Sun Prairie dive Wagner's Bar is for sale after losing liquor license SAMARA KALK DERBY Jun 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 Updated 22 mins ago × Top stories for June 30, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A dive bar that held the oldest liquor license in Sun Prairie is for sale after losing that license. Wagner's Tavern has been operated by the same family for 92 years. 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