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36415 State Highway 19
Henderson, MN 56044
507-248-3155
City of New Prague Ordinance #92.60 prohibits any open burning within the City limits. No person shall dispose of refuse by open burning or permit any open burning. Refuse includes garbage, paper, leaves or other similar such substances.
Recreational Fires are permitted in the City of New Prague on private property. A recreational fire is a fire set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes, which is not more than three feet in diameter (as measured from the inside of the fire ring or border). Recreational fires must be completely surrounded by non-combustible materials and must not be located closer than 25' to ANY structure. An adult must tend the fire at all times.
Any questions regarding recreational fires please call City Hall.
Burning permit prices are $25.00 per permit. Permits will be effective from the date of issuance through December 31. Bonfire permits will be $15.00 per permit, with a one time use. Burning permits are REQUIRED for all residents outside the city limits of New Prague.
Le Sueur County
Contact Sheriff's Department, (507) 357-8545
Scott County
Burning permits will be issued by appointment only. The fire station offices are NOT manned on a full time basis. We are unable to issue permits on a "walk up" basis. Permits may be obtained by calling one of the following numbers:
Permits may be obtained by calling one of the following numbers:
Chief 1: Steve Rynda....................952-292-1577
Chief 2: Curt Novotny...................952-367-6058
Chief 3: Greg Pint.........................952-250-1314
Captain 1: Ryan Kubes.............952-201-5397
Captain 2: Brandon Busch.............952-215-4920
Closest location:
New Prague License Center
118 Main Street East
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-2324
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here are some of the closest locations to renew your drivers license:
1. New Prague License Center
118 Main Street East
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-2324
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. License Bureau (applications only)
14125 Commerce Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-8817
3. LeSueur County Courthouse (applications & road test site)
Le Sueur County Courthouse
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-2251
4. Scott County Courthouse (applications only)
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-8432
5. Minnesota State Offices (applications & road test site)
418 North Pine Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-3740
A majority of the City is serviced by:
New Prague Utilities Commission (owned by the City of New Prague)
Located at:
City Hall
118 Central Avenue North
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-4401
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) closed holidays
There are small portions of the City that are serviced by:
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
125 Minnesota Valley Electric Drive|
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2313 (800) 282-6832
If you are looking for where to dispose of a particular refuse item, please use the Scott County Waste Navigator by clicking here.
Lakers New Prague Sanitary, Inc.
27252 Helena Blvd
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-2991
Bag System or 90 Gallon Cart used for collection. These fees pay for the landfill cost.
A base fee will be on your monthly New Prague Utility bill of $5.50 plus tax. This charge is to cover the cost of the truck/driver/recyclables.
For bigger items or any other information - please call Lakers.
The Household Organics Site is a locked and fenced-in area within the Yard Waste Site. New Prague, Scott County, and Le Sueur County residents may use the organics site but to receive an access key, please sign up online. This facility aims to provide a convenient and eco-friendly option for individuals to responsibly dispose of their food waste.
This site is not to be confused with the yard waste site, which is ONLY accessible to New Prague residents (that means you pay city taxes and receive a City utility bill).
Please access the Household Organics Site Webpage to learn more.
DIRECTIONS: The site is located at 1503 Columbus Ave N. Take Columbus Avenue North go past the High School. Located to the right (or East) just before the pavement ends.
The City's recreational ice skating rink, hockey rink and warming house is located at the Sliding Hill Skate Park (1501 Columbus Ave. N - across from the high school). For more information check the website under "City Departments" then "Parks".
The sliding hill, as well as the recreational ice skating rink and hockey rink, will open in December. The opening depends upon the weather conditions.
The warming house will be available for all users of the park. A large “open/closed” sign is located on the side of the warming house facing the parking lot to indicate availability on any given day.
Hours: December to Mid-February/March (Pending Weather):
Monday-Friday - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Holidays - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed Christmas and New Year’s)
72.02 - DUE TO SNOW
72.05 - WINTER PARKING HOURS
Click this link to go to the Police Department Website which contains information about the overnight parking regulations in winter.
Available for adults age 60 and older & people with special needs.
Monday - Friday (no holidays)
Meals On Wheels delivered to your home.
To Coordinate Meals on Wheels, please contact Allan at 952-492-2208.
A two-day advance meal reservation is required.
Cost: suggested donation of $3.00
Servicing the City of New Prague:
Bevcomm, Inc.
115 Main Street West
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-2501
SmartLink is the transportation resource for Scott County. Residents that have questions pertaining to transportation options within the county can call (952) 496-8341 Option #2. Scott County’s Transit Link (also known as SmartLink) Dial-A-Ride operates 7 days a week. Buses operate Monday – Friday from 6am – 9pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 7:00am – 4:30pm. A ride can be schedule up to 7 days in advance, and is suggested. Rides can be scheduled Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30 at (952) 496-8341 option #1.
Passenger one-way fares are based on the time of day:
Monday – Friday 6am – 9am, 3pm – 6:30pm $4.50
9am – 3pm, 6:30 – 9pm $3.50
Saturday & Sunday All Times $3.50
**Rides over 15 miles are subject to a .75 cent surcharge.
http://www.smartlinktransit.com
Videos for how to use the local transit system.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvKgw1ruoWT6nw4EALFkcA
TRUE Transit provides rural county-wide public transportation service for Blue Earth, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties and within the city limits of New Prague. TRUE, which stands for “Town, Rural, Urban Express,” offers scheduled routes and community dial-a-ride service to assist those needing to do their shopping, get to the doctor or visit family and friends at an affordable rate.
Passenger fares on the scheduled routes below are just $3.00 per one-way trip:
Monday 8 am – 5 pm Dial-a-ride service to Le Sueur or Le Center
Tuesday 1-5 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg
Wednesday 8 am – 12 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg
Friday 1-5 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg
If you need a ride outside our scheduled routes, give us a call at 800-560-1575 and we will do our best to accommodate your request for a premium price calculated by the mile:
0 – 10 miles = $6.00
11 – 20 miles = $7.00
21 – 30 miles = $8.00
31 – 40 miles = $9.00
41+ miles = $10.00
All rides must be requested at least two business days in advance.
If you would like to schedule a ride, or for more information, please call (507) 388-8783 or visit www.truetransit.org.