Le Sueur County 4-Hers shine at county fair
After months preparing, Le Sueur County 4-H members showcased their accom
Le Sueur County looks to set low budget increase for 2027
At first, it appeared as if Le Sueur County would need to set a considerable increase in levy rates going into next year.
NP swimmers, divers aiming to be at their best when it matters most
When New Prague’s girls’ swimming and diving team takes to the pool Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m., at the New Prague Aquatic Center against St.
He left us way too young doing exactly what he loved
His best days were spent on a dirt bike, on some other form of motorized machine or in the garage building or improving anything with a motor he could make run better.
Farmers can learn about strip tillage Sept. 9
Are you or farmers you work with looking for ways to reduce input costs while maintaining yield and improving resilience?
Union Hill thumps Princeton in Class B state tournament opener
Union Hill opened its state tournament run with the nearperfect blend of pitching, defense and offense in a 10-2 win over Princeton. It’s exactly what the Bulldogs wanted.
Calvary Church blessed with good weather at tent meetings
Calvary Church of New Prague held outdoor Sunday worship services through the month of August with each Sunday service being blessed with good weather with sun and temperatures in the 80s most days.
New Trojan mascot costume arrives in New Prague before 50% tariffs take effect
She’s not one to openly discuss national or international politics or her opinions on how the administration is handling relations and trade balances with other countries.
Eleanore Jirik, age 86, of Northfield, died on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Three Links Care Center.
His best days were spent on a dirt bike, on some other form of motorized machine or in the garage building or improving anything with a motor he could make run better. Levi Schelhaas died way too young doing exactly what he loved. And in his death, he helped other people enjoy life in their own way.
She’s not one to openly discuss national or international politics or her opinions on how the administration is handling relations and trade balances with other countries.
Calvary Church of New Prague held outdoor Sunday worship services through the month of August with each Sunday service being blessed with good weather with sun and temperatures in the 80s most days. The tent was placed in a field south of Raven Stream Elementary School, which is land where the congregation plans to eventually build its church.
Are you or farmers you work with looking for ways to reduce input costs while maintaining yield and improving resilience?
The University of Minnesota Extension and Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) are holding a free event — Strip Till Expo — to learn about strip tillage.
St. Paul, Minn — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partners in the Minnesota Farm Suicide Prevention Campaign are offering free mental health and suicide-prevention trainings in communities across Minnesota this fall. The workshops will teach people who live and work in agricultural communities how to recognize when someone may be struggling and help connect them with support.
NP will face Brew crew tomorrow night
For much of Saturday’s Class C state tournament game against New York Mills, the Millers rotated pitchers each time New Prague completed a cycle through its lineup. It’s a strategy that almost worked as the Orioles rallied from a 1-0 deficit to claim a 4-1 win before an orange-clad crowd at Memorial Park in New Prague.
Earlier this month, New Prague School District Superintendent Andy Vollmuth notified the school board the district had received word from a booster group it might be interested in donating to help fund new jerseys for teams, jerseys carrying the logos of local businesses.
Union Hill opened its state tournament run with the nearperfect blend of pitching, defense and offense in a 10-2 win over Princeton. It’s exactly what the Bulldogs wanted.
“We hit the heck out of the ball, played good defense and had good pitching,” said Union Hill coach Dusty Steinhoff. T
he Bulldogs finished with 14 hits, five for extra bases. Six players drove in runs, including Joe Becker and Nate Lee with two RBI each and Tomas Lee with three RBI.
Bernice M. Tupy, age 95, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Bernice Marie Ambroz was born on May 28, 1931, in New Prague to Frank and Emma (Shetka) Ambroz. She attended country school in New Prague.
Like a child awaiting Christmas or a birthday, Elizabeth Johnson is looking forward to next Wednesday, the day elementary students return to class for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Mild weather gave the Le Sueur Free County Fair time to shine last week. The 169th annual fair was held Thursday through Sunday.
The fair had a 1950s car theme, which was apparent in the style and the many competitions held throughout the week — from kids pedal pull to the truck and tractor pull. Young and old had a contest they could participate in, and many spectators came out to cheer them on.
Of course, there was a car show, where actual 1950s cars could display their beauty. In all, 120 cars participated in the show.
Mary Sue “Sue” Ambroz, age 65, of New Prague, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home in New Prague.
Sue was born on August 22, 1960, to Lawrence and Mary Jo (Chromy) Sirek in New Prague, MN. Sue graduated from New Prague High School with the class of 1978. She went on to earn a teaching degree from Mankato State University.
Levi Perry Schelhaas, age 15, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, August 21, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Levi was born on May 3, 2011, in New Prague, to Zachary and Brittany (Mude) Schelhaas.
