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Wastewater facility adds bacteria to reduce hauling costs, increase efficiency
Wastewater treatment works like the human gut, Jordan Plotz explained. Plotz is the lead operator of the Lonsdale Wastewater Treatment Plant, where the increasing number of drains in Lonsdale eventually lead. He and Public Works Director Joe Dornfeld recently began a bioaugmentation program at the facility, which they hope will increase efficiency, reduce operational cost and slow the need for expansion. “Basically, it’s a bunch of freezer-dried spores of bacteria...
Citizens concerned about gravel mine's lack of impact studies
The rarest flower in Minnesota, the Minnesota dwarf trout lily, is classified as endangered at the federal and state level. A St. Olaf College environmental studies professor said it could soon be endangered locally due to a proposed mine on…
MSAD students win several categories in national art contest
Students of the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf won first place in nine different categories of a national art contest for school-aged youth who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Twenty students from MSAD placed first, second or third or received an honorable mention for their submissions in the 2023-2024 Youth De’VIA Competition. De’VIA stands for Deaf View/Image Art, which is meant to authentically represent the Deaf experience through visual mediums. The Youth De’VIA Competition is an annual contest hosted by the Kansas School for the...
TCU Intro to Engineering Design students work on container project
The TCU Introduction to Engineering Design students are showcasing their ingenuity and skill in a unique project focused on creating containers for headphones. This hands-on endeavor not only challenges their technical abilities but also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and meticulous documentation in engineering. In collaboration with local businesses CVS Racing of New Prague and Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures of Lonsdale, the students received invaluable feedback from professional designers and engineers. ...
The Greater Minnesota Trauma Center expands after a few years
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - After just a few years, the Greater Minnesota Trauma Center has expanded. They first started out with one office, but now they have five offices and a family room that doubles as a supervised visitation space. Also, they have three clinicians now as well. The...
Owners opening old Jordan Brewery's caves to the public
JORDAN, Minn, — Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century."That's when it sparked in my mind that it was a gorgeous building that kind of needed some work behind it," said Jim Cramond, Jr. Three years ago, Cramond opened Strains of the Earth on Broadway Street in Jordan.He chose a beautiful limestone location for his THC dispensary, retail store and wellness retreat."Truly, Strains of the Earth is really broken down to helping people," Cramond said. But it's safe to say, that the building's purpose nowadays is far different...
City moving forward on pooch park
The New Prague City Council approved a bid from Central Ag LLC to install a fence for a dog park on the north side of town. Central Ag LLC had the lowest of two bids at $23,844. The council approved the bid 4-0, with Mayor Duane Jirik absent. The city...
Baseball Recap: Luke Michael can't quite lead Waterville-Elysian-Morristown over Blooming Prairie
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown scored first but ultimately less than Blooming Prairie in their contest on Monday. They lost 12-2 to the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms. The loss continues a trend for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in their matchups with Blooming Prairie: they've now lost three in a row. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown saw three different players step up...
School board will consider new contract with unions, casework bid
New Prague School Board members will consider proposed settlements with several unions representing over 200 employees during a special meeting Monday, May 13. The 6 p.m. meeting is an addition to the board’s previously established schedule. A work session will follow the completion of the special board meeting. Union...
Indoor softball team takes big step forward
A big win last week set the New Prague indoor softball team up for a possible run to a return trip to the state tournament. New Prague hosted a section tournament game yesterday, May 8. Details of the game were not available at Press time. See The New Prague Times’ Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) pages for more information as it becomes available.
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