DAVID “DAVE” THOMAS SOUKUP

DAVID “DAVE” THOMAS SOUKUP, age 75 of Montgomery, died surrounded by his family on the evening of Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born in New Prague on March 19, 1951, to parents Frank H. and Evelyn M. (Daleiden) Soukup.  […]

Trading Post: Friday, May 8 th 2026

Trading Post: Friday, May 8 th 2026 1. Looking For: female rat terrier puppy… Looking For: galvanized dog kennel… #507-995-7836 Le Sueur 2. Looking For: white glass-top stove in good working condition… Looking For: garden gate… For Sale: Spin Wave floor scrubber… #952-873-6732 Union Hill 3. For Sale: miscellaneous stereos, speakers, sound equipment, and video […]

High School Results & Schedule 5/8/26

Baseball Chanhassen 3, New Prague 1 *Chan-Charlie Johnson CG, 2 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 2 BB; NP-Jaxon Woitas 1-1, BB, RBI Chaska 6, Orono 4 *C-Dylan Giese 1-3, R, 3B Sibley East 6, Belle Plaine 2 *BP-Jackson Schroeder 1-2, R; Logan Hoen 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 9 K, 2 BB Delano 12, […]

High School Results & Schedule 5/7/26

Baseball Shakopee 19, Burnsville 1, 5 innings *S-Colton Jenks 2-2, 3 R, 3 RBI; 11-run 2nd inning   Softball Shakopee 8, Eastview 7 *S-Izzy Walker 3-4, 2 R, RBI; Ava Simon game-winning single (part of 3-run 7th inning) Prior Lake 12, Lakeville North 4 *PL-Erika Aidas 4-5, 3 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI; Peyton Chambers […]

Trading Post: Thursday, May 7 th 2026

Trading Post: Thursday, May 7 th 2026 1. For Sale: two sets of golf clubs, one with a pull cart… For Sale: 3 ft glass round table-top… For Sale: various pedal cars / pedal tractors… #507-456-2343 Owatonna 2. For Sale: two electric power-washers, on 2-wheel carts, $100 each For Sale: Select Comfort king-size mattress, box […]

Tom’s Tidbits 5-7-26

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Philip T. Tesch, 63, of Watertown passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN. Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia with Father Jim Devorak as officiant. Visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment […]

Deborah Marie Shepherd

Deborah Marie Shepherd, aged 71, of Belle Plaine, passed away at her home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by family. A Funeral Service for Deb will take place Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine with Pr. Janet Warner officiating. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. A luncheon […]

Richard Pexa

Pexa, Richard E. Age 74, of Lonsdale passed away on April 30, 2026 in Watertown, MN surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1952 in New Prague to Frank and Julia (Smisek). He is survived by his loving ex-wife, Mary, children and grandchildren: Jackie (Derek) Sayres, Oliver and Annie; Joe (Monica) Pexa; Nancy Rettmann, […]

Lucille M. “Lucy” Palma

Lucille M. “Lucy” Palma, age 91, of Faribault, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota.Lucille was born to Joseph and Salbina (David) Maxa on July 27, 1934.  She attended Holy Redeemer School and Montgomery-Lonsdale Schools in Montgomery, MN.  Lucille married Clarence Palma on June 16, 1953.  They enjoyed 27 years […]