I hope everyone will be able to celebrate Easter with either family or friends in some way this coming Sunday. It is the second year that the pandemic has affected how many of us celebrate the holiday.
Last year Easter was looking quite a bit different even from this year. There were still quite a bit of restrictions and more churches were holding electronic services or meeting in limited capacities. Many activities were cancelled due to the pandemic.

A steady drizzle on Saturday, March 27, didn’t stop families from attending the Elko New Market Egg Hunt. Held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Eagle View Elementary School parking lot, volunteers took entries for an egg guessing game and handed out 362 of 400 bags that had treats and prizes in them. Families could also explore the Elko New Market Fire Department’s ladder truck, an Elko New Market Police Department vehicle or meet the Easter Bunny. 

On Saturday, March 6, the Trojan Dance Team competed for the last time this season at the 1AAA Section Championships held at Bloomington Kennedy High School. The 1AAA Section is one of the toughest in the State made up of the following schools: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, New Prague, Northfield, Owatonna, Prior Lake, Rochester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo, and Rosemount.

Debra Ann Olson (Erickson), age 69 died peacefully on March 29, 2021 at her home in Elko with her children by her side. She fought for many years against a complicated, non-alcohol related liver disease.

Martha D. Madera, age 96, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM in the arms of her loving daughter, Mary, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness.  Martha was born on March 31, 1924 in Lonsdale to Thomas J. and Julia (Douda) Voracek.  She attended both grade school and high school in Lonsdale.   She married the love of her life, Edmund J.

Leonard R. Sticha, age 89, of New Prague, entered eternal life surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Praha Village.  Leonard was born the youngest of 8 children on February 25, 1932 at the family farmstead in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A.

A south bound vehicle caused damage and a power outage at Union Hill before midnight on Thursday, March 25.
According to Minnesota Valley Electric Co-Op (MVEC) the power outage was reported around 11:15 p.m. and fixed by 12:35 a.m. on Friday, March 26. The driver had hit and snapped two guy wires that anchor an electric pole to the ground. A wire wrapped around one of the power lines causing the outage.

David Thomas Theilmann, “Dave” age 82 of Rosemount, formerly of New Market, passed away at his home on March 24, 2021.
David was born in St. Paul on November 13, 1938 to Wilbur “Tom” and Bernice Theilmann. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Donald and brothers, George, and Clark Theilmann. David is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Millie; children, Laure (Jerry) Fischer, David Jr. (Bev), and Sue Theilmann; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Theilmann, also by other family and friends.

**UPDATE**
Chief Brady Juell is pleased to announce arrests have been made in the TDF Robbery Case.
Authorities in WI arrested our suspects in the same car used in this robbery after they robbed a bank. Numerous WI law enforcement jurisdictions were involved in the apprehension that resulted after a vehicle pursuit. Numerous clothing items and firearms were taken into custody after the arrest that confirm involvement in our case.  

Jean Marie Martin passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a brief illness on Wednesday March 24, 2021. Jean was born on February 14, 1948 in South Minneapolis to Harold and Marlys (Hanson) Walton. She was married to Robert William Henry Martin on August 26, 1972 at Pine City Methodist Church. Jean worked for ISD 196 as a food and nutrition manager for many years.

Trojan Results from MSHSL Wrestling Tournament at STMA High School:
Koy Buesgens (Gr. 10) wins the 126 AAA State Championship by a score of 5-0!
Colton Bornholdt (Gr. 10) wins by decision 6-4 to place 3rd in the 132 AAA Tournament!
Nick Novak (Gr. 12) wins the 145 AAA State Championship by a tech fall with a final score of 15-0!
Joey Novak (Gr. 10) wins by fall in 3:40 to place 3rd in the 152 AAA Tournament!
Evan Anderson (Gr. 11) wins by fall in 2:17 to place 5th in the 220 AAA Tournament!

The New Prague School Board received updates on employee vaccinations and COVID cases in the school district at its Monday, March 22, meeting.
Superintendent Tim Dittberner said by the end of the week 125 employees will have received their...
To read more on this story, pick up the March 25, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

MSHSL Wrestling Tournament at STMA High School: Evan Anderson (Gr. 11) wins 5-1 in Consolation Round of 220 AAA Tournament! Evan wrestles for 5th Place later today!
Joey Novak (Gr. 10) loses 6-4 in Semifinals of 152 AAA Tournament! Joey will move to consolation bracket! 
Nick Novak (Gr. 12) wins by fall in 1:59 in Semifinals of 145 AAA Tournament! Nick wrestles for a state championship later today! 
Colton Bornholdt (Gr. 10) loses 7-2 in Semifinals of 132 AAA Tournament! Colton will move to consolation bracket! 

On Thursday, March 18, during a virtual public hearing about the second stage of the reconstruction of New Prague’s Main Street between the City of New Prague, property and business owners and residents of the area, it was noted work would begin on Monday, April 26. The next day that start date had changed to Monday, April 5.
The contractor, SM Hentges & Sons, Inc. of Jordan, reviewed the long range forecast on Friday, March 19, and determined that...
To read more on this article, pick up the March 25, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Trojan Results from MSHSL Wrestling Tournament at STMA High School: Evan Anderson (Gr. 11) loses 5-3, Joey Novak (Gr. 10) wins by decision 3-1, Nick Novak (Gr. 12) wins by fall in 1:58, Colton Bornholdt (Gr. 10) wins by major decision 13-5 and Koy Buesgens (Gr. 10) wins by tech fall 21-6 in quarterfinals of AAA Tournament!

Eleven New Prague senior skaters ended their 2020-21 season Thursday, March 18 in a 9-1 loss to Eden Prairie.
Eden Prairie (16-1-2 overall), the No. 3 rated Class AA team, scored four goals in the first, two in the second,. and three in the third in this Section 2AA quarterfinal.
New Prague senior Joey Vacek scored his second goal of the season in the second period on assists from John Schmidt, his third, and Jack Wilmes, his fifth.
Eden Prairie held a 50- 15 shots on goal advantage against the Trojans, who finish their season with a 3-16 overall record.