Mon, 04/22/2024 - 9:46am

Taking public notices for schools out of newspapers would hurt public

Submitted by: Sarah Stultz, Managing Editor, Albert Lea Tribune A significant discussion is taking place at the state Legislature in reaction to the recent announcement that eight community...

(Patrick Fisher photo)

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 6:16pm

Two vehicle crash east of town

The New Prague Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance responded to a two vehicle crash east of New Prague on highways 19/13 around 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18. According to a preliminary report...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

The 2024 Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota royalty and distinguished guests, from the right, Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin Queen 2023-2024 Trinity Pesko; Junior Ambassadors R. J. Timmerman and Keely Kluzak; 2nd Princess Alexia Timmerman, Queen Sarah Langridge, 1st Princess Gabrielle Stoudt; Junior Ambassadors Ella Flicek and Kailey Flicek; Miss Czech Slovak U.S. 1st Runner Up Drew Henja. Missing from the photo was Lilli Sticha.

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 4:29pm

Dual-citizen Langridge crowned 2024-2025 Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota

First boy Junior Ambassador entered into program Saturday evening was a gathering from around the state at the Montgomery American Legion for the 35th Annual Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant....

Carrie Simon, her husband Russ, and their children, Lucas, 16, and Liam, 9, will be the guests of honor at the annual Roman Barten Memorial Breakfast Sunday, April 14, at the KC Hall in New Prague.

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:26pm

For Simon family, benefit a chance to say thanks for support

Carrie Simon, of Montgomery, went to the doctor in early 2022 thinking it would be a typical doctor visit. In February of 2022, she went through surgery. She and her husband, Russ, believed it was...

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New Prague Times

Attending Community Night with Law Enforcement at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church are, from left, Father Nick VanDenBroeke, Lonsdale Police Officers John Thielen, Luke Morris, Jack Schleichert, receptionist Candis Parkos, Chief Jason Schmitz, Officer David Orr and Lonsdale Knights of Columbus member Josh Rickert. Missing is Officer Todd Franklin. The event on Friday, Sept. 25, honored and showed support for local police. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Lonsdale comes out to support local police

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Lonsdale area residents came out the evening of Friday, Sept. 25, to support its local police department and the Rice County Sheriff’s Office. The Lonsdale Knights of Columbus hosted the event held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the staff of the Lonsdale Police Department honored for...

The end of summer and beginning of fall

New Prague Times

The time has come again, another turn of the seasons as we see summer begin to fade away and fall arrive with a burst of colors. The leaves on trees are turning a bright red, yellow or orange. Some trees are just getting hints of those autumn colors with more green standing out, others give a hint...

Absentee ballots now available - Le Sueur County

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

The Office of the Le Sueur County Election Administrator announced on Friday that absentee ballots are now available to the public for the General Election (November 3, 2020). Voters are strongly encouraged to apply online for an absentee ballot. Online absentee ballot applications are currently...

Trojan girls shut out three straight teams

New Prague Times

The New Prague girls’ soccer team recorded three straight shutouts. The Trojans fell to Holy Family, 5-0, Sept. 14. They rebounded with a 1-0 win over Jordan Sept. 15. They ended last week with a pair of 0-0 ties against Orono Sept. 22 and Hutchinson Sept. 24. Here is a look at the four matches. “...

New Prague runners place third

New Prague Times

The New Prague girls’ cross country team finished third in the Mound Westonka Triangular Sept. 22. Delano was the team champion with 33 points. Mound-Westonka scored 41 and New Prague followed with 46 points. Junior Nora Rosemeier led the Trojans with a fourth place finish in a time of 21:36 on the...

Public Notices - The New Prague Times 10-01-20

New Prague Times

The Bartyzal family, from left, dad Tony, twin daughters Kate and Emma, and mom Ellen enjoy dumplings and other Czech fare. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Community enjoys scaled down celebration with Nožinky

New Prague Times

Area residents were able to enjoy a community gathering with food and entertainment, although in a different way. Nozinky took the place of Dozinky during this year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Food trucks and music were offered on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16 and 17, in Memorial Park. A virtual...

Julia M. Odenthal, 76

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Julia M. Odenthal, age 76, of Le Center, died suddenly, in her daughter’s arms on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Julia was born on November 29, 1943 in Elko, Minnesota to Frank and Julia (Horejsi) Peterka. Julia married the love of her life, Cornelius T. Odenthal on August 8, 1964 at St. Nicholas...

Public Notices - The New Prague Times 9-24-20

New Prague Times

Making the corner near Roundbank

New Prague Times

A tank from Chart Industries in New Prague slowly takes the corner at the intersection of Main Street and 10th Avenue NE (formerly Scott County Road 37) around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. Crews hauled the tank from Chart Industries east on Seventh Street NE until it became 10th Avenue NE and...