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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Guess what’s likely coming your way this fall

New Prague Times

If you are willing to make the drive from New Prague to anyplace you can make a legal wager, there’s seemingly a sure bet to consider: The New Prague School Board will ask voters next month to vote for an increase in the district’s operating levy and/or money to pay for needed facilities...

ENM Council discusses food truck locations

New Prague Times

Over its last two meetings, the Elko New Market City Council discussed food truck sales on public property. At the council’s Thursday, May 8, meeting city staff brought to the council the issue of food trucks and where they could be on city property. City staff wanted direction as to whether food...

After 36 years teaching in the New Prague School District, Rich Wilson, a sergeant major in the U.S. Army Reserve, is retiring. He credits his so-called "life coach," fellow teacher Amy Laine with helping him with challenging situations over the years. Although she didn't get Wilson's sense of humor when the two first met, Laine sees Wilson as someone who genuinely cares about children but provides tough love when it is needed. (Submitted photo)

After 36 years, Sgt. Major Wilson calls it a career in NP Schools

New Prague Times

By all accounts, Sgt. Maj. Rich Wilson was the kind of teacher most students enjoyed learning from and classroom instructors and staff enjoyed working with. Next week, he’ll set out with a new set of orders as he enters retirement. This week, Wilson will retire as a fifth-grade teacher at Falcon...

A group of seven new graduates – Iris Trygestad, Maria Schoenbauer, Avery Gullickson, Cora Nelson, Marie Thoresen, Kayla Solheim and Audrey Olson – posed for one final selfie before leaving Trojan Stadium. (John Mueller photo)

New Prague High School bids Class of 2025 a fond farewell

New Prague Times

On an evening blessed with almost perfect weather, New Prague High School and the community celebrated the graduation of 310 seniors Friday evening at Trojan Stadium. The commencement ceremony featured a recognition and remembrance of the Class of 2025’s years in school, the challenges they faced...

Public Notices - New Prague Times 5-29-25

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Sen. Klobuchar visits Coborn’s

New Prague Times

Matt Mies, left, manager of Coborn’s Marketplace in New Prague, talks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Wednesday, May 28, about services offered by the local business. Sen. Klobuchar stopped for a brief visit to discuss how independent grocery stores are important to communities. For more see an...

John Mueller photo

After forcing out the first Owatonna runner, New Prague shortstop Norah Blaschko turned a double play to snuff out a Huskies rally in the first inning of the Trojans’ section playoff game at OHS Saturday. The Huskies ended NP’s season with a 3-2 loss.

New Prague’s softball team falls to Owatonna

New Prague Times

New Prague’s softball team saw its dream of a return trip to the state tournament come to a tough end Saturday in Owatonna. The Trojans fell to the host Huskies, 3-2, in the consolation bracket of the Section 1AAA playoffs. After splitting its first two section games with Lakeville South and...

Faye A. (Fowler) Matters, 91

New Prague Times

Faye A. (Fowler) Matters, 91, passed away peacefully May 23, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Edward. Survived by daughter Rebecca (Jon) Pugh, sons Kevin (Michelle), Michael, and Steve (Colleen). Funeral Mass on Friday, May 30, 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague with...

Meleah Joy Christenson, 43

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Meleah Joy Christenson, age 43, of Montgomery, passed away May 19, 2025. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Community Baptist Church, New Prague, MN. Arrangements by www.whitefuneralhomes.com. Meleah is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Stanley and Norma Witz...

Cecilia Katherine Becker, 99

New Prague Times

Cecilia Katherine Becker, age 99, of New Prague passed away peacefully as her family prayed the Rosary at her bedside on May 23, 2025. Cecilia was born on February 26, 1926, to Peter and Mary (Pieper) Stelten in Chanhassen Township. After her dad passed away at a young age, Cecilia, her mom, and...