Ronnie M. Wieland, age 58, of Le Center, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from complications of cancer.  Ronnie was born on June 12, 1962 in New Prague to Martin F. and Adeline C. (Unger) Wieland.  He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Foley Bel-Saw in Kansas to attain his small engine repair degree.  Ronnie worked for Ace Hardware for 15 years in New Prague as their best lawn mower repairman and was the owner/operator of Tay Tay Transport, LLC.  He married his soul mate, Wendy R.

An extensive search for a new Le Sueur County Administrator is coming to a close.
After final interviews with four candidates Monday, May 3, the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners extended the job offer to Joseph Martin during the Tuesday, May 4 board meeting.
Martin, lives in rural Waterville with his wife, Staci (Bohlen), and their two children. He is the son-in-law of Curtis and Joyce Bohlen of rural Kilkenny.

Marian Edna Sindelar, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Emerald Crest Memory Care, in Shakopee, MN. 
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Road SE, Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Pall bearers will be Matthew Sindelar, Micah Sindelar, David Oldenburg, and Mark Oldenburg.  Marian will be laid to rest at a private family ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN. 

The New Prague Junior Varsity girls lacrosse team defeated Rochester Mayo 8-2 and the varsity followed with a 14-4 win Thursday, April 22.
The JV played really well on both ends of the field. Addison Fischer scored four goals to lead the Trojans with Audrey Johnson, Emily Johnson, Rachel Brandt and Lilly Weiland all contributing goals. The defense played well and goalie Maddie Danner had a great evening keeping them to two.

In a battle of two of the top four teams in the Wright County Conference softball standings, Delano pulled out 14-9 win over New Prague Friday, April 23.
The Tigers trailed 7-6 heading into the fifth inning when they scored eight unearned runs to build a 14-7 lead. New Prague added two runs in the sixth inning and outhit the Tigers (16 to 13), but were handed their first WCC loss in three games. Delano leads the league with a 4-1 record.

After missing out on last year, buyers and sellers were ready to wheel and deal at what has become the seasonal kick-off location to the swap meet season in the Midwest.
From Friday to Sunday, approximately 700 vendors gathered to sell their wares at the 44th Annual Le Sueur Pioneer Power Swap Meet.
“Everybody was happy to be out and among...
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Bradley University senior Taylor Ledwein was voted the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Year after capturing the fifth All-MVC honor of her career as she helped Bradley women’s golf tie for sixth in the final team standings at the 20-2021- MVC Championship April 20.
Ledwein earned her fourth top-10 finish of the year, tying for eighth individually to pace the Brave at 21-over 234 after firing a team-best 82 in the final round during a cold and snowy final day.

A week ago on Wednesday, April 21, I went to Le Center to get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. It went well and the only side effect I had was that my shoulder was a bit sore for a day where I received the inoculation.

Motorists on Highway 21 in Rice County at Shieldsville are encountering lane closures that began April 19 as crews start resurfacing, making intersection improvements and repairing culverts, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Work includes resurfacing approximately eight miles of Hwy. 21 from about one mile west of Interstate 35 to Highway 99. New turn lanes/bypass lanes will be installed at Shields Court, Mazaska Lake Trail, Lake Mazaska Boat Launch and French Lake Trail.

Beginning on Saturday, May 1, and lasting an entire week to Saturday, May 8, people can participate in the Virtual Run New Prague. This is the second year the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs and the Kids Fun Run are being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also the second year people can run the Half Marathon as a relay.
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce organizes Run New Prague. It posted on its website that...
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The Le Sueur County Board announced the finalists selected for the position of County Administrator.
On April 6, 2021, the Board selected four individuals to participate in an interview process that will take place on May 3, 2021. Liza Donabauer of DDA Human Resources, Inc., is the consultant hired to assist the County in the selection process.
Joseph Hatch
Joseph Hatch is currently serving as the Director of Human Resource Business Operations for the City of Minneapolis where he has served for approximately 13 months.

From left, Eagle View Elementary School staff Lisa Rezac and Mary Ingebretson receive grab-n-go breakfasts from Tony Buthe, Director of Educational Services for New Prague Area Schools, the morning of Wednesday, April 28, as part of the school district’s Support Staff Appreciation Week.
Between Monday, April 26, to Thursday, April 29, 300 grab-n-go breakfasts are being presented to the assorted support staff at each of the school buildings to acknowledge the work of bus drivers to custodians to health services and others have done over the last year.

Clayton “Cookie” George Kukacka, age 84, of Owatonna, formerly of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Medford at his daughter Deb’s home.
Visitation will take place Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9  to 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service following at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Montgomery. Military honors will be provided by the Montgomery Area Honor Guard.

Placidus Henry “PH” Wick, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Ridgeview Medical Center, in Waconia, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Guests may arrive after 10:30 am.  Father Neil Bakker will preside. The Jordan Vets Honor Guard will provide military honors. PH will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in his memory, by the family.   

Coborn’s Marketplace director Matt Mies, center, accepts the 2020 Business of the Year award at the New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s annual Meeting and Dinner the evening of Monday, April 26, held at Next Chapter Winery. Coborn’s was among six groups that were nominated for the honor this year. Coborn’s was nominated for the award as the grocery store provided service to its customers and an assortment of activities to help people throughout the last year. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Lorraine Clemmer, July 1, 1928 – April 21, 2021, age 92.