He has seen ups and downs since leaving military service in 2015. The helping hand William Bloedow received during Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair is a sign his service wasn’t given in vain or forgotten.

The New Prague Area School District’s board of directors is asking voters to OK a levy referendum Nov. 7 intended to bring in money for educational and operating expenses.
We look forward to a vigorous, well-presented, respectful discussion on the levy request in which both the district, its supporters and people with concerns or those opposed to the request present their respective positions based on merits and not rumor, innuendo and misinformation.
Regardless of your position on the request, it is too important an issue to receive anything less.
Not a great start

With 15 returning letter-winners and a core of players who have shined on the state and premiere levels during summer programs, the New Prague High School boys’ soccer team is looking to take the next step in its growth.
With 13 seniors and five juniors on the roster, the Trojans want to erase the sting of last year’s sectional final loss.
“We’ve seen this coming for a couple of years,” said coach Cam Stoltz.

Judith Ann “Judy” Glisczinski, age 78, of New Prague, formerly of St. Paul, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.  Judy was born on July 6, 1945 in New Prague to Bernard  and Virginia  (Brown) Glisczinski.  She grew up in the Union Hill area, graduated from New Prague High School in 1963, and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1966 as an RN.  The majority of her career was spent at St. Joseph Hospital in St.

A dedication ceremony for the art piece, “Towering to Our Future,” will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in front of New Prague Memorial Library. The public is welcome to attend the dedication program “Restored, Rebuilt, Relocated,” for the tower. Following the program will be artistic activities and a reception with refreshments.
The restoration and relocation of the art tower was aided by a grant. New Prague city planner Kyra Chapman said the city received a $7,000 grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), which approved the project Feb. 23 of this year.

Roselma (Rose) Soller, age 88, of Eagan, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 3, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (4030 Pilot Knob Road) in Eagan, Minn..   Visitation from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.   Lunch to follow.  Private family burial.

Judy Cecelia Miller, 71, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Kilkenny, Minn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 7, at Le Center Funeral Home from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny, Minn.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Kilkenny, Minn.

William R. “Bill” Duede, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully after a lengthy health journey with his loving family at his side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester.   

Viola M. Michel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  

Charles E. “Chuck” Holen , age 82, of Webster, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Mayo System Health Care Hospital Mankato. 
Charles was born on June 14, 1941 in Havana, North Dakota to John “Chris” and Alice (Udelhofen) Holen.  He was raised and attended public schools in Forman, N.D.  He met and married Diann Resler on Oct. 27, 1962 and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage and five children and several grandchildren.  

Charles K. (Chuck) Anderson age 78 of Savage, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 26, 2023.
Charles (Chuck) was born Sept. 25, 1944, to parents, Hartvig and Lydia (Johnson) Anderson. He is survived by Joyce, his loving wife and life-partner of 59 years, sons Reed (Jennifer) and Wade; grandchildren Kelsey, Haaken (Eryn), Lily and Emily, and several nieces and nephews. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, five siblings: Lorraine Heider, Joanne Hawver, Edwin, James, and David; and his in-laws, Manford and Myrtle Amundson and brother-in-law Wayne Amundson.

Certain members of the Minnesota Legislature no doubt thought they crafted a piece of historic legislation earlier this year when they legalized the recreational use of cannabis. They did not.

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously August 15 to discontinue the county’s Home Health Care, citing a number of issues. The program will be phased out and is scheduled to end by November 1.
Home Care Supervisor Laura Guddal said, “Our commissioners decided that it’s time to close. There are six counties offering home care practitioners in the state now and there were nine at the beginning of the year.”

There were several potential stops on Joseph Gifford’s career path to his most recent stop at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. He pondered several paths along the way – nursing and singing opera are just a few of the options he considered.
As the new associate pastor assigned to St. Wenceslaus earlier this month, the Rev. Joseph Gifford will minister to parishioners at St. John the Evangelist in Union Hill, St. Scholastica in Heidelberg as well as St. Wenceslaus. He’ll also teach in the elementary school.

Be it improbable or expected, St. Patrick is one of the final eight teams remaining in the Minnesota Baseball Association’s Class B state tournament after a 5-3 win Saturday, Aug. 26, in the round of 16.
The Irish topped Baseball 365, 5-3, in Delano. They’ll face the Minnetonka Millers Saturday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m., in Litchfield. Minnetonka. The Millers won Saturday, 8-0, over the Metro Knights. They took advantage of a dozen walks, four hits and three Knights' errors in the win.

On Friday, Sept. 1, there will be two events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of New Prague High School’s 1973- ’74 football team and its winning the Minnesota State High School League Class B state championship.