New Prague Times

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)

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)

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...
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,...
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...
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)

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...
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...
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 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...

Special Sections

NPHS Grad Sec 2025
Arts &
NPHS Spring
Spring Home&
The Source 2025
NP Christmas Sec
NPHS Winter
Fall Home&
Dozinky C Sec 2024
Dozinky B Sec 2024

Suel Printing Company

Copyright © Suel Printing Company
All Rights Reserved
200 Main St E
New Prague, MN 56071

Phone: 952-758-4435
Fax: 952-758-4135

If you would like to receive a FREE digital edition with a paid print subscription please call 952-758-4435.