Scott County Public Health provides services to promote healthier living for county residents. Public Health staff includes licensed registered nurses and health educators who provide assessment, teaching, support, and referrals to residents of Scott County
Who is eligible to get a vaccine right now?
For the week of February 1, 2021, Scott County Public Health is vaccinating the following groups only:

Eileen Florinda (Foss) Chapman, 78, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at the Mayo Hospital in Mankato.
Eileen was born on April 2, 1942, in Reine Township (Skime) of Roseau County, MN, to Olaf and Florinda (Skime) Foss. She was a 1960 high school graduate of International Falls High School.
Eileen met her sweetheart, Harvey Chapman, at a bowling alley in International Falls when she was 20 years old and they were united in marriage on March 14, 1964, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in International Falls.

Melvin J. Hartman, age 68, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Central Heath Care in Le Center, MN.  Mel was born on August 28, 1952 in New Prague to Alfred Christ and Veronica (Deutsch) Hartman.  He graduated from New Prague High School and then entered the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.  He married Carol Nold on November 20, 1982 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague.  Mel owned and operated West End Liquors until retirement.  Mel was Mr.

Jeanette T “Jane” Horejsi, age 93, of Hutchinson, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Harmony River Nursing Home, Hutchinson.  Jeanette was born on November 6, 1927 to Frank J. and Eleanor A. (Simota) Mikolasek.  She attended district country school and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School.   Jeanette married George F.

Trojan Head Wrestling Coach, Dan Wagner, earned his 100th career victory with the 46-21 victory over Tri-City United last night, Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Wagner has become the fourth head wrestling coach in NPHS history to reach the 100 victory mark.

Superintendent Tim Dittberner of the New Prague School District informed the New Prague School Board at its Monday, Jan. 25, meeting that more than 200 school district employees have been allotted for COVID vaccines. He was told the news in a...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Every once in a while some group, or for entertainment purposes, someone brings up how there are questions we should know the answers to.

Philip Richard Dohmen, age 61 of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  A private service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

The New Prague Trojan Dance Team competed for the first time this season at the Delano Tri-Meet on Saturday, January 23.
It was the team’s debut of their new routines that they began learning over virtual...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

New Prague’s Boy Scout Troop 323 took a trip to northeastern Minnesota the weekend of Friday, Jan. 15, to Monday, Jan. 18, to attend the High Adventure Camp at Northern Tier near Ely. Breaking up into two crews, the Boy Scouts learned how to...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.

Ruth Heiland and Cheryl Kollasch of Scott County Public Health Services prepare COVID-19 vaccine shots on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. The hall was the site for a vaccine clinic that was mainly for essential health care workers who had previously registered. It was held from 1-6 p.m. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Jenni Wickman of Generation Building Center, left, was named Business of the Year by the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 26. Shanna Gutzke-Kupp, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, right, presents Wickman with a plaque. Wickman operates the business with her husband Tom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce held a Dinner Drive-Thru on January 26. For more see the Thursday, Feb. 4, print issues of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Irene Brown, age 90 of Northfield, MN, passed away Thursday evening, January 21, 2021, at home.
Irene Cecelia Brown was born December 11, 1930, on the family farm in New Market, MN to William and Celia (Cervenka) Shimota. She was raised on the family farm, and baptized and confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. She attended country school and graduated from New Prague High School in 1948. Following her education she had various jobs including working at Dayton’s in downtown Minneapolis.

A man faces murder and arson charges after a fire on Sunday morning.
According to Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason, on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, at approximately 7:15 a.m. the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire at 37722 Hunting Preserve Lane in Le Center.
Investigation into the incident revealed the deceased body of an adult male believed to be Bruce Alan Traxler, 64, who lived at the address.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Hardy Robert Wills-Traxler, 25, of Le Center.

John M. Sirek, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Center.  John was born on December 11, 1942 on the family farm to Mathias Thomas and Bessie A.

A pay-it-forward challenge is rapidly spreading through New Prague, and local businesses couldn’t be happier.
The challenge, which involves an individual receiving a gift card to a local business then buying multiple gift cards to local businesses and gifting them to friends (challenging them to keep the cycle going), has bolstered local businesses struggling during the pandemic—and has provided a good dose of positive...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.