The city of New Prague, Minnesota is in two counties. The portion of the city north of Main Street Is in Scott County, while the south side is in Le Sueur County. There is only one lake in the area of New Prague, that being Cedar Lake in Scott County, but it's nearly eight hundred acres, and is a popular place for fishing, ice fishing, water skiing, and jet skiing, while a snowmobile trail runs through the lake during the winter. Minnesota Highways 13, 19 and 21 are the main routes through the city. Nearby localities include Cedar Lake, Heidelberg, Helena, Lexington, Lonsdale, St. Benedict, and St. Patrick. Wheatland is about eleven miles southeast, and Belle Plains is about fourteen miles northwest of New Prague. The city was laid out in 1856, and named for the capital of Bohemia. The first to settle in the area was Anton Philipp, a German immigrant who bought 160 acres in Helena Township in 1856. Although he did not plat the town, he began selling lots that same year. In large part due to the Civil War, the new town's development was slow. Known as Praha from 1872 to 1879, it was incorporated as a village in 1877. Its name was changed to Prague in 1879, and to New Prague in 1884. After the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway reached the village in 1877, development progressed more quickly, and construction was booming in the 1880s and 1890s. New Prague became a city in 1891. Since its first census in 1880, the town's population has declined only once, in 1920, and by less than one percent.
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Specializing in the sale of new Chevrolet cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and crossovers, the auto dealership is on 280th Street West in New Prague, Minnesota. Its inventory of new and used vehicles may be viewed online, searched through a number of variables, and featured products are highlighted. Its location, hours, contacts, and finance options are included.
http://www.jeffbelzerschevynewprague.com/
In business for more than twenty years, the New Prague, Minnesota company manufactures a line of storage canisters and racks for use in mechanical and liquid nitrogen freezers, offering a selection of freezer inventory racks and storage boxes. Its products are described in detail, and upcoming products are previewed. Office hours and contacts, and announcements of upcoming products are featured.
http://www.lutgentech.com/
Offering family and general dentistry, the dental clinic is on County Road 37 in New Prague, Minnesota. An introduction to the facilities, practice and staff is put forward, with photographs and a dental video, its location, hours of operation, and appointment policies. Contacts are posted, and appointment requests may be made through the site.
http://www.newpraguedentist.com/
Headquartered in New Prague, Minnesota, the PK-12 public school district operates five campuses: Eagle View Elementary School, Falcon Ridge Elementary School, Raven Stream Elementary School, New Prague Middle School, and New Prague High School, as well as an alternative learning center and preschool, all of which are highlighted here, with schedules, staff contacts, and announcements.
http://www.npaschools.org/
New Prague Chamber of Commerce
Consisting of business owners and managers, professional people, and others in the New Prague, Minnesota region, the non-profit membership organization creates networking opportunities for its members, serves as an information resource, and acts as an advocate for local businesses. Its site includes an overview of the organization, the benefits of membership, and a calendar of events.
http://www.newprague.com/
Published by Suel Printing Company, the weekly newspaper offers local an regional news and sports stories, reports on community events and celebrations, and publishes local obituaries, public notices, and opinion columns. Subscription and advertising information is put forth, and news items can be submitted through the site.
http://www.newpraguetimes.com/
The official city web site presents a profile and history of the community, demographics, and information about economic development in the area. Council agendas and minutes are posted, along with an introduction to the city's boards and commissions, administrative contacts and office hours, public notices, and a calendar of events.
http://www.ci.new-prague.mn.us/
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School
A ministry of the New Prague Area Catholic Community, Saint Wenceslaus is a PK-8th grade Catholic school established in 1878. A history and profile of the school is presented, including its admissions policies, academic and alumni programs, a student and parent handbook, curriculum, uniform policies, and classroom pages, as well as lunch menus and announcements.
http://www.swsaints.org/
Maintained by the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, an interactive map offers a directory of registered businesses within the city. Business locations are stated by address, and shown on a map, along with contact information. Businesses may also be found by browsing categories, and new businesses may register for inclusion online. Advertising space may also be available.
http://shopnewprague.com/
The oldest established business in New Prague, Minnesota, the bank was chartered in 1883 as the Bank of New Prague at a time when there were very few people living in the new town. Located on First Street Southeast, its lobby and drive-up hours are stated, and a history of the bank is given, along with a community calendar and bank blog.
http://www.statebankofnewprague.com/
