The Elko New Market City Council held its Truth in Taxation presentation during its Thursday, Dec. 2, meeting. The council moved its two December meetings to earlier in the month due to the Christmas holiday. The Truth in Taxation presentation is a chance for residents to either provide input or to voice concerns about the city’s proposed budget, none was given.
City Administrator Tom Terry presented the preliminary 2022 budget, which was adopted in September and the proposed levy will result in an annual tax impact of...
While there was no snow on Saturday, Dec. 4, temperatures in the 30s provided for a good, although chilly day for the Santa Speedo Dash at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague. There were 52 runners who braved the cold 1K race that raised about $1,373 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
The majority of those who ran the 1 kilometer, or lessthan half a mile, race were adults, although minors could also participate. Jay Bolton, age 15, ran the race for his father, Tim Bolton of Montgomery, who was diagnosed in 2020 with Early- Onset Alzheimer’s.
MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is preparing motorists for forecasted heavy snowfall rates Friday morning through Saturday morning. The heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected to reduce visibility, cause compaction on the roadways, and make travel difficult in south central and southwest Minnesota.
Many New Prague area residents turned out on Saturday, Nov. 13, for a concert by the West Point Glee Club of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague, the concert was done in honor of Veterans Day.
The last piece of New Prague’s new Veterans Memorial was put in place the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 16, as members of the New Prague American Legion helped representatives of Brodin Studios set up a statue of a soldier. More than five people helped move the life sized 500 pound bronze statue from a trailer to the stone pedestal in the center of the memorial near Main Street.
Elsa, Olaf the snowman and friends wave to the crowd during the Parade of Lights on New Prague’s Main Street on Friday, Dec. 3. The float from Cedar Brook Garden Center was one of many that participated in the annual parade that also had lighted vehicles from area businesses and clubs. It was a good night for the parade as temperatures were around 32 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
Polli Edberg, left, was helping daughter Kristin Dorick at the Holiday Boutique at The Depot in New Prague during Small Business Saturday. There were sales and specials at area stores on Saturday, Nov. 27, many on New Prague’s Main Street and on the east and west ends of town. The Holiday Boutique was being held until 4 p.m. and offered a wide range of vendors from clothing to candles to books to decorations. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
New Prague High School’s fall musical is “The Wedding Singer” and begins its five show run this weekend. Based on the hit Adam Sandler comedy of the same name, “The Wedding Singer”, has a sparkling score that does for the 1980s what the musical “Hairspray” did for the 1960s.
Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reported that law enforcement has located and spoken with Pamela Jewison, who was reported missing on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, by her family.
Sheriff Mason advised that this afternoon, at approx. 2:20 p.m., State Troopers in Idaho located Jewison traveling in her vehicle, traveling east on Interstate 90.
The family of a New Prague woman is looking for help locating her after she left home and never returned.
Jeffrey Jewison of rural New Prague contacted Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason’s office on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at approx. 5:23 p.m., to report his wife, Pamela Jewison, 50, was missing.
Jeffrey told the sheriff’s office his wife had not reported to work and her whereabouts were unknown. After the family and deputies were unable to contact Pamela, she was signed/entered as a Missing Person.
New Prague High School is having an early dismissal the morning of Monday, Nov. 15, due to issues with its power system.
In a message sent to all High School and CLC families:
Tom Goetzinger, left, receives the Minnesota Superior Civilian Service Award from Lt. General Richard Nash (retired) on Sunday, Nov. 14, during KCHK Radio’s annual Free Listener Appreciation Dance at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. Goetzinger was recognized for his support of the New Prague community and recognizing service members, veterans and their families. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
A 42-year-old woman died on Friday, Nov. 12 in an ATV accident.
According to Jess Mullenmeister, Sergeant with the Rice County Sheriff’s Department, Sara White, 42, died when she was thrown from an ATV while it was being towed. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at 30th St. W and Cass Ave. at approximately 12:23 p.m.
White was in the driver’s seat without a helmet when the accident occurred, the report said.
“If you’re looking for a silver lining in this pandemic, improved broadband service in Le Sueur County is one.”
- Barbara Dröher Kline
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Le Sueur County has spent $1.7 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to improve the speed and reliability of internet service throughout the county.
Members of the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard and guests raise the Minnesota and POW/MIA flags for the first time at the New Prague Veterans Memorial on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Honor Guard thought it was appropriate it to have all three flags flying over the new memorial on Veterans Day. The Honor Guard also had a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, which is located in Memorial Park. For more on Veterans Day celebrations check out an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)