🌱 New Prague community mourns the passing of Marvin Schaak, 89

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In today's newsletter:

• New Prague community mourns the passing of Marvin Schaak, 89
• How New Prague’s treatment plant is guiding NYA’s $76M upgrade

Also on today's calendar: Farmington High School vs. New Prague High School and 3 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 21 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 37, low: 29.
• Thursday: Very windy, with a high of 35 and low of -5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Marvin Schaak, 89 (montgomerymnnews.com) — New Prague residents are mourning longtime community member Marvin Schaak, 89, with visitations this Friday at Bruzek Funeral Home and a funeral Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Marvin and his wife Ann retired to New Prague after a life of farming, construction work, and community service, and he leaves behind a large, close-knit family and many friends.
   

• NYA starts planning for new water treatment plant (hometownsource.com) — New Prague’s wastewater technology is helping shape plans in nearby Norwood Young America, whose council just chose a biological aerated filter system after touring a similar facility in New Prague. The new NYA plant, estimated at up to $76 million, will anchor Tacoma West Industrial Park and accompany a sizable new housing development, signaling broader regional growth that may affect New Prague-area residents and businesses.
   

📸 Around New Prague

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Prague

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• USPSA Matches - $15/Shooter
  2 If By Sea Tactical, 222 2nd Ave SW, New Prague
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Grade 5 Sir Bookworm Play
  Falcon Ridge New Prague, MN 56071
  11:15 am

Thursday December 18

• Caroling at Praha Village
  Raven Stream Elementary New Prague, MN 56071
  6:00 pm
• 7th Choir Concert
  New Prague Middle School New Prague, MN 56071
  7:00 pm
• 8th Choir Concert
  New Prague Middle School New Prague, MN 56071
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Farmington High School vs. New Prague High School
  New Prague High School , 221 12th St NE #2067 , New Prague
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Family Early Literacy Class at Jordan Library
  Jordan Library , Jordan Large Meeting Room , Jordan
  10:30 am
• Family Early Literacy Class at New Prague
  New Prague Library , New Prague Large Meeting Room , New Prague
  10:30 am
• Teen Tuesday at Belle Plaine Library- 3D Art Painting
  Belle Plaine Library
  3:30 pm
• Family Game Night
  Elko New Market Library , Elko New Market Large Meeting Room , Elko New Market
  5:00 pm
• ADS Permit to Carry
  2 If By Sea Tactical , 222 2nd Ave SW , New Prague
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Grade 5 Sir Bookworm Play
  Falcon Ridge New Prague, MN 56071
  11:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in New Prague. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 106 E Main St in New Prague. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Prague here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jordan

• Reactions: Coal as a raw material, an elemental game (acs.org)

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