Although the regular season didn’t progress as seamlessly as planned, New Prague’s cooperative indoor softball team won a berth in the state tournament Wednesday, May 6, with a big win over Anoka in the league pla
The Elko New Market Safety Camp had 62 children, from kindergarten through eighth grade attend.
New Prague’s boys’ volleyball had a light week as the Trojans clipped the Westonka White Hawks in four games in a Metro West Conference Match, Tuesday, May 5.
Rev. Michael Miller is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his ordination Sunday, May 17, at St. Patrick Catholic Church’s social hall after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Fr. Miller's actual 30th anniversary is May 25.
New Prague High School students drove more than a dozen tractors of various sizes, models and years to school Friday, May 15.
With the championship portion of its schedule just around the corner, New Prague track athletes are looking to round into top form as the Metro West and Section 1AAA meets near.
Heading down the stretch toward the section playoffs, New Prague’s girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams earned big wins during the past week.
On a windy afternoon in New Prague, the NPHS boys’ tennis team defeated Mankato East in the opening round of the section boys’ tennis team tournament Tuesday afternoon, May 12, at the high school.
New Prague Area Schools has named Michael Schmidt as the next activities director of New Prague Area Schools, pending school board approval.
David "Dave" H. Dezelske Sr., age 84, passed away at home on January 25, 2026, at 84 years old. Dave loved the Lord with all his heart and passionately walked out the Great Commission as commanded by his Savior Jesus Christ in Matthew 28. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Randall “Randy” Lee Ellman, aged 64, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.
Born on April 11, 1961, in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Randy was the son of Vincent and Delores (Johnson) Ellman. Randy enjoyed many activities, including spending time with his loved ones, camping, fishing, gambling and eating ice cream with dots every evening.
Norman Eugene Hallet, age 94, of New Prague, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Matthew Eugene Robert Kadrlik, age 50, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer—one he faced with remarkable strength, quiet determination, and without complaint.
Judith "Judy" Ann Parry, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2026. Born on August 11, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and Dorothy Bork, Judy grew up with a generous heart and a steadfast faith that shaped every season of her life.
On January 20, 1962, she married the love of her life, Don. Together they raised three children, first in New Prague, Minnesota, later making homes in Plymouth and Apple Valley. Wherever Judy lived, she created a warm, welcoming place where friends and family knew they belonged.
A week after a tough showing against some of the best high school dance teams around, the New Prague High School dance team showed it has impressive talent with a strong showing at its own invitational Saturday, Jan. 17.
The NP varsity kick team won its event and the jazz team finished third in a seven-team field.
The New Prague JV kick and jazz teams both finished second while the newly-formed B-squad kick team took fifth and the jazz team took third.
“They performed super well,” said NP coach Tiffany Sandhurst. “They were lockedin and ready to compete.”
For 17 years Jen and Jason Schmit have ben helping providing warmth for others by collecting blankets and coats.
“We wanted to do something to help others,” said Jen, adding they also wanted to teach their four sons about aiding others.
Jen came up with the idea from a similar event she participated in at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. “We collected blankets and then distributed them,” said Jen. “It was a humbling experience as I saw people in need and it stuck with me.”
The city of Elko New Market recently announced in a press release it has been awarded a $7 million grant through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program, a statewide initiative designed to improve freight mobility and enhance transportation infrastructure.
With four games to go, two against its primary opponent for an automatic berth in the state tournament, the New Prague floor hockey team is preparing for a possible showdown game early next month.
At 6-0, the undefeated NP team faced Mankato yesterday, Jan. 21, at Franklin Elementary School. Mankato is likely New Prague’s top competition for an automatic state tournament berth. The top team in the southern division wins the automatic berth. The alternative route to state requires winning a berth via the playoffs.
If you pay attention your city council, school board or county board – and be honest, most don’t – you might think they easily go through their agendas with relative ease with the exception of the occasional sticky item elected representatives know we care about one way or another.
Motorists fro Elko and Lonsdale were hospitalized after a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Cedar Lake Township.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1:54 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a head-on collision at the intersection of Panama Avenue and 255th Street East in Cedar Lake Township.
New Prague’s archery team won its first meet of the season, finishing just shy of last year’s high-point total.
The New Prague Archery Club competed at the Concordia Academy Beacon Shootout in Roseville Saturday, Jan. 10, against teams from Becker, White Bear Lake, Champlin Park, Delano, Faribault, Minnesota New Country School (Henderson), Hastings, Mahtomedi, Princeton, Sartell, Sauk Centre, St. Croix Prep (Stillwater) and Zimmerman.
With Metro West Conference wins over St. Louis Park and Bloomington Jefferson, New Prague’s boys’ ice hockey team took two of three games last week.
Long-term, the setback against Farmington is the one game with noteworthy implications. Farmington is one of the top teams in Section 1AA. The Trojans are 9-6-2 overall, 3-2-1 against teams in Section 1AA. NP coach Brad Drazan said the Tigers will be among the top seeds in the section for the playoffs, a neighborhood where NP wants to reside.
Bob Allen passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Bob was a devoted spouse to Dorothy, and father to Tom, Jennifer and Joan.
Bob taught at Montgomery-Lonsdale High School for 28 years.
A celebration of life will be held at noon on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at O’Halloran & Murphy of Woodbury. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – Noon.
O'Halloran & Murphy - Woodbury 651-702-0301
Georgine "Jean" Rose Bradshaw, age 93, a resident of Praha Village in New Prague, formerly of Le Center, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul assisted by Our Lady of Peace Hospice.
Jean was born on February 12, 1932, in Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to John and Emma (Trnka) Sticha. She grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School with the Class of 1950. After high school, Jean moved to Minneapolis where she worked in various retail stores.
When she and her sister played ‘school’ while they were youngsters growing up in Iowa, Elaine Harty recalls frequently playing the role of the teacher. It’s a job she loved, even long after she retired from leading a classroom at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in New Prague.
