SUN PRAIRIE | ASTERIA ICE CREAM Beans n Cream owners open gelato-inspired ice cream shop SAMARA KALK DERBY Jun 10, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Updated Jun 15, 2026 × Top stories for June 9, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The owners of a group of four Beans n Cream Coffee shops in Dane County are bringing an artisan ice cream shop to Sun Prairie.kAm%: v2F86C :D @A6?:?8 k2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]2DE6C:2:464C62>]4@>^QmpDE6C:2 x46 rC62>k^2m H:E9 96C 9FD32?5[ y677 v2F86C[ 2?5 D2:5 E96J DE2CE65 56G6=@A:?8 E96 3FD:?6DD 23@FE 2 J62C 28@[ Q:?DA:C65 3J xE2=:2? 86=2E@ A=246D :? 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Related to this story Top stories for June 9, 2026 Top stories for June 9, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Once a disaster zone, downtown Sun Prairie is bounding back The more than $64 million in projects includes new retailers, apartments and a hotel, bringing new life to an area decimated by a deadly natur… Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.
Once a disaster zone, downtown Sun Prairie is bounding back The more than $64 million in projects includes new retailers, apartments and a hotel, bringing new life to an area decimated by a deadly natur…
Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.
