John C. Sheehan, age 67, of Chaska, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hennepin County Medical Center.  John was born on July 27, 1954, in Waseca, MN to Edward F. and Lucille M. (Kreuser) Sheehan.  He grew up in New Prague, attended St.

Ian DeGross and Emma Gullickson, front row, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at New Prague High School’s Pep Fest in the gym on Friday, Sept. 24. Prince is Joe Blaschko and Princess is Zoey Bowe. The Homecoming Court also includes Evan Anderson, Willam Andersen, Ethan Chromy, Nicholas Geis, Aidan King, Matthew Kudrle and Luke Shepard, Faith Boyer, Calista Brotemarkle, Aaliyah Hanson, Avery Hennen, Payton Morris, Jessica Sadusky and Lindsey Simon.

New Prague Area Schools held its induction ceremony for its Hall of Fame the evening of Thursday, Sept. 23. at the New Prague High School auditorium where 10 people and one group were inducted. Those inducted for Distinguished Service were the Duck Cup Memorial, the late Chuck Kajer and the late Arnie Ambroz, for Athletics were Brad Von Bank, Ron Schoenecker, Dan O’Brien and Tamara Jackson Haecherl, for Distinguished Alumni are Tim Neeser, Todd Morris, Dr. Tom Kajer and Keith Barta. For more on the ceremony see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Patrick Skelley passed away on September 24, 2021 in Belle Plaine after battling heart disease.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Jessenland.  Fr. Michael Kaluza, will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 8-10 a.m.  followed by a procession to Jessenland for the Mass.  Interment will be in the church cemetery and lunch will follow at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club.

New Prague High School is celebrating Homecoming this week with lots of activities. Students have been dressing up by themes each day this week. The annual Powderpuff game was played on Sunday, Sept. 19. The Pep Fest, coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen, the football game and the dance are this Friday, Sept. 24.
Dress Up Days for this week have been Tie Dye Day on Monday, Sept. 20, Tacky Tourist/Tropical Day on Tuesday, Sept. 21, Decade Day on Wednesday, Sept. 22, Cowboy/Comfy Day on Thursday, Sept. 23, and Trojan Pride Day on Friday, Sept. 24.

Dozinky, the Czech Harvest Festival of 2021 is entering the record books. This year was a good one for weather as there was plenty of sun and temperatures made for a nice weekend on Friday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 18.
More often than not I did have fun, while keeping very busy taking photos and talking to people. I saw some people that I haven’t seen in some time and met new people. It always amazes me how there is a large crowd for the parade and sometimes the crowd stays around.

Lowell E. Tangen, age 68, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Lowell was born on March 7, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Selmer E. and Dorothy M. (Erickson) Tangen.  He grew up on the family farm near Hawley, MN, graduating from Hawley High School.  He graduated from the agricultural college of Crookston Junior College in 1973 and then went on to attain his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1974.  Lowell married the love of his life, Marsha E.

The purpose is the same, but the event that celebrates survivors, remembers those who lost their battles, and raises money to fight cancer, will look a little different this year.
Sara Slavik, one of the organizers for the Le Sueur County Annual Relay for Life, said they have adjusted the relay so it will be more of a family event. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 instead of the middle of July when it was held on a Friday.

Senior Jacob Malecha placed fifth in 18:01 in leading the New Prague boys cross country team to a fifth place finish in the 10- team Hutchinson Invitational Thursday, Sept. 16.
Buffalo won the invite followed by Mankato East, Dassel-Cokato, Waconia, and New Prague. Buffalo had three of the top six finishers. Following Malecha across the finish line were...
To see more on this story pick up the September 23, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

New Prague area residents likely noticed over this last weekend US flags flying over the city’s Main Street by the new street lights. It is part of a flag project that was started by New Prague American Legion Post 45 and funded jointly with New Prague VFW Post 5145. There are a total of...
To see more on this story pick up the September 23, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

The New Prague girls soccer team recorded a pair of shutouts in splitting two of four games last week.
The Trojans blanked Bloomington Jefferson, 1-0 in overtime, Tuesday, Sept. 14. They also recorded a 3-0 shutout of Mayer Lutheran Thursday, Sept. 16. Rochester Century shut out the Trojans, 6-0, Saturday, Sept. 18. Monday, Sept. 20 St. Louis Park edged New Prague, 1-0.
In the win over Jefferson, Evie Wegner took a corner kick that found Madi Josephson making a near post run and she was able to slip the ball past the Jefferson keeper.

William “Bill” Silliman, age 75, of Bigfork, MN passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by family.

George J. Shambour, age 93 of Veseli, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021.
George was born on November 19, 1927 to Joseph and Anna (Maruska) Shambour in New Prague, Minnesota. He attended country school, also St. Wenceslaus Catholic school, and graduated from New Prague High School in 1945. He farmed all of his life with a true passion and love of the land.

Ronald John Dohmen, age 81 of Dennison, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, September 18, 2021.
Ron was born on December 13, 1939 in Humphrey, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Rose (Schaecher) Dohmen. His family moved to Minnesota in 1949. Ron spent his high school years at seminary in Chicago and later attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1957. He completed basic training with the US Army in 1960 at Fort Leonard, MO and served with the National Guard.

Parade of Farm Pride Grand Marshals Bev, left, and Jerry Minar wave to the crowd as the parade made its way north on First Avenue SE in New Prague on Saturday, Sept. 18. It was a beautiful day for a parade with lots of sun and temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. New Prague continues Dozinky, its Czech Harvest Festival, with events on Main Street until this evening and the Showcase of Church Bands at 7 p.m. at New Prague High School. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Hofmeister, Dorothy E. (Meyer), age 89 of Bloomington, passed away serenely at home in her own bed surrounded by loved ones on September 16, 2021.