The last piece of New Prague’s new Veterans Memorial was put in place the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 16, as members of the New Prague American Legion helped representatives of Brodin Studios set up a statue of a soldier. More than five people helped move the life sized 500 pound bronze statue from a trailer to the stone pedestal in the center of the memorial near Main Street.

Elsa, Olaf the snowman and friends wave to the crowd during the Parade of Lights on New Prague’s Main Street on Friday, Dec. 3. The float from Cedar Brook Garden Center was one of many that participated in the annual parade that also had lighted vehicles from area businesses and clubs. It was a good night for the parade as temperatures were around 32 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.

Polli Edberg, left, was helping daughter Kristin Dorick at the Holiday Boutique at The Depot in New Prague during Small Business Saturday. There were sales and specials at area stores on Saturday, Nov. 27, many on New Prague’s Main Street and on the east and west ends of town. The Holiday Boutique was being held until 4 p.m. and offered a wide range of vendors from clothing to candles to books to decorations. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

New Prague High School’s fall musical is “The Wedding Singer” and begins its five show run this weekend. Based on the hit Adam Sandler comedy of the same name, “The Wedding Singer”, has a sparkling score that does for the 1980s what the musical “Hairspray” did for the 1960s.

Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reported that law enforcement has located and spoken with Pamela Jewison, who was reported missing on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, by her family.
Sheriff Mason advised that this afternoon, at approx. 2:20 p.m., State Troopers in Idaho located Jewison traveling in her vehicle, traveling east on Interstate 90.

The family of a New Prague woman is looking for help locating her after she left home and never returned.
Jeffrey Jewison of rural New Prague contacted Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason’s office on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at approx. 5:23 p.m., to report his wife, Pamela Jewison, 50, was missing.
Jeffrey told the sheriff’s office his wife had not reported to work and her whereabouts were unknown. After the family and deputies were unable to contact Pamela, she was signed/entered as a Missing Person.

New Prague High School is having an early dismissal the morning of Monday, Nov. 15, due to issues with its power system.
In a message sent to all High School and CLC families:

Tom Goetzinger, left, receives the Minnesota Superior Civilian Service Award from Lt. General Richard Nash (retired) on Sunday, Nov. 14, during KCHK Radio’s annual Free Listener Appreciation Dance at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. Goetzinger was recognized for his support of the New Prague community and recognizing service members, veterans and their families. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

A 42-year-old woman died on Friday, Nov. 12 in an ATV accident.
According to Jess Mullenmeister, Sergeant with the Rice County Sheriff’s Department, Sara White, 42, died when she was thrown from an ATV while it was being towed. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at 30th St. W and Cass Ave. at approximately 12:23 p.m.
White was in the driver’s seat without a helmet when the accident occurred, the report said.

“If you’re looking for a silver lining in this pandemic, improved broadband service in Le Sueur County is one.”
- Barbara Dröher Kline
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Le Sueur County has spent $1.7 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to improve the speed and reliability of internet service throughout the county.

Members of the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard and guests raise the Minnesota and POW/MIA flags for the first time at the New Prague Veterans Memorial on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Honor Guard thought it was appropriate it to have all three flags flying over the new memorial on Veterans Day. The Honor Guard also had a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, which is located in Memorial Park. For more on Veterans Day celebrations check out an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The New Prague volleyball team advanced to the Class AAA State Volleyball Tournament for the first time since 2001. The Trojans placed second to Eagan 20 years ago. The 2021 New Prague team opened State Tournament action Wednesday, Nov. 10 and defeated Chisago Lakes (20-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-11). This win moves the Trojans (21-10 overall) into the State Semifinals Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. against No. 2 rated Kasson-Mantorville, a straight set winner over Sauk Rapids/Rice. No. 1 rated Marshall and Grand Rapids will play in the other semifinal match Friday.

Crews work on the New Prague Veterans Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Upon completion of the new memorial in Memorial Park, New Prague’s Main Street will officially be opened to traffic. The opening of Main Street was delayed due to the size of the crane needed to move the large stone monuments into place. If the work is completed on November 10 Main Street will open on Thursday, Nov. 11, otherwise the street will open by Friday, Nov. 12. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The New Prague Post Office reopened the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 9, after being closed for roughly two and-a-half months. The post office on Main Street is now fully open. It closed on Saturday, Aug. 21, and was originally scheduled to be closed for 26 days so work could be done to the floors. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The New Prague (20-10 overall record) volleyball team has advanced to the 2021 Class AAA State Tournament after winning the Section 6AAA Championship Thursday, Nov. 4. The Trojans defeated Holy Angels 25-16, 19-25, 25-21, and 26-25 in Waconia. This will be the second time a New Prague volleyball team has advanced to State. The last time was in 2001. The Trojans will play Wednesday, Nov. 10 at either 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul in the Class AAA State Quarterfinals. Seeding for the tournament will take place Sunday morning.