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City	New Prague
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Le Sueur County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.543297
Longitude	-93.576065
Population	8,162
Density	814.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	56071
Area Code	320
County Seat	Le Center
School District	New Prague Area Schools

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About New Prague, Minnesota

New Prague is a locality in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,162. The population density is 814.3 people per km². New Prague is located at 44.5433°N, 93.5761°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. New Prague is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56071.

New Prague occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern prairie and the rhythmic flow of the local terrain. It lies 14.0 miles south-southwest of Prior Lake, MN (from Prior Lake, MN: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-southeast of Jordan. The Philipps Creek meanders through the vicinity, acting as a subtle, silver thread that draws the eye across the open fields. Just three miles away, the waters of Cedar Lake provide a serene counterpoint to the expansive, flat horizon that dominates the view. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Buck Hill, which rises nineteen miles away to anchor the otherwise level perspective. Within the borders of the municipality, Memorial Park offers a green sanctuary where the atmosphere remains undisturbed by the haste of modern life.

New Prague draws its structural character from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural promise of this fertile interior soil. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins to sustain a variety of manufacturing and service industries that keep the pulse of daily commerce steady. Small businesses line the streets, reflecting a commitment to local enterprise that has persisted through many decades of growth. The land itself, far from the influence of any coastline, supports a tradition of hard work and quiet determination. Winter brings a stillness to the regional industry, allowing the community to turn inward and focus on the internal mechanics of its own development.

Cultural life in New Prague finds its truest expression in the preservation of heritage and the maintenance of communal gathering spaces. The calendar is marked by local events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that honors the past without being tethered to it. Stained glass and brick architecture provide landmarks that capture the light at dusk, casting long, warm shadows across the sidewalks. While the pace of life here is deliberate, it remains deeply connected to the broader regional identity of the North Woods and the surrounding farmland. Notable figures associated with the area, such as the professional golfer Mike Morley, exemplify the focused ambition that often emerges from such a grounded environment. New Prague maintains a distinct personality, balancing the weight of its history with a forward-looking approach to its own unique future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Philipps Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 289° W
Swimming Pool / Baseball (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 115° SE
Sliding Hill Skate Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 006° N
Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 206° SW
Gopher State Railway Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 353° N
Marsh State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 312° NW
St. Patrick's State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 048° NE
Arts and Heritage Center (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 182° S
Scott Carver Thresher's Association (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 335° NW
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.4 mi, 347° N · 24k acres
Minnesota Valley (State Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 345° N
Memorial Helicopter (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 298° NW
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 10.9 mi, 310° NW
Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 12.9 mi, 350° N
Inyan Ceyaka Atonwan site (Historic Ruins) — 13.0 mi, 350° N
King's Gate (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 355° N
Shepherd's Green (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 356° N
Oven Hill Market (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 355° N
POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 145° SE
Sibley County Historic Society and Museum (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 266° W
Outdoor classroom (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 063° NE
Veterans Star (Monument) — 17.1 mi, 355° N
Le Sueur Museum (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 252° W
Samuel Pond statue (Public Artwork) — 17.8 mi, 008° N
Re-Claim Studios (Arts Centre) — 17.9 mi, 009° N
Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Theatre) — 18.1 mi, 027° NE
Cannon Valley Cinema 10 (Cinema) — 20.2 mi, 113° SE
Sakatah Lake State Park (State Park) — 21.8 mi, 172° S
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 25.9 mi, 041° NE

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