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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Karla Mae Meuwissen

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A daughter, Karla Mae Meuwissen, was born to Josh and Alyssa (Sinner) Meuwissen of Shoreview on Monday, March 26, 2018 at University of Minnesota Hospital, Mpls. Karla weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Paul and Laurie Meuwissen, Lonsdale and Phil and...

Joshua Thomas Boldenow

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A son, Joshua Thomas Boldenow, was born to Rodney and Kimberly (Kes) Boldenow of Lakeville on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Joshua weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Joshua is welcomed home by big brother Jackson, age 3. Grandparents are...

Boys hockey, girls dance coaches resign

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Two New Prague High School varsity head coaches have submitted resignations in the past week. Boys hockey coach Chris Lonke resigned after 10 years. He cited family reasons for stepping down. Lonke had a 153-108-15 record over 10 years and took the Trojans to two state tournaments,...

American Legion Auxiliary to meet May 15

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 will meet Tuesday, May 15, at the Park Ballroom Clubroom, 300 Lexington Ave. S, in New Prague. A light lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. There will be a guest speaker this month. She is an advocate for veterans and will...

Softball game moved to Saturday

New Prague Times

Note: this story has been updated to reflect a date change A scheduled high school softball game between two top-ranked Class AAAA teams has been moved to a new date, location and time. No. 6-ranked New Prague will travel to No. 1 Prior Lake on Saturday, May 12. The game will be...

Heading to West Point

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New Prague High School Activities Director Brad Skogerboe, left, congratulates senior Maggie O’Neill on her being accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday, May 9. Flanking O’Neill, center, are her parents Jamee, left, and Sean O’Neill, right. She credited her...

NPHS honors Hall of Fame inductees

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New Prague High School honored five inductees into its Hall of Fame during its Honors Night program the evening of Wednesday, May 9. The five are, from left, Dr. Thomas Borak, Darlene Witt, Dr. Terry Witt, Marlene Nytes accepting for her late husband Chuck Nytes and Irma Langer. Dr. Borak,...

Public Notices - The New Prague Times 5-10-18

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City-Wide Garage Sales this weekend!

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Hilda Marie Olive Nelson, 91

New Prague Times

Hilda Marie Olive Nelson, 91, died May 3, 2018 at Charter House, Rochester, MN. Born Dec. 4, 1926 in Durham, NC, she was a graduate of the Duke University School of Nursing. She married Norman K. Nelson of West Palm Beach, FL in 1949 and resided in Durham until 0964 when she and her family moved to...