Chaska scored twice late in the second quarter and opened a big lead in the second half, handing New Prague a season-ending loss in the opening round of the section football playoffs tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Chaska.
Chaska defeated the Trojans, 35-10. The Hawks took control of the game scoring twice in the final 10.6 seconds of the third quarter.
New Prague’s lone touchdown on the night came with 3:01 left in the fourth quarter. New Prague finishes the season with a 5-4 overall record.

Francis J. Weiers, age  92, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully at his birth home on October 22, 2022.  Francis was born December 31, 1929 to Henry and Cecelia (Wolf) Weiers.  On August 25, 1956, Francis married Roselyn Michel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill and made a life on the family farm.
 

John J. “Jocko” Barten, Jr., age 85, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  John was born on November 28, 1936 in New Prague to John J. and Agatha E. (Busch) Barten, Sr. He grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School and then entered the US Army, serving for several years, much of that time in Alaska.  John was working as a roofer when he met his bride, Dorothy M.

Crews were working to install a new roadside digital sign for New Prague High School the morning of Thursday, Oct. 20. Some of the funds for the sign came from a $200,000 donation made to New Prague Area Schools. For more on the donation see this week’s issue of The New Prague Times. (Mark Slavik Photo)

According to the Minnesota State Patrol there were two fatalities in a three vehicle crash that happened around 6:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, along Highway 19/13, east of New Prague. According to a crash report from the State Patrol drivers Heather Nichole Nelson, 43, and Jordan Cole Bailey, 38, both of New Prague, suffered fatal injuries. The report stated that the third driver, Corey Joseph Pumper, 49, of New Prague was transported to Mayo Clinic with non-life threatening injuries.

Clara Mae Tiede, age 98 of Lonsdale passed away peacefully at her home at the Villages of Lonsdale on Saturday, October 8, 2022. A celebration of Clara’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Villages of Lonsdale from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.

Amy Oliver of New Prague with her children Avery, right, and Regan were out getting their pumpkin at the Pumpkin Express on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Gopher State Railway Museum. Located north of New Prague, the museum had pumpkins children could choose and families could ride the train and caboose.
Also families could explore the three fire engines provided by the Minnesota Fire Engine Club. The event was being held until 4 p.m.
For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Rodney L. Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Rochester. 

Joan A. Hruby, age 78, of Shakopee, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  Joan was born on January 31, 1944 in New Prague to Daniel and Ludmilla (Marek) Tikalsky, Sr. She grew up in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, attended two years at Mankato State College, and attended St. Catherine’s College.   Joan married Edward J. Hruby on November 15, 1966 at St.

Rodney Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at MCHS - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.  Services are pending.

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Richard E. Parks, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at his daughter’s home with his family at his side after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Richard was born on February 1, 1944 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Leonard W.

Arnold J. Smisek, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Friday, October 7, 2022.  Arnold was born on September 25, 1929 in Forest Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia (Trnka) Smisek.  He graduated from New Prague High School, attended Dunwoody Institute, and then entered the US Navy, where he served as an electrician aboard the USS Currier in the Korean War.  He married Mary M. Maus, the woman who would become his treasured best friend for the rest of his life on June 9, 1956 at Sts.

New Prague Area Schools held its Hall of Fame ceremony the evening of Thursday, Oct. 6, at the New Prague High School auditorium. Inducted this year were, from left to right, Chris Neisen, Jim Lang, Tim O'Neill, Ryan O'Neill, Sammi Solheid Schultz, Matt Ambroz, Tony Johnson, Tony Kubes, and Ben Bartusek. Not pictured is Tom Hudspeth.
They were inducted into three different areas. For Alumni were Ben Bartusek, Chris Neisen, and brothers Tim and Ryan O’Neill.
For Athletics, Matt Ambroz, Tony Johnson, Tony Kubes, and Sammi Solheid Schultz.

The New Prague girls swimming and diving team had a record setting performance in their 99-71 victory over St. Louis Park Thursday, Sept. 29.
Payten Schieffer broke her own school record in the 100- yard freestyle by almost a second, recording a winning time of 55.08.