New Prague’s Dog Park at 701 12th St. NE has been the subject of complaints about the high grass in the large dog area, on the left, the other fenced off area is the area for small dogs, which is mowed more frequently. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:56am

City dealing with dog park complaints

New Prague city staff has received complaints this month about the dog park at 701 12th St. NE, specifically about the tall grass, estimated by some residents to be three-feet high, in the large dog...

St. Benedict pitcher Cody Pirkl fielded a successful sacrifice bunt advancing Union Hill players on the bases in the eighth inning of the Bulldogs’ 5-1 win over St. Benedict Friday, June 27, at Don Giesen Field. (John Mueller photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:45am

Veseli Warriors surge to top of DRS

Riding a wave of four wins in its last five games, one of the smallest teams in the Dakota-Rice-Scott League is atop the standings heading into the holiday weekend. Class C Veseli sits atop the DRS...

Sixty years after she joined the Franciscan order as a nun, Virginia “Ginny” Heldorfer continues to help people find their way on their spiritual journey through life. (Submitted photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:23am

Sixty years later, Sister Ginny remembered for helping people on their journey

Franciscan nun worked at St. Wenceslaus for nine years Her close friends describe Virginia Heldorfer as someone who with compassion and will unconditionally accept people wherever they are on life’s...

Eric Steinhoff, left, talks with Jacob Bongers during the home run derby. Steinhoff was among several local baseball players to sign a baseball for Bongers. The home run derby was to raise funds to help Bongers who is going through treatment for medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:09am

Home run derby has a grand slam of an evening

For Jacob Bongers and his family, Home Town Bats’ ninth annual benefit home run derby was a grand slam of an evening. A crowd estimated at 600 attended the Saturday, June 28, event at Don Giesen...

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Roberta (Bert) Jane (Leatherman) McGuiggan, 98

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Roberta (Bert) Jane (Leatherman) McGuiggan, age 98, passed away June 18, 2025, at Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI. Roberta was born July 22, 1926, to parents Charles and Anna (Becker) Leatherman. She was married to John (Jack) E. McGuiggan Jr. on December 26, 1944, and to this marriage had...

Though he doesn’t wear his jersey often, Elko Express manager Terry Fredrickson’s No. 12 will be retired when the Express hosts crosstown rival New Market, Wednesday, July 12. (John Mueller photo)

Express will retire Fredrickson’s No. 12

New Prague Times

As a player and later a manager, Terry Fredrickson has been connected with the Elko Express for 50 years. Wednesday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., when the Express host their rivals from New Market, at Fredrickson Field, the Express will retire Fredrickson’s No. 12, the jersey number he wore as a pitcher and...

After scooping-up a slow ground ball, Webster second baseman Jacob Hammer made an off-balance throw to get the out at first base early in the Sox’s game against Montgomery. The Mallards defeated Webster Sunday, June 22, in extra innings. (John Mueller photo)

Mallards fly out of Webster with an extra-inning win

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Montgomery’s town baseball team must not mind playing in the heat. On the hottest day of the summer, the Mallards decided to play extra innings, coming through late with four runs in the top of the 11th and a 5-1 win at Webster Sunday, June 22. Despite banging out 15 hits, the Montgomery hitters...

Laurence James Lambrecht

New Prague Times

A son, Laurence James Lambrecht, was born to Joseph VII and Sarah (Lucassen) Lambrecht of New Prague on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Laurence weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Laurence is welcomed home by siblings Arthur, age 5,...

Alexander Ren Iwamoto

New Prague Times

A son, Alexander Ren Iwamoto, was born to Shoryu and Megan (Lambrecht) Iwamoto of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Toyota Memorial Hospital. Alexander weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Joseph and Carol Lambrecht of New Prague, Hideo...

Changes are coming

New Prague Times

It’s been said one of the few constants in life is change. We see it in our personal lives, we’re seeing it in our own towns and we see it in our country and the world. For New Prague, two changes we’re seeing are on the front page. One is how the post office will eventually be closing its current...

Twin Cities Live hosts Ben Leber, left, and Elizabeth Ries are visiting New Prague and Elko New Market this week. They will do a live broadcast Friday, June 27, at 1319 Woodfire Tavern, 3-4:30 p.m. (Submitted photo)

Twin Cities Live to visit New Prague this week

New Prague Times

The KSTP Channel 5 program, Twin Cities Live In Your Town will be in New Prague and Elko New Market next week. The show will highlight some of the unique spots, restaurants, shopping and people of New Prague and Elko New Market. The program has already made some visits to area businesses in the...

Elko New Market hosts Fire Rescue Days

New Prague Times

With events scheduled today through Sunday, Elko New Market is hosting its summer festival, Fire Rescue Days. The event includes a classic car roll-in today, Thursday, June 26, 5-9 p.m., at the Doublewide on St. Joseph Street. Friday, June 27, professional wrestling at the Doublewide is slated to...

Post Office eyes vacant Pizza Ranch site for new facility

New Prague Times

The United States Post Office announced Monday, June 16, it has identified the former Pizza Ranch site on First Street NE as its choice for the home of New Prague’s new post office. The post office announced its “final decision” in identifying the site of the new facility – 1102 First Street NE –...

The cast of Generations Theatre Company’s production of “Lion King Jr.” pause for a group photo before beginning rehearsal Sunday, June 22, in New Prague High School’s auditorium. The cast includes residents of New Prague and Montgomery. Shows are this weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 27, 28 and 29. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Generations Theatre performs ‘Lion King Jr.’ this weekend

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Generations Theatre Company opens Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” this weekend at New Prague High School’s auditorium, 221 12th St. NE. Performances are Friday through Sunday, June 27, 28, and 29. Show times are Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are...