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| New Prague (city) Le Sueur andScott Counties |
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| Population | 2,680 | 2,952 | 3,569 | 4,559 | 7,321 | +2,762 | +60.58 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.90 | 2.21 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 3.81 | +1.18 | +44.87 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 2,977.8 | 1,335.7 | 1,545.0 | 1,731.3 | 1,921.5 | +190.2 | +10.99 |
| Housing Units | 886 | 1,133 | 1,398 | 1,735 | 2,862 | +1,127 | +64.96 |
| Households | -- | 1,086 | 1,329 | 1,694 | 2,711 | +1,017 | +60.04 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.72 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.67 | +0.04 | +1.52 |
New Prague is a city in Le Sueur and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Minnesota State Highways 13, 19, and 21 are three of the main routes in the community. The city of New Prague is located in two counties, Scott and Le Sueur. North of Main Street (Highway 13/19) is Scott County; and on the south side is Le Sueur County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.81 square miles (9.87 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 988 ft (301 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 7,321 people, 2,711 households, and 1,910 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,921.5 inhabitants per square mile (741.9/km2). There were 2,862 housing units at an average density of 751.2 per square mile (290.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 2,711 households of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.22.
The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
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New Prague was laid out in 1856, and named after Prague, the capital of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). New Prague was originally built up chiefly by Czechs.
At the advice of Catholic Bishop Rev. Joseph Cretin, Anton Philipp, a native German, first settled within the present limits of New Prague. In 1856 Philipp purchased 160 acres in Helena Township, Scott County. Philipp did not make an official plat of the town but began selling lots that same year, marking the beginning of New Prague. Several Bohemian families came to the area shortly after Philipp arrived.
New Prague’s early development was not spectacular for a variety of reasons. First, during the Civil War years, 1861-1865, European immigration almost stopped as European immigrants were naturally wary of the U.S. Civil War. Second, located in the middle of the Big Woods, the enormous challenge of clearing fields proceeded at a slow pace.
The town was known as Praha from 1872 to 1879. On March 1, 1877, state of Minnesota approved the incorporation of Praha as a village. In 1879 the name was changed to Prague.
One of the most important developments in the new village occurred in 1877 when the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway (M & St. L) reached New Prague. The arrival of the railroad era expedited agriculture as New Prague’s most important industry. A link with the outside world enabled farmers to send their commodities to markets and created a conduit to bring inventory to the village’s businesses. Just four years after the M & St. L reached New Prague, the first grain elevator and flour mill were completed, marking the beginning of New Prague earning its nickname, the “Flour City.”
Czech immigration to the United States reached its peak during the 1880s with 62,000 coming to the U. S. during this decade. Along with Montgomery, which is approximately eight miles south of New Prague, New Prague was becoming the center of “The Bohemian Triangle” of Minnesota covering parts of Scott, Le Sueur and Rice counties, which are neighboring counties. Through the decades since 1856, Le Sueur County has had more Bohemians than any other county in the state.
Construction was booming in the 1880s. The town’s first bank opened in 1883, the Czech-Slovak Protective Society (C. S. P. S.) Opera Hall was built, the New Prague Foundry started business, the second public school was built, and two hotels were constructed.
The village’s name was changed from Prague to New Prague on February 25, 1884.
The 1890s were probably New Prague’s heyday decade. The town was becoming a major market for farm produce and was providing goods and services for growing numbers of farmers and villagers for miles around. Streets were being graded and wooden sidewalks built along the streets. New Prague was incorporated as a city on April 4, 1891. New Prague Flouring Milling Company completed its mill in 1895. Electric lights were installed in the city in 1895, and telephone lines were installed in 1898.
Similar to the rest of the state, the 1880s and 1890s were two decades with the greatest growth in population. New Prague’s population more than tripled during that 20-year period going from 384 residents to 1228, while the state’s population more than doubled during that same period.
Original businesses outgrew their original log and wood-frame storefronts. A large commercial district filled with solid brick, stone, and wood-frame commercial structures developed along Main Street.
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New Prague City Hall 118 Central Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4401 Fax: (952) 758-1149 Regular Business Hours:
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Duane J. "Dewey"
Jirik 1006 3rd Street NE New Prague, MN 56071 |
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| City Administrator | appointed | Michael Johnson 118 Central Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Maggie Bass 702 Highland Drive New Prague, MN 56071 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Rik Seiler 210 1st Avenue NW New Prague, MN 56071 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Shawn Ryan 505 Doherty Avenue SE New Prague, MN 56071 |
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(952) 758-7050 (612) 961-0003 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Bruce A. Wolf 509 Chalupsky Avenue NE New Prague, MN 56071 |
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US Post Office 124 Main Street E New Prague, MN 56071-2440 Phone: (952) 758-7678 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (952) 758-5033 Regular
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | New Prague Municipal Utilities | (952) 758-4401 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (800) 234-5800 |
| Wastewater | New Prague Municipal Utilities | (952) 758-4401 |
| Water | New Prague Municipal Utilities | (952) 758-4401 |
| Telephone | Bevcomm Telephone | (952) 758-2501 |
| Cable TV | Comcast | (855) 700-5941 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| New Prague Public Schools | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 625 |
| Chart Industries | Machine Shops; Turned Prod.;& Screw, Nut & Bolt Mfg. | 500 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 200 |
| Mala Strana Health Care Center | Nursing Care Facilities | 150 |
| Coborn's | Supermarkets & Other Grocery (exc. Convenience) Stores | 85 |
| Scott Equipment | Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 80 |
| Electromed Inc. | Medical Device Manufacturing | 60 |
| Great River Energy | Electrical Power Generation | 58 |
| Jeff Belzer Ford | Automotive Dealers | 55 |
| City of New Prague | City Government | 50 |
| St. Wenceslaus School | Religious Organization | 45 |
| McDonald’s | Restaurant | 42 |
| Busch Brothers Machining | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 25 |
| Roundbank | Commercial Banking | 23 |
| 1st Bank and Trust | Commercial Banking | 23 |
| RaDon Inc | Other Apparel Accessories & Other Apparel Mfg. | 22 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Commercial Banking | 21 |
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Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park
400 W 260th Street New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 694-7777 Located on the south shore of Cedar Lake near New Prague, Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is a picturesque site for picnicking, swimming, and shore fishing. This site also offers a spectacular setting for an outdoor wedding and reception, corporate retreat, and educational and recreational activities.
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CreeksBend Golf Course 26826 Langford Avenue New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-7203 First time golfers may feel like they have stepped back in time as they play amidst the barn turned clubhouse, an old schoolhouse occasionally used as a snack stop, and bridges that have a sturdy look reminiscent of the 1940s, all of which combine to create the character of CreeksBend.
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New Prague Aquatic Center 410 Central Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1753 The Fitness & Aquatic Center joined forces on November 5th, 2018. We are a full-service fitness club, featuring an aquatic center, cardio room, gymnasium, strength training room and group fitness studios. Our multi-generational facility offers something for everyone!
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New Prague Golf Club
400 Lexington Avenue S New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-5326 The New Prague Golf Club is a Municipal, daily fee golf facility open to the general public. Season golf passes are available as well as patron cards. NPGC also specializes in golf tournaments of all types and banquet facilities are available for receptions of all kinds.
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New Prague Ice Arena 100 12th Street NW New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-7825 The NP Ice Arena is a growing facility. The recent improvement to the facility allowed for an additional dryland area, locker rooms, and storage space continues to follow the organization's Mission, Goals, and Objectives. This also provides more opportunity to its patrons, as the additional facilities empower the user to improve and enjoy what is available.
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Mayo Clinic Health System
Hospital 301 2nd Street NE New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4431 Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague is a community-based health care provider that brings the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic to New Prague and the surrounding communities. As part of a system of 60 sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, the local medical center serves the community through routine and specialized care services, as well as on- and off-site wellness support and community engagement.
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Parkview Medical Clinic 1400 1st Street NE New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-6101 Parkview Medical Clinic is dedicated to providing high quality care to families and individuals of all ages. We have six family practice physicians, on-site laboratory and X-Ray services. Same-day appointments are available during business hours.
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New Prague Area Schools Independent School District #721 410 Central Ave N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1700 Fax: (952) 758-1799 Grades: PK-12 Students:
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New Prague High School
221 12th Street NE New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1200 Fax: (952) 758-1299 Grades: 9-12 Students: 1,350
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New Prague Middle School
721 Central Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1400 Fax: (952) 758-1499 Grades: 6-8 Students: 960
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Eagle View
Elementary School 25600 Nevada Avenue Elko New Market, MN 55020 Phone: (952) 758-6000 Fax: (952) 758-6099 Grades: K-5 Students: 500
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Falcon Ridge Elementary
School 1200 Columbus Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1600 Fax: (952) 758-1699 Grades: K-5 Students: 600
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Raven Stream Elementary
School 300 11th Avenue NW New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-1500 Fax: (952) 758-1599 Grades: K-5 Students: 675
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| St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
227 Main Street E New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-3133 Grades: K-8 Students: 300
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Calvary Church Meets in New Prague High School Auditorium PO Box 185 New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4862 Pastor: Ben Bolin Sunday Service: 9:30 am
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| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints 1001 1st Street NW New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-9505 Pastor: Kenneth Dvorak Sunday Service: n/a
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Baptist Church 500 County Road 37 New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-3287 Pastor: John Stephens Sunday Service: 10:30 am
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FaithPoint Lutheran Church - LCMC 201 Central Avenue N New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-6297 Pastor: Steve Trewartha Sunday Service: 8:30 am and 10:00 am
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| Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church - WELS 28982 181st Avenue New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-2828 Pastor: Henry Koch Sunday Service: 9:00 am
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Hillspring Church 200 E 280th Street PO Box 32 New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4151 Pastor: Garth Heckman Sunday Service: 10:00 am
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Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church - ELCA 1300 Main Street E New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-3513 Pastor: Ben and Alicia Hilding Sunday Service: 9:00 am
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New Day Church 1201 1st Street NE New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-5683 Pastor: Christopher Mark Sunday Service: 9:00 am and 10:30 am
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John the Evangelist Catholic Church 20087 Hub Drive New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4642 Pastor: Father Kevin Clinton Sunday Mass: see website
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Wenceslaus Church 215 Main Street E New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-3225 Pastor: Father Kevin Clinton Sunday Mass: 8:30 am and 10:30 am
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Spirit of Life Church 530 W 280th Street New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-2894 Pastor: Jamie Prip Sunday Service: 10:30 am
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KCHK Radio
25821 Langford Avenue New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-2571 KCHKRadio.net is your news, entertainment, classic music website. We provide you with the latest breaking news and entertainment to serve all of Czech Country, MN!
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New Prague Times
200 Main Street E New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-4435 Fax: (952) 758-4135 Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 4,966
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Quality Inn and Suites
1200 1st Sreet NE New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-7300 Ideally located on the east end of the New Prague on Highway 13-19, our hotel is close to shopping and fine dining. We’re at the doorstep of a progressive, welcoming community rich in Czech, Bavarian and Bohemian culture, with a thriving business and agricultural community. It’s a short drive to see the Saint Wenceslaus Church, shop unique boutiques and enjoy tasting the latest from Prairie Pond Winery and other wineries.
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