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DeForest runners face heat at Norski Invitational

DeForest's boys and girls cross country teams competed at the Norski Invitational despite hot conditions.

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Cole Amundson · September 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM

Kenneth Nelson

News · Obituaries

Kenneth George Nelson, 1945–2026

Kenneth George Nelson, 80, died unexpectedly at his farm on Aug. 26, 2026, according to his obituary.

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September 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Sun Prairie outlines budget dates, repair loans and data center pause

Sun Prairie officials reviewed summer community events and outlined upcoming city business, including the 2027 budget, home repair financing and restrictions on data center applications.

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Aaron Oppenheimer Sun Prairie City Administrator · September 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Sun Prairie Star

DeForest girls volleyball opens 2026 season in Appleton

DeForest began its 2026 girls volleyball schedule in Appleton after an eventful previous season.

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Cole Amundson · September 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Another successful week for DeForest girls' golf

The high school golf season moves swiftly, and the DeForest Norskies girls’ golf team is no exception.

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Cole Amundson · September 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Sun Prairie Star

Reedsburg hands DeForest football a defeat

DeForest's football team lost to Reedsburg as it worked through a demanding early-season schedule.

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Cole Amundson · September 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Sun Prairie Star

DeForest cross country teams begin new season

DeForest's boys and girls cross country programs opened their new season with early competition.

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Cole Amundson · September 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Christina Ann Starr

News · Obituaries

Ann Starr, longtime Sun Prairie paralegal

Ann (Hatzinger) Starr, 69, died at home with family on August 24, 2026. She worked at Wisconsin law offices for 49 years.

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August 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Sun Prairie Star

DeForest girls swimming hosts season-opening invitational

DeForest's girls swim team began its 2026 season by hosting the Norski Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 22.

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Cole Amundson · August 26, 2026 at 10:20 AM

Sun Prairie Star

DeForest boys soccer prepares for 2026 campaign

DeForest's boys soccer team entered the 2026 season after three successful years in the Badger-Large Conference and beyond.

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Cole Amundson · August 25, 2026 at 8:46 AM

Dane County sheriff warns of gaps in mental health response

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin D. Barrett says mental health co-responders are important for rural calls, where deputies may reach people in crisis before specialized care is available.

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Roberta Baumann · August 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Sun Prairie Star

Slinger withstands challenge from DeForest football

DeForest pushed Slinger in its season-opening football game but could not secure a victory.

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Cole Amundson · August 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM