Dorothy L. Lipinski, age 89, of Lonsdale, died peacefully at The Villages of Lonsdale on Friday, February 24, 2023, just in time to be with her husband in Heaven on their anniversary.  Dorothy was born on October 24, 1933 in Taunton, MN to Ed and Catherine (Kindelberger) Bursack.  She grew up on the family farm and attended School District 33.  She married Raymond H.

Scott A. Rhein, age 61, of New Market, died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System after a brief battle with lung cancer.  Scott was born on April 16, 1961 in St. Paul to George T. and Gretchen (Simon) Rhein.  He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1979 and married Lisa Marie Degn on September 26, 1981 at Mary Mother of the Church in Burnsville.  Scott was a building materials salesman and served as a huge influence for many in the lumber industry.

Richard V. “Checkers” Ebnet, age 76, of Sandstone, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a short time in hospice at his  sister- and brother-in-law’s home in New Prague.

Montgomery’s 23rd annual Masopust celebration, which is traditionally known as the Czech version of Mardi Gras, was celebrated in a big way on Sunday, Feb. 19 at The Rustic Farmer, with lots of music, dancing, traditional Czech foods, and the crowning of a new Masopust King, Luke Sluzacek.
“I believe it was the largest crowd in the last few years,” reported Jean Keogh, who helped organize the Czech Heritage Club event. “People came from Richfield, Faribault, and Iowa, to name a few. Everyone who attended enjoyed it; we got lots of positive comments throughout the afternoon.”

As it heads towards the regular season finale and an anticipated berth in the state tournament, the New Prague High School floor hockey team is looking to the potential of defending its state championship.
New Prague was slated to play Stillwater Wednesday, Feb. 25. Details of the game were not available when The New Prague Times went to press.

The Montgomery Historical Society (MHS) continued its mission of collecting, preserving, and disseminating area history at its annual meeting held on January 25 at Hilltop Hall.
President Jim Mladek called the meeting to order and reviewed the society’s activity over the past year and what members can expect in 2023.

In a program in its second year, three brothers stand out for their commitment to the sport and their teammates.
The Dvorak brothers – Alex, Charlie and Brody – will be at the Rochester Recreation Center Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 22-24, where the New Prague boys’ swimming and diving team compete at the sectional competition. Weather conditions may impact the meet’s start time.
The brothers enjoy the competition and camaraderie of the team. They are the lone set of brothers on the team. Alex is a senior. Charlie is a ninth-grader and Brody an eighth-grader.

Everybody ought to have a bucket list, things you want to see or do before for whatever reason you can’t see or do them. It goes to the idea life is short – live it as best you can.
The items in a bucket list don’t have to be exceptional or so extravagant they’re not realistic for some. Bucket lists should be unique to the individual. Maybe the items in a bucket list can be formed after years of experiences, or perhaps it’s something you saw once many years ago from afar or heard about and would love to experience it yourself.

New Prague High School gymnastics team won state Friday, Feb. 24, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times.

The Amber Alert for Leon is canceled. The child has been found safe. Below is the message from the City of Lakeville. 

There will be no local mail delivery today, Thursday, February 23.
Due to the weather, the transfer trucks for the U.S. Postal Service mail were pulled off the roads on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday,February 23. 
The delivery of this weeks newspapers will be delayed.

Marian Alice (Vales) Jamnik, age 99 of Shoreview, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Johanna Shores Arden Hills. Marian was born in New Prague in 1923 to Joseph and Emma Vales, the youngest of four children. 
She met Joseph Jamnik of Aurora in 1944 when he took a war time teaching job in New Prague.  They married in New Prague in September 1944.  Joe and Marian lived in several Minnesota communities, including New Prague, Forest Lake, Fairmont, and Freeborn before settling in Eden Valley to raise their twin children, Joann and Joel, who were born in 1956. 

Richard J. “Dick” Krava, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home.  Dick was born on October 29, 1951 in New Prague to Clarence and Adeline (O’Connell) Krava.  He was raised in New Prague, attending St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduating from New Prague High School.  He attended 3 years at Mankato State College before attending Vermillion Community College and receiving an associate of arts and an associate of science degree. Dick married his best friend and bride, Lenore L. Giesen on September 19, 1975 at St.

Lonsdale City Council gave approval to seek bids to construct a flat cement pad to install the skate park equipment purchased from the City of Shakopee for $905.98 last summer. The skate park will reside just east of the pavilion in Sticha Park and is expected to open up by mid-summer.

Due to inclement weather, New Prague Public Schools and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23.
All afternoon and evening activities for both days are canceled. There will be No Kids Company or WRAP through NP Public Schools.

Leonard Lubbers, age 94, of Shakopee, MN died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Minnesota Masonic Home, Bloomington, MN.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 AM, followed by Memorial service at 11 AM, all held at SJA-Church of Saint Mary, 535 Lewis St. S, Shakopee. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.