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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New Prague Times

Dr. Dave Bruzek, left, Dr. Thomas Borak, John Chromy, Dave Timmons and Paul Busch discuss plans for a rededication ceremony of the Charles Borak Post 45 American Legion in New Prague. Busch is the Commander of the American Legion Post. Thomas Borak is a nephew of Charles Borak, soldier from New Prague who was killed in 1918 during World War, and for whome the post is dedicated. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Legion Club and Borak family working on ceremony

New Prague Times

New Prague’s American Legion Post 45 commander met with family members of the late Charles Borak the morning of Thursday, May 10, to discuss a proposed rededication ceremony to be held possibly in September or October. Legion Commander Paul Busch met with Dr. Thomas Borak, a relative of Charles...

James R. 'Booger' Vanasek, 82

New Prague Times

Jim (Booger) Vanasek, Age 82 of Sun City, California, passed away on May 12th from ongoing heart related problems. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ella (Prochaska). Jim was born in New Prague on February 22nd, 1936. He graduated from New Prague High School & Gustavus...

Trojan tennis to face Mankato East in playoffs

New Prague Times

New Prague High School received the No. 5 seed among six teams from the South Sub-section in the Section 2AA boys tennis tournament. New Prague will travel to No. 4 Mankato East for a match at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Prior Lake and Mankato West received the top two seeds and received first round...

This week's Trojan sports schedule - May 14-19

New Prague Times

Subject to change Monday, May 14 Boys Golf - New Prague Invitational, 1 p.m. at New Prague GC Boys Tennis - Litchfield at New Prague, 4:15 p.m. Adapted Softball - New Prague at South Suburban, 4:30 p.m. at Bloomington Jefferson HS Baseball - New Prague at Minneapolis Southwest, 7 p.m. at Nieman...

City council, school board will discuss fitness center proposal

New Prague Times

The New Prague City Council and New Prague Area School board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 14, to discuss the proposal to move the Fitness Center to the Central Education Campus building, adjacent to the New Prague Aquatic Center. The proposal would call for the Joint Powers Board that...

Carol Ann (nee Schoenbauer) McDonald, 77

New Prague Times

Carol Ann (nee Schoenbauer) McDonald , age 77, died May 11, 2018, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, of a rare cancer that she accepted with inspiring grace. She grew up in this area and attended St. Wenceslaus school and Bethlehem Academy and graduated from Mankato State University. Her...

Janet Edith Retka, 84

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Janet Edith Schoenbauer Retka, 84, of St. Thomas, MN died peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2018. Jan suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease and lived the last four years of her life at Traditions in Montgomery. Jan’s Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, May 16, 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic...

Bargain hunters on patrol

New Prague Times

Turnout was mixed Saturday, May 12, for New Prague's Annual City-Wide Garage Sale. Many of the people running sales said business was slower than usual early, but seemed to pick up by mid-morning. Above, a group of bargain hunters look for deals at a sale on Chalupsky Ave. SE.

A ‘knight’ for moms and sons

New Prague Times

Moms and their sons enjoyed dancing and games at the first Mother Son Date Knight held at New Prague’s Central Education Campus gym on Friday, May 11. Many moms dressed as royalty with gowns and crowns, while their sons wore capes, tunics or armor. There were also snacks and crafts for the...

Volunteers make race a success

New Prague Times

The 33rd annual Run New Prague Half Marathon was held this past weekend, and as always, things ran smoothly thanks in large part to the many volunteers who help to run this race. The New Prague Chamber of Commerce coordinates all the volunteers for this race. More than 30 individuals were involved...