, July 1, installing a nearly two-ton glulam (glued laminated) timber beam in the front of the faci
Orioles use big numbers in a pair of DRS victories
Mike Meyer is honorary survivor at annual ACS Relay for Life
Mike Meyer knows all about luck – bad luck, good luck.
He’s seen his share of both.
After a tough extra-innings setback, a win was just what the doctor ordered for the Union Hill Bulldogs Sunday.
Elko New Market celebrated Fire Rescue Days Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28, plus its annual Saturday, June 27, parade marked its 25th anniversary.
He entered the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games looking to enjoy the experience and do the best he could.
For New Prague’s Seth Dorner, mission accomplished.
New Prague High School hosted its second annual Career & Tech Day, Thursday morning, Oct. 2, in the high school’s auditorium, gymnasium and back parking lot. There were 55 area businesses that participated.
The event showcased community employers and provided sophomores and juniors a high-impact, effective, and efficient day to explore various career areas, said principal Brian Thorstad.
Many students were able to talk with business representatives in the gymnasium, while others were able to get a bit of hands on experience with demonstrations in the parking lot.
For three-plus quarters, New Prague gave Chaska all it could handle until Section 2AAA’s No. 2-seeded team’s superior size and speed took its toll in a 26-15 win over NP Wednesday night, Oct. 15, in Trojan Stadium.
Gopher Stat Railway Museum, north of New Prague along Highway 21, had 300 people come out for its annual Pumpkin Express, Saturday, Oct. 11. Many families rode in one of two cabooses pulled by its train engine to a pumpkin patch where they could pick out a pumpkin.
“This is our first time,” said Tom Murphy of Dundas, who was with his children Edward and Georgina. He looked up the schedule for the Pumpkin Express on the museum’s website. “We decided to take advantage of it. It’s a fantastic family event, it’s the right size and it was close by.”
The family of James Rosendahl wish to announce his passing on October 8, 2025, in Cuero, TX, at Whispering Oaks.
Rose Mary (Rosie) Gill passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 14. She was born on July 30, 1932, to Joseph and Eva (Dorzinski) Gill and grew up on the family farm in rural Union Hill. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to dedicate her life to a long and successful career in the banking industry, retiring in 2004.
Raymond E. Preslicka, age 86, of Lakeville, died peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the BeeHive Residence in Lakeville. Raymond was born on September 5, 1939, in New Prague, to Joseph F. and Mary (Novotny) Preslicka. Growing up in New Prague, he graduated from New Prague High School, and after service in the US Army, he worked at Thermo King in Bloomington. He married Jean M. Bruzek at the Basilica of St.
The New Prague High School girls' soccer team suffered a season-ending loss Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, at Farmington in the opening round of the section playoffs.
After a scoreless first half, the game-winning goal was scored when Farmington was awarded a penalty shot in the 66th minute - with just over 14 minutes left in the second half.
The New Prague High School boys' team also suffered a 1-0 season-ending setback Tuesday night at Rochester John Marshall.
See details of the games in an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.
A handful of New Prague High School football players took a few minutes to enjoy the team's first win and post-game pyrotechnics after the Trojans topped Rochester Century, 31-20, Friday night, Oct. 3, at Trojan Stadium. The annual homecoming game included a second-half comeback for NP and a potential-record field goal for the Trojans.
See an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times for details of the contest.
Kent John Crissinger, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Kent was born on August 21, 1964, in Trimont, Minnesota, to John and Lorraine “Dolly” (Luedtke) Crissinger. Kent spent most of his life in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School. He worked in retail sales and was currently retired.
The Elko New Market City Council came to a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 25, meeting for a compensation plan for impacts to private wells that experienced water quality issues during the late November/early December 2023 aquifer pump test conducted by the city. More than 30 people attended the meeting with many commenting on how their wells have been affected by the four week test in 2023.
Running in their lone home meet of the season, New Prague’s cross-country teams posted solid showings Thursday, Sept. 25, at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park northeast of NP.
The Trojans will be in Owatonna today, Thursday, Oct. 2, at Brooktree Golf Course for an invitational race beginning at 5 p.m. for the girls and 5:30 p.m. for the boys. The race is a chance to preview the course where NP will compete in the section meet Thursday, Oct. 23.
As the regular season nears an end, the NPHS girls’ soccer team is looking to build momentum as it enters section tournament play.
The Trojans endured a tough loss and a draw in the past week. NP faced Benilde-St. Margaret’s Tuesday, Sept. 30, after the newspaper went to press. The Trojans will wrap up the regular season tonight, Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., at home against Mankato East.
The section tournament is slated to begin Tuesday, Oct. 7, at a site to be determined.
Lisa and Jeff Decker remember hearing about the signs and the green T-shirts among the home side of Trojan Stadium showing their support for their teenage son, Mason, at a football game four years ago. But there was support from the Northfield student section across the field that also touched the Decker family’s collective heart.
The Northfield students arrived dressed in green. They rolled out a huge sign that told the Deckers and their friends they were not alone. The sign said, “No one fights alone- #MasonStrong.”
Hopefully, you’ve already heard the New Prague Area School District is asking its residents to consider a $20 million operating levy referendum this fall, $2 million per year for 10 years. It will be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Friends, from left, Amber Hauge, Bekki Hruby, Courtney Braith and Kari Hankinson wanted their own color to stand out during Ladies Night Out in New Prague, Thursday, Oct. 2. The theme was Friday Night Lights and many shoppers and business owners wore jerseys or football gear during the night of sales and specials. For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.
New Prague High School’s Homecoming king Cade Borwege, center left, and Mallie Lock, center right, rides with the high school’s football team during the Homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 3, along New Prague’s Main Street. The two received their crowns during the annual pep fest rally in the high school’s gymnasium. The Trojans’ football team will battle the Rochester Century Panthers Friday evening at Trojan Stadium with the Homecoming dance after the game.
