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Mary Ellen Hrabe Simek, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Mary Ellen was born on October 7, 1932, in New Prague to John J. and Agatha E. (Busch) Barten.  She graduated from New Prague High School and married...
Dorothy L. Dohmen, age 89, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 15, 2023.  Dorothy was born on May 6, 1934, in Primghar, IA, to Roy and Doris (Orchard) Hardin.  Dorothy met a young man, Raymond Francis Dohmen, while she was working...

Members of the New Prague bowling team include (from left) Gabe Podratz, Herbie Roufs, Hendrix Mavity, Isaiah Podratz, Brecken Hanson, Jacob Pexa and Claire Jacobson. The team recently finished 11th at the state tournament. (Submitted photo)

New Prague High School’s club bowling team finished 11th at the state meet Dec. 3 at Concord Lanes in South St. Paul. The Trojans finished 11th in a field of 24 teams, just 59 pins shy of a top-eight finish in the state. The team’s scores are determined by having all five participants roll in a...
We learned this past week consumer spending in Minnesota has been at a level contributing to yet another projected budget surplus. Wasting no time, Education Minnesota, the union representing teachers in the state, offered its opinion the state should continue to help fund teachers’ wages at a...

Santa, also known as Jim Prokes, is in his second year of offering Santa visits at his home in rural New Prague. People can find out when visits are happening at Santa’s Hideaway - New Prague on Facebook. (Patrick Fisher photo)

For the second consecutive year, Santa will have a hideaway near New Prague where children and families can visit with him and get photos. Santa, also known as Jim Prokes, will have visits in his sleigh in his yard along Drexel Avenue north of New Prague. People can find out when visits will be...

Tom Johnson of Eagan fired a tee shot from a short parthree during a round Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, at CreeksBend Golf Course. While CreeksBend remains open, New Prague Golf Club closed Nov. 19 and reopened for Dec. 7-8. It is now closed for the season.(John Mueller photo)

A couple weeks after the flags and cups were pulled for the season, Mother Nature gave the staff at New Prague Golf Club and area courses a rare opportunity at bonus rounds. For the first time in over 20 years, the city reopened the course for golf in December. It saw about 31,000 rounds this...
Nancy Dorshak, age 85, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home.  Nancy was born on October 3, 1938, in New Prague, to Ronald A. and Angeline (Meskal) Novotny.  She attended Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School, graduated as...
Sheryl “Sheri” Skluzacek of Lonsdale passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 12. Sheri was born on March 5, 1966, in New Prague to Donald and Grace (Sevcik) Sticha. Sheri was married 37 years to Vernon Skluzacek and together they shared a life with 3 children...
Shirley Ann Mann passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 83 at her home in New Prague.  She was born February 15, 1940, in International Falls, MN, to William and Gertrude (Blake) Napper.  On November 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elroy “Bud” Mann. The couple moved to Minneapolis...

With the score tied at 2 late in the third period, New Prague pressured the Minneapolis goal. The Trojans scored the game-winner with 1:04 left in the game.

Despite their record not being where the Trojans want it to be, New Prague High School girls’ ice hockey coach Madison Drazan sees progress. At 2-6-1, the first-year New Prague coach said her players continue to work hard in games and daily practices. The players are adapting to new offensive and...
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