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Sun Prairians take a stroll in others' shoes with walk audit

Sun Prairie residents joined the city, AARP and Greater Madison MPO to conduct a ‘Walk and Roll Audit’ of their communities streets and sidewalks on Monday, Oct. 5.

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Ethan Ferrell · October 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie Takes a Set From Middleton in Volleyball Loss

Sun Prairie United beat Edgewood in four sets, then took the opener from top-ranked Middleton before falling 3-1 in Big Eight boys volleyball.

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Ryan Gregory · October 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie West sends tennis players to state

Sun Prairie West is sending singles players Milena Halberg and Mya Mommaerts and the doubles team of Tess Halberg and Tea Schmoldt to state.

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Ryan Gregory · October 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Madison sewer district fee plan draws concern from local officials

McFarland leaders question a proposed 2027 sewer fee increase, while district officials say infrastructure work cannot wait.

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CHRIS LEE · October 8, 2026 at 8:57 PM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie sets new rules for e-bikes, scooters and e-motos

The city approved new electric-device rules, including helmets for riders under 18 and restrictions on e-motos.

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Ethan Ferrell · October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Marlene J. (Wielgosh) Redman

News · Obituaries

Marlene J. Redman, longtime elementary teacher

Marlene J. (Wielgosh) Redman taught elementary school in Appleton, Waupun and Sun Prairie. Her family planned a private gathering in her memory.

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October 8, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie police investigating burglary at occupied home on Derby Drive

The Sun Prairie Police Department is investigating the burglary of an occupied home in the 700 block of Derby Drive in the early morning of Monday, Oct. 12.Nearby residents are

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Contributed Sun Prairie Police Department · October 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Tom's Painting

Cornerstone Community Center schedule for Oct. 12–16

Cornerstone Community Center has published its activity calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie East continues conference football run

Sun Prairie East followed a 21–18 road win over Milton with a 35–19 home victory against Oregon on Friday, Oct. 9.

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Ryan Gregory · October 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Sun Prairie Star

DeForest receives grant for high school agriculture education

DeForest is among schools receiving Compeer Financial support for hands-on agricultural instruction and facilities.

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Peter Lindblad · October 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Case compact track loader with a grading blade

News release · Business / Waunakee

Carl F. Statz & Sons Reopening Includes New and Used Equipment Offers

Following its September 1, 2026 reopening in Waunakee, the owner announces special offers on new and secondhand equipment.

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News Brivio · October 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM

Waterloo community briefs list October events and meetings

The bulletin covers library programs, private museum tours, a cycling race, a fall festival and local meetings.

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STAFF · October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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