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The Elko New Market City Council will hold a special meeting tonight (Thursday) at 5 p.m.
The council will consider a request from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) for a 30-day extension on the possible need for an EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) regarding the proposal from...
As they begin their search to replace retiring Superintendent Tim Dittberner, New Prague School Board members want to know what qualities people believe the district’s next district leader ought to possess. The district has published an online survey it hopes residents and community members will...
Wellness practitioners Missy Gregor, Becki Lundquist, and Jordan Friendshuh have opened Wellness Workshop in downtown Montgomery. Pictured: Missy Gregor and Becki Lindquist pose for a photo in the new studio space. Not pictured: Friendshuh. (Lisa Ingebrand photo)
Three local wellness practitioners are now offering their services under one roof in downtown Montgomery.
Yogis Missy Gregor and Jordan Friendshuh have teamed up with evolve Fitness instructor Becki Lundquist to create Wellness Workshop, a shared space where they can bring their gifts to the...
Many local youth shaved their heads December 26 in support of their friend and classmate Luke Michael, who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Front row, left to right: Ahmad Alladin and Gage Valentine. Seated left to right: Kieran Swanson, Tytan Larson, Cree Groehler, Luke Michael, Caleb Caron, Connor Bohlen, Spencer Oorlog, Isaac Murphy, and Judd Anderson. Back row, left to right: Ethan Greenwald, Gabe Androli, Aric Williams, Jasper Morris, and Evan Lange-Wenker. Others who had their locks shaved off Dec. 26 included Dylan Holicky, Charles Slayton, Redzel Preibe, and Kymin Morsching. (Submitted photo)
One medical issue turned into a second medical issue which might have saved the life of an Elysian teenager.
WEM junior Luke Michael, who is now two weeks shy of his 17th birthday, was experiencing some back pain during the early days of October 2022. He didn’t think much of it, figuring it was...
Rep. Angie Craig
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has written to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asking him to improve mail service in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, which includes New Prague.
Craig contends constituents in her district have reported weeks-long delays in receiving mail and spotty, inconsistent...
Roman Dorzinski, left, gives the last haircut at his barbershop to grandson Max Kalina of Montgomery, Saturday, Dec. 31. Dorzinski closed the shop, which was started by his father, John, continued by him and his brother, Tony, and has been in business on New Prague’s Main Street for 91 years. (Patrick Fisher photo)
With a few snips of a scissor and the buzz of an electric razor Saturday, Dec. 31, Roman Dorzinkski gave his last haircut at Dorzinski Barbers, a New Prague shop where three members of the Dorzinkski family have been operating for 91 years.
Getting the last haircut while he sat in the 1956 model...
Alirio and Michelle Vanyo and their children (from left) Otonoel, 9; Kaiden, 7; and Sierra, 15, are grateful for the generosity and support they have received from neighbors and community members, many they have never met. The family lost their home on James Parkway to a fire Christmas Eve. (John Mueller photo)
It started as a quiet evening in Michelle and Alirio Vanyo’s home on James Parkway in Elko New Market, a Christmas Eve filled with peace as decorations were placed on a tree and the family enjoyed time together. The night ended with their home and most of their possessions destroyed or damaged by a...
New Prague High School’s wrestling team won the team title at the Rumble on the Red held Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 28-30, in Fargo. ND. The Trojans won first with 193.5 points of the top five out of 58 teams. Second through fifth were Stillwater, Jackson County Center, Waconia and Bemidji....
Because of severe weather and delivery complications, delivery of the Jan. 5 edition of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger for various areas could be delayed by a day or two.
These papers will be available at newsstands in Montgomery and New Prague if you wish to pick one up.
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Wednesday, January 4th, Tri-City United School will have a 2 Hour Late State. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal. KidZone/Wrap opens at 6:30 a.m.
