This Tuesday, Feb. 18, New Prague area residents can provide input into what ambulance service will provide aid to the community and the region around town. This time of public comment will be held at New Prague City Hall at 6 p.m. Another option for those who wish to be heard, you can send comments to City Hall by way of emails or letters.
The council decided at its Monday, Feb. 3, meeting to request public comment on the issue. It will help decide whether the city should remain with North Memorial Health’s ambulance service or go with Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.

It took one of the top teams in the state to end the double digit winning streak of the New Prague girls basketball team.
St. Michael-Albertville, ranked 7th in Class AAAA, defeated the Trojans, rated 18th in Class AAAA, 66-63 Saturday, Feb. 8.
The loss snapped a 10 game Trojan winning streak. The last time they were defeated was Dec. 28.

A huge second half comeback came up just short Friday, Feb. 7 for the New Prague basketball team.
The Trojans trailed 30-19 at halftime and fell behind by as many as 18 points before pulling to within three against Hutchinson.
The Tigers held on, defeating the Trojans, 54-50 in a Wright County East Division game.
“We dug ourselves a hole going down by as many as 18 in the second half,” Trojan head coach Dan Peterka said. “We battled back and gave ourselves a chance down the stretch, but we couldn’t get it done.”

Steven A. Flynn, 45 of Green Isle entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home in Green Isle, Minnesota, with his family by his side.
On August 1, 1974, Steven was born the son of John and Carol (McCollum) Flynn.  He grew up on the family farm in Green Isle and graduated from Sibley East High School in 1992.  After graduation, Steven worked at various positions including cooking at Emma Krumbee’s and local bars.  He also worked at Jordan Transformer and Medallion Kitchens, however, his main-stay was driving truck for Stier Trucking.

This love story starts in the halls of New Prague Middle School back in 1993 when a boy and a girl first crossed paths, as seventh graders.
Jennie Kotzenmacher was the new girl in school with long red hair.
Ben Schoenbauer stood at an impressive 6-foot, 2-inches tall.
That’s pretty much all they remember of each other from those awkward teen years, but even those vague memories seem to sweeten their love story, which now includes almost 13 years of marriage, an incredible fight to live, and three young, active boys running through their St. Paul home.

New Prague’s Cub Scouts of Pack 323 had a lot of exciting fun on Saturday, Feb. 8, as they held their annual Pinewood Derby at St. Wenceslaus Church’s Parish Activity Center. This year’s races of 52 wooden cars, built by the Cub Scouts, was a record number of entries for the annual event.
“It went fantastic this year,” said Cubmaster Erick Christianson of the Pinewood Derby.

WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Le Sueur County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Ave. S in New Prague. A light lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. The dessert committee for February is Linda Dvorak, Alberta Erickson and Tonja Flick.

New Prague American Legion Post 45 will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. with a lunch at 6:30 p.m.

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce held its first State of the City & School Address the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 12, at The Depot. Mayor Chuck Nickolay, center, gives the city’s portion of the address. Superintendent Tim Dittberner provided the portion for the New Prague Area Schools. There were 35 people that attended the event. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

On January 28, 2020 Ann Ruehling lost her battle with cancer. We would like to invite family and friends to share their memories and stories of Ann on February 29th from 1:00 to 3:00 at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Cub Scouts from New Prague’s Pack 323 gather for a group photo during the annual Pinewood Derby held Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Wenceslaus Church’s Parish Activity Center. There were 52 entries in the derby, a record number. There were prizes for those who won in the races and for best design. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Lillian “Molly” Tupy, 84, of Northfield, MN, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Three Links Care Center, Northfield.
Lillian Mary Schoenbauer was born on October 25, 1935 to Joseph and Ludmilla (Kes) Schoenbauer on the family farm in New Prague. She was raised there and attended St. Wenceslaus through the eighth grade. She continued to help on the farm for a few years before meeting Ben Vosejpka at a cousin’s wedding. They were married on September 22, 1953.

Weather Alerts-New Prague, MN
Winter Storm Warning from SAT 11:00 PM CST until SUN 3:00 PM CST
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
Minneapolis - MN, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota
Description
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY...
WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.
WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota.
WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday.

The time for the Elko New Market City Council’s Thursday, Feb. 13, business meeting has been changed to 6 p.m. The council’s work session, originally scheduled for 6 p.m., has been cancelled. The meeting will be held at Elko New Market City Hall, 601 Main Street.

Carlton E. Miller, age 87, of New Prague, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Carl was born on September 15, 1932 in rural Montgomery on the family farm to William H.