Motorists from New Prague, Montgomery and the area who use use Highway 21 through Jordan, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today the Highway 21 and County Road 66/Sawmill Road roundabout in Jordan will fully open at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29.
Crews began building the $3.06 million roundabout project June 12, resulting in a total closure of Highway 21, Sawmill Road and County Road 66 at the intersection. Sawmill Road access reopened Sept. 1.

Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.  Chuck was born May 17, 1941, in Saint Paul, MN to Stanley and Catherine “Kay” (Schloesser) Slavik.
Chuck graduated from New Prague High School and soon after entered the US Army, where he trained as a military vehicle mechanic.  After being Honorably Discharged, he began working at Continental Machines in Savage, MN, where he worked as a hydraulic mechanic for nearly 40 years. 

Angela Mary Brewer, "Rainbow Woman", age 67, of Jordan, MN, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Angela was born in Shakopee, MN, on July 24, 1956, the daughter of Richard "Butch" and Carol (Wermerskirchen) Majerus. She was very loving, caring and always helped others. Angela prepared the best food, had the best parties, and she liked dancing. Although she was stern at times, she was very gentle, very organized and nonjudgmental.

Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of New Prague, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Arrangements are pending.

New Prague High School’s homecoming royalty, from left, king Paddy O’Rourke, princess Elizabeth Scharpen and queen Molly King were part of the high school’s parade on Main Street Friday, Sept. 22. O’Rourke and King were crowned during a pepfest earlier in the day. Homecoming festivities continue with the 7 p.m. football game against Rochester Century Friday night with the homecoming dance to follow. For more see an upcoming print edition of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Public health workers in Scott and Le Sueur counties are encouraging people who haven’t recently been vaccinated to consider receiving the latest vaccines aimed at minimizing the impacts of COVID and fighting its spread.

Nellie Elizabeth Molitor, age 44, of New Prague, died suddenly due to cancer complications on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.            
She was born May 6, 1979, and is survived by parents Joe and Tina Molitor of Elko New Market, Minn.
Nellie graduated from New Prague High School in 1997 and the Minneapolis Business College of Roseville. 
Services will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Elko New Market on Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the services, with a lunch to follow.

Two New Prague businesses are under new ownership with one receiving a new name in the process.
Under new ownership are the Corner Bar and Pioneer Saloon, which has been renamed Outlaw Saloon.
Outlaw Saloon On Friday, Sept. 1, Rob Krautkramer and his partner, Dione Bast, became the new owners and operators of the Outlaw Saloon, 103 Main St. W. As the Pioneer Saloon, it was owned and managed by Mark Michel for 24 years.

Having just witnessed my first Dozinky Days and car cruise, the amount of work and planning for the event was impressive. Well done, New Prague.
The weather drew a huge crowd downtown, perhaps bigger than expected. The event of course benefitted from near-perfect weather and the experience the Chamber of Commerce and volunteers have to draw upon.

Homecoming is in full swing at New Prague High School. Events for homecoming celebration began Friday, Sept. 15, continued Sunday, Sept. 17, with the powderpuff football game and has included dress-up days from Monday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Sept. 22.
Friday there will also be the homecoming football game as New Prague takes on Rochester Century, 7 p.m., at Trojan Stadium. Following the game will be the homecoming dance in the high school’s gym.

In the six-plus years they have called New Prague their home, Chris and Nichole Davis have developed a deep connection to the community and appreciation for all it offers residents. Now, they want to bring one of its most historic and under-utilized amenities back to life for the benefit of the entire community.

New Prague High School’s volleyball team had a mixed week as the Trojans lost to Holy Angels, defeated Bloomington Jefferson and won the Farmington Tournament.
The Trojan spikers faced Jordan Tuesday evening, Sept. 19. New Prague is also hosting Chaska Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m., and Kasson-Mantorville Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.

Michael J. Liepold, age 61, died peacefully with his family at his side as a result of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at Praha Village Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Mike was born March 20, 1962, in Heron Lake, Minn. to Marvin and Anne (Lusk) Liepold. 

Michael J. Liepold, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.
Arrangements are pending.

Viola Adeline Buske, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Villages of Lonsdale.
She was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Echo, Minn.. Vi was the third of five children born to Harold and Augusta (Hartke) Marquardt. Viola enjoyed many things in life including gardening, all her pets, spending time dancing with her husband and reminiscing with family and friends. Many things of importance, but nothing compares to what she enjoyed the most, spending time with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Casey John Trimpey, age 57, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.  Casey was born in Sarasota, Fla. on Sept. 15, 1965, to Robert and Joann (Colvin) Trimpey.  The family moved to Minnesota when Casey was five and he attended Chanhassen Public Schools.  He met the woman who would light up his life, Marietta “Mari” Stone, and the two were married Sept.