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🌱 New Prague remembers fire chaplain and priest Father George Grafsky

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  • New Prague remembers fire chaplain and priest Father George Grafsky

Also on today's calendar: JV vs. New Prague – AWAY and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and windy, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Known as ‘a staple' in Le Sueur County, Father Grafsky dies at 81 (thecatholicspirit.com) — New Prague residents are mourning Father George Grafsky, who served as a fire chaplain for New Prague, Montgomery, and St. Paul and was widely known across Le Sueur County. The longtime priest and public safety chaplain is remembered for his joyful presence, down-to-earth preaching, and deep relationships with first responders and parishioners. Funeral vigil and Mass will be held April 19–20 in Montgomery.
   

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  • Recently, four Shakopee High School CAPS students (all graduating seniors – yay!
    ) helped Scott County put together a series of Public Service Announcements on three topics: Early childhood development, teen mental health, and… (Nextdoor )
  • Chart Industries posted a job opening for Welder 6 in New Prague. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Minnesota Glass Association Appoints Guy Selinske as Executive Director (usglassmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Prague

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