Johan “Johnny” Franklin Miller

Johan “Johnny” Franklin Miller passed away peacefully at home in Belle Plaine on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 82. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Kaluza, officiating. Visitation will be at Kolden Funeral Home […]

Myron J. Bertrang

Myron J. Bertrang died peacefully surrounded by his children on May 1, 2026.  He was born at Mankato Hospital on March 29, 1933 to Peter and Dolores Bertrang (Moisan).  The family lived in Henderson, MN briefly before moving to Arlington, MN. Upon graduation from Arlington Highschool in 1951 and encouraged by his Uncle Germain, Myron […]

Jeanne Marie Baumann

Jeanne Marie Baumann, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on May 1, 2026. Jeanne was born on July 14, 1954 to Harold and Marie (Healy) Herrmann. Jeanne grew up in Belle Plaine, MN where she also graduated. Jeanne married her junior high sweetheart on August 22, […]

Mayor Monday Conversation NP 5-4-26

New Prague Mayor Chuck Nickolay updates happenings around the city.  Included is news about a potential new location for City Hall.                    

Sharon C Wodtke

Sharon C Wodtke, 84 of Belle Plaine, formerly of Jordan entered eternal peace in Shakopee on April 26 th . Sharon is survived by her children, Brian and Vickie Heard Wodtke, Claudette Hathaway, Brad and Kim Wodtke, Julie and Jeff Wheelis, and many grand and great grandchildren. A Time of Gathering will be held this […]

Jacqueline Mary Foley

Jacqueline Mary Foley, age 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Jacqueline was born on May 7, 1934, in Le Center, the daughter of George and Laura (Weber) Selly. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her Catholic faith at St. […]

Jeff Tuma

Jeff Tuma of Ellendale, MN, passed away April 28th, 2026. He was born on September 16th, 1956, in Northfield, MN to Francis and Marion Tuma. He grew up in Lonsdale and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1974. He married JoAnn Bartusek on April 29th, 1978. This year, they would have celebrated 48 years of […]

TCU Supt Interview 5-1-26

Kevin Babcock provides an update on the School District and upcoming referendum.                    

BP State FFA 2026 Pt 2

BP State FFA 2026 Pt 1