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New Prague School District Superintendent Tim Dittberner spent part of this week cleaning out his office. At 62, he is retiring from a 40-plus year in education. (John Mueller photo)
The photos and keepsakes in his office, much of it sports related, needed to be boxed up and prepared for moving. Last week, Tim Dittberner didn’t seem to be in much of a hurry to pack up his office.
He wasn’t sure how much of it would be tolerated at home. There are some game tapes from 1983 he...
Stacey Brown, wife of Montgomery Firefighter JP Brown, serves a drink. Pictured next to her is Lieutenant Bernie LaCanne. (Wade Young photo)
Even though Mother Nature dumped more than a half of an inch of much-needed rain on the afternoon of Saturday, June 24, it didn’t deter people from attending the annual Fireman’s Relief Dance later in the day and into the night.
Fire Chief Kenny Pavek said, “The dance went well considering the...
Jarrod Schoenecker photo
The current year candidates with their little sisters, the grand marshall, and the reigning royalty for Kolacky Days at the Meet and Greet event in Memorial Park on Monday. Pictured, from left are, candidates with their Little Sisters, Xiana Medina, Alice Schroeder, Evalyn Wondra, Anastasia Stasney (also the 2023 button designer), Gracie Bartusek, Emily Smisek, Jade Haroldson, Morgan Gjerstad, and Cora Grimm; Grand Marshall Mick McGuire; current royalty Kolacky Days Queen Alexis Hoefs, 1st Princess and Miss Congeniality Elizabeth Odenthal, and 2nd Princess Kia Krocak. Missing from the photo was Little Sister Cailyn Meadows.
Kolacky Days held a festive Meet and Greet event Monday evening, introducing the Grand Marshall for this year’s event and a chance to get to know the current and competing royalty.
Montgomery City Council member Mick McGuire was presented as this years Kolacky Days Grand Marshal. McGuire moved to...
New Prague and other communities in the area will be celebrating the July 4th holiday with everything from parades to music to boat parades to fireworks.
New Prague The evening of Monday, July 3, will be the New Prague Fireworks Show. Events are east of the New Prague Middle School, beginning at 6...
New Prague High School Assistant Principal Brian Thorstad has been named the high school's new principal.
See details in an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.
Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in southern, east central, and northeast Minn., which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for southern, east central, and northeast Minn., effective Tuesday, June...
Air quality alert issued due to ozone for Tuesday, June 20, through Thursday, June 22, for central and southern Minn.
Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in central and southern Minn., which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has...
NPHS Principal Nicole Adams
New Prague High School Principal Nicole Adams submitted her resignation to the school district June 7, board chairman Matt Goldade confirmed today, Sunday, June 18.
The school board has been informed of Adams' resignation, but has yet to formally announce or accept it. The New Prague Times has...
Thousands of bullheads (12,500) were served, rain drops were few, and queens were crowned.
These were just some of the many things associated with the 2023 Waterville Bullhead Days celebration, which was held June 9 through June 11.
One of the highlight events of the weekend was the Friday night...
Ed and Jean Keogh at the annual Department of Minnesota VFW and Auxiliary Convention in Plymouth, MN, where they were both elected to state positions in the VFW. (Submitted photo)
The Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary held their annual convention June 8-12 in Plymouth, MN. The VFW and VFW Auxiliary members attended various training seminars and program information sessions. Various Minnesota veterans homes showcased their facilities. A joint...
