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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Sun Prairie! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Sun Prairie’s new health insurance deal means for city workers.

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a little morning rain, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Monday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Sun Prairie's employee health insurance switch comes with aches (gazettextra.com) — Sun Prairie’s City Council narrowly approved switching employee health insurance from GHC to Dean Health Plan through 2029, trading short-term savings for potential disruption as many workers must find new doctors. Alders and staff debated costs, communication missteps, and alternative models like direct primary care, and pledged to explore broader options when the next contract is up.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 19
  • One-on-One Computer Assistance
    Lakeview Branch Library, 2845 North Sherman Avenue, Madison
    10:00 am
  • Lee • Canta • Crea | Read • Sing • Create
    Lakeview Branch Library, 2845 North Sherman Avenue, Madison
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Dog was Lost on 9/17/2026, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/816322/yavfn8cy
    Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor Westwynde)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Sun Prairie. Apply here.
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser (IMMEDIATE HIRE) in Sun Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sun Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

DeForest

  • 2981 Muller Road: Luxurious custom home on 2.5 acres in DeForest awaits your arrival (madison.com)
  • Big Joe Forklifts: Named official sponsor of Madison Capitols as team begins new chapter at DeForest Yards (wisbusiness.com)
  • 4067 Royal View Drive: Beautifully crafted new construction in Bear Tree Farm, ready soon (madison.com)

Monona

  • Stunning waterfront views at 4101 Monona Drive, corner condo with direct Lake Monona access (madison.com)
  • 22nd Annual Rhumba for Rainbow returns to Monona Terrace (wkow.com)

Ok Sun Prairie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sun Prairie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sun Prairie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.