Coborn’s, Inc. announced this week another new measure the company is taking to disinfect its shopping carts after guest use. The company’s supermarkets are now utilizing electrostatic cleaning sprayers to disinfect carts in an effort to minimize surface spread of the COVID-19 virus. Once shopping carts have been returned to cart areas, staff uses the Victory Cordless Sprayer to lightly mist disinfectant on the carts.

New Prague’s Dennis Dvorak was recently named to the Minnesota Historical Society’s Honorary Council, which recognizes individuals for distinguished work in service of Minnesota history and advancement of the mission of the state historical society, which is “Using the power of history to transform lives” by preserving, sharing and connecting. Dvorak was being honored for his work with the New Prague Area Historical Society. The recognition came during the Minnesota Historical Society’s 171st annual meeting, which was held as a Zoom meeting due to the pandemic.

Be sure to shop local with all of the new restrictions starting Friday, Nov. 20th.

A three vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Highways 19 and 13 sometime before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, east of New Prague. All involved had minor injuries. According to an early report with the Minnesota State Patrol a GMC pickup truck failed to yield at the intersection, hitting a Jeep Wrangler that was headed west on Highway 19 and then hit a Mercury Milan that was at the south facing stop sign on Highway 13. Also responding was North Memorial Ambulance and the New Prague Police Department. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The increase in COVID-19 cases has had an affect on the area. Businesses have been affected as several have had to close for a few days and others for nearly two weeks. Due to the increase of cases New Prague Area Schools recently made the decision to have the high school go to distance learning on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and kindergarten through eighth grade will begin distance learning on Monday, Nov. 23. New Prague Area Schools are scheduled to remain in distance learning until December 23.  

Thursday, November 19th 10 am - 2 pm Jordan Fire Station: 501 N Varner St. Jordan, MN 55352

A medical helicopter from North Memorial Health transports at least one person from the scene of a two vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Highways 19 and 13, east of New Prague, before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. According to early reports a Ford Ranger XLT collided with a Honda Odyssey. At least one person was transported by North Memorial Health ambulance. Also on the scene was the State Patrol, New Prague Police Department, New Prague Fire Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. For more see a future issue of The New Prague Times, plus this website.

Montgomery and New Prague’s Catholic schools were among the top three schools in the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence’s Ofrenda Contest. Most Holy Redeemer in Montgomery won first place and St. Wenceslaus in New Prague was third.
In honor of the Latino holiday Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) wanted to embrace the culture of Latino students and build community between the schools by organizing an Ofrenda Contest.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 12, 2020 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Overcast skies and fits of rain was the order of things on Monday, Nov. 9, as Scott County Public Health staff held a free COVID-19 clinic at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 411 Fourth Ave. SW in New Prague. At the clinics people can get tested for the virus. Held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. it was the first of several free clinics that will be held on Mondays at that site and time until the end of the year. Scott County Public Health and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are the sponsors of the clinics.

Alaina Bishop, 10-year-old daughter of Daniel and Dara Bishop of New Prague, has wrapped up a fundraiser for Water for South Sudan, an organization that builds wells for clean water in South Sudan. She recently surpassed her goal of $5,000, which she started in June of this year. She went beyond her goal raising $6,155.
Her inspiration was the book A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.

Since breaking ground for its new building on July 12, FaithPoint Lutheran Church of New Prague has seen its new church progress at a steady pace.

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The intersection of Main Street and 10th Avenue NE in New Prague was closed temporarily on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as a tank from Chart Industries went around the corner shortly before midnight. After turning onto Main Street the tank headed east out of town. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

On Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m. Linda Dankers, Kelly and Joshua Freitag, Linda Rahn and Cindy Kuhl were offering prayers for veterans, New Prague and the United States from the top of the sledding hill at Sliding Hill Skate Park in New Prague. Linda Rahn and her husband Mark run a ministry, Radical Transformation 4 House of Healing, where they pray weekly for the community and country. (Submitted Photo)

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, parents in the New Prague Area Schools received an email announcing that, “Effective Tuesday, November 17, New Prague High School students will be moved into a distance learning model.” This is after a review of the most recent case rate data for COVID-19 and the anticipated case rate projects and for the health of the school community.
The email also stated:

As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and receptions, and bars and restaurants, which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks across the state.
Walz also today announced $10 million in funding to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.
 

Rice County Public Health will be offering a flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 2nd Avenue NW, Lonsdale for anyone 6 months and older.
Please wear face coverings and short-sleeved shirts for ease of vaccine administration. No appointments necessary -- physical distancing will be maintained.