Two planes make their way over Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague around 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Aircraft from the 148th Fighter Wing, 133rd Airlift Wing and 934th Airlift Wing were flying over locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan to honor frontline workers in the COVID-19 response. While staff from Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague gathered on the roof, more than 70 area residents were in the parking lot and the general vicinity to watch the fly over greeting the two planes with cheers and applause.

Irene Marie Jasmer, age 94, was born on January 11, 1926.  A current resident of New Prague, MN and longtime resident of Lydia, MN, passed away at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center on May 11, 2020. 
On the family farm in Lydia, MN, Irene was first of nine children born to Emil and Helena (Dubbe) Kohout.
Growing up during the depression, her parents instilled in Irene, that family was everything. This was always evident in her life. She attended Lydia School through the eighth grade, before returning to the farm, working, and supporting her family.

We heard you greater Minnesota. This Wednesday, May 13, aircraft from the 148th Fighter Wing, 133rd Airlift Wing and 934th Airlift Wing will be flying over locations in the northern and southern portions of the state to recognize frontline workers in the COVID-19 response.

Rose Marie Busch, age 84, of Shakopee, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at The Moments of Lakeville.  Rose was born on May 17, 1935 in Marystown to John and Regina (Budde) Pieper.  She grew up in the Shakopee area and attended St. Mary’s Church of the Purification Parochial School.  She married the love of her life, Edgar A.

Gladys E. Dols, 88, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Private family services will be held.
Gladys was born on September 10, 1931, in Montgomery to Frank and Rose (Fierst) Taraba. She was a 1949 graduate of Montgomery High School and also from teaching school in Le Center in 1950.
Gladys taught eight years in Rice and Le Sueur County rural schools, first and second grade in Prior Lake, M.L.P. School, Paraprofessional for 17 years, and New Prague Elementary as a Reading Teacher.

Allen David (Papa) Spies, age 73, of Waseca peacefully passed away at his home on May 5th 2020.
Allen David, the son of Arvin and Dorothy (Wood) Spies, was born on Oct. 16, 1946 in Waseca Mn. Allen graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964. He met the love of his life, Karen and they married on Dec 12 1964 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Together they raised 3 children, Tori, David and Dodi in Waseca.

It was a busy first day at the New Prague Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 9. Located in the parking lot of New Prague Commons, along Main Street on the east side of town, there were nine vendors selling a mixture of products. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. It will add Wednesdays by mid-June when there is more agricultural produce. The New Prague Farmer’s Market has adopted guidelines concerning COVID-19, such as asking people to wear face masks. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The Minnesota State High School League honors senior students who have excelled in Academics, Arts, and Athletics during their high school careers. The Triple A award is given to a senior female student and a senior male student in each school district.
The 2019-2020 male Triple A Award winner is Mitch Callahan! Congratulations Mitch!

The Minnesota State High School League honors senior students who have excelled in Academics, Arts, and Athletics during their high school careers. The Triple A Award is given to a senior female student and a senior male student in each school district.
The 2019-2020 Female Triple A Award winner is Danielle Solheid! Congratulations Danielle!

The New Prague Girls Fastpitch Association recognizes the following Seniors for their leadership, being a great teammate, and for their positive attitudes.
Congratulations to Kennedy Buckman, Madison Crawford, and Emily Russo!

The New Prague High School graduating class of 2020 had a very remarkable feat achieved by 3 of their classmates scoring 1000 points during their New Prague High School Basketball careers! It’s a big accomplishment when you have 1 person score one thousand points. However, to have 3 players in the same class is remarkable. Congratulations to Amanda Giesen, Parker Johnson, & Emily Russo and thanks for being such great role models for future Trojan basketball players!

UPDATED INFORMATION 5-11-20
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office was able to determine the identity of the remains belonged to Manuel Ramirez, age 36, Kenyon.
On October 28, 2019, The Rice County Sheriff’s Office had taken a call of a vehicle that had crashed in a ditch/ravine near the area Mr. Ramirez’s body not was found. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Deputies and Investigators had searched the area on different occasions with no success finding Mr. Ramirez.

Dona D. Meyer, age 62, of Prior Lake, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Dona was born on March 8, 1958 in New Prague to Donald E. and Shirley (Kajer) Meyer.  She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School.  A graduate of St.

Lonsdale residents had a parade to help lift their spirits the evening of Tuesday, May 5. Vehicles from the Lonsdale Police Department, Lonsdale Fire Department, Rice County Sheriff’s Office and an assortment of Rice County departments made their way through Lonsdale neighborhoods for about an hour. Area residents came out to wave and watch as the vehicles passed by. For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Carolyn Mary Musil Rynda, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center, her home of 4 years after a diagnosis of dementia.  Carolyn was born on January 26, 1939 in New Prague to Joseph and Mary (Janu) Musil.  She graduated from St.

Kathryn Dorothy Adamek, ( November 13, 1922 - April 28, 2020 )
Born Kathryn (Katie) Forystek in Brooklyn Center, she went to country school in Camden and Brooklyn Center, left home at 15 years of age and worked in Minneapolis.