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)

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.

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)

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.

The highlight of New Prague High School’s Snoball celebration was the coronation ceremony on Friday, Jan. 31, in the high school gym. In the front row, from the left, is Snoball King Matt Schmidt and Queen Danielle Solheid; (second row) Lauren Kuehl, Danielle Anderson, Sarah Berg, Madi Crawford, Kaidyn Mulvihill, Lauren Moravchik, Chloe Anderson; (back row) Luke Tupy, Jacob Anderson, Jake Trachte, Cade Pavek, Brian Hennes, Thomas Eckstein and Josh Anderson. During the ceremony there was also a Pep Fest, music and dancing. The celebration wraps up on Saturday, Feb.

A Le Center woman faces four felony charges, including wrongfully obtaining assistance and three counts of perjury. Her significant other, with whom she resides, is also charged with a felony for his role in the alleged crime.
According to Le Sueur County Court records, Shannon Jean Foline, 39, of Le Center, has been charged with receiving public assistance benefits (greater than $1,000 and less than $5,000) based upon fraudulent representation and concealment, which constitutes a felony.

The Elko New Market City Council took a step toward construction of a new building for the city’s Police Department. At its Thursday, Jan. 23, meeting the council approved plans and authorized bids for the new building, which will be an addition to Elko New Market City Hall.

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Monday, Jan. 27, with 95 members attending. Held at Ridges at Sand Creek, north of New Prague, Chamber staff gave a review of the last year and goals for 2020.
The meeting also named the Business of the Year, with Carla Sticha of Keepsake Insurance, LLC receiving the award out of the five nominees. Other businesses that were in the running were Cedar Brook Garden Center, Giesenbrau Bier Co., Scott Equipment Company and Palmer Welcome Auto.

A 34-year-old man died in a two-vehicle car crash Monday evening, Jan. 27, in Lonsdale.
Anthony Joseph Mancino, of Glencoe, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident that happened at the intersection of Highway 19 and County Road 2. It occurred at 5:24 p.m.
Mancino was not wearing a seatbelt.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Mancino was traveling westbound on Hwy. 19 in his 2010 Kia Rio. David Ludwig Wolf, 72, of Northfield was driving his 2012 Audi Q5 eastbound on CR 2 when the vehicles collided at the intersection.

The cast and crew of New Prague High School’s one act play “Silent Sky” celebrate after winning first place at the Sub-Section Performance Saturday, Jan. 25. The students now advance to the Section Final Performance on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Shakopee High School. The one act that places first there goes on to state competition. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Submitted Photo)

New Prague area residents can get a look at the work of 20 New Prague High School students with a free performance this Friday, Jan. 24, of the One Act Play “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium, 221 12th St. NE.
“The show is shaping up well. The kids are improving each and every day. The costumes are wonderful, and we’re really looking forward to performing this Friday,” said director Ben Thietje.

Le Sueur County and the City of Kilkenny have reached an agreement pertaining to law enforcement services.
During the Jan. 21 Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Brett Mason presented a contract that has the county providing law enforcement to the City of Kilkenny.
City officials in Kilkenny have already endorsed the contract. The commissioners approved the contract unanimously Tuesday.
Sheriff Mason said the county had been patrolling Kilkenny without a contract for years.

Snoball Week will be celebrated at New Prague High School from Monday, Jan. 27, to Friday, Jan. 31. The annual week-long event includes dress up days, a Dodgeball Tournament, the coronation of Snoball King and Queen and the Snoball Dance.
The Dress Up Days for Snoball are Monday - Groutfit/ Comfy Day, Tuesday - Camo Day, Wednesday - College Day, Thursday - Hawaiian Day and Friday - Jersey Day.

Andrew Polley of New Prague works against the snow and wind in cleaning out his driveway on Saturday, Jan. 18. The snowstorm that began on Friday, Jan. 17, dropped about five inches of snow on New Prague. Weather forecasts had that the area would likely have northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of up to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. For more on the storm see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 will meet Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Park Ballroom in New Prague.  A light lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The dessert committee for January is Donna Dols, Ruth Dols and Shayelynn Christianson.