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The Cocklebur Morning Show - 34
Earl Silo and Cassadde Davis guest-host Sweet Swine County's favorite morning show and interview Jim Reeder—owner of "Downtown Sound" in New Prague, MN.
The Cocklebur Morning Show - 26
This week, Clarice Plow joins Bobby Ray. Together they interview Jerry Minar from New Prague, MN, about concertinas.
Behind the Mic - 6
A mysterious man tells us about New Prague, MN in Sibley County. This picturesque town is surrounded by rich land and an agricultural heritage. Each year New Prague...
The Cocklebur Morning Show - 24
This week, Shelly Greimann, Executive Director of the Blue Earth Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Sally Sue in welcoming Kristy Mach to the show. As the Executive...
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New Prague, MN
"A Tradition of Progress"
Established as a village in 1877, New Prague is a growing community located 45 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Anton Philipp, a Bavarian, was the first settler to come to New Prague in 1856. Philipp built the first log cabin on the south bank of what came to be known as Philipp's Creek. A few months later Albert Vrtis, a Bohemian, joined Philipp's settlement. To this day, the cultural heritage of German/Bohemian ancestry is proudly revered in New Prague. One of New Prague's best known festivals—The Dozinky Festival—is patterned after the Czech original. On the third Saturday of each September, the town shuts down most of the downtown portion of Main Street to make host for people, food, games, a noon parade, and other fun. On the eve of the festival, New Prague has a classic and hot-rod car show/drive. Car enthusiasts come to show off their vehicles in a parade of cars on Main Street, and there is an alumni softball and volleyball tournament in the evening.
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