SUN PRAIRIE | WAGNER’S FOR SALE Sun Prairie dive Wagner's Bar is for sale after losing liquor license SAMARA KALK DERBY Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × 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 Bar in Sun Prairie has been operated by the same family for 92 years. 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