Lakeland Times: Our View
There’s an old story about a man who kept beating his wife in front of his son, and then sharply admonished the child when the boy hit his sister. “But Pa, you beat ma all the time,” the child said. “Well,” the monster replied, “Don’t do as I do, do as I say do!”
Federal judge denies Bangstad bid for temporary restraining order
A federal judge in the Western District Court of Wisconsin rejected this week a request by Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad to have his revoked county conditional use permit (CUP) immediately reinstated so the company could open an outdoor beer garden on May 1.
Lakeland Times: Our View
It’s sad, but around the country Democrats and progressives are well-known for knowing no shame. The best national example of this was at President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on March 4. Yes, there are expected to be partisan divides where one side claps and the other side doesn’t, but, in their hatred during this speech, Democrats refused to honor Laken Riley, the American student murdered by an illegal alien, and, worse still, refused to clap for DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old with brain cancer as the president made him an honorary member of the Secret Service.
Walker, Holmes file invasion of privacy lawsuit against Bangstad
The publisher and general manager of The Lakeland Times have filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC), alleging invasion of privacy by using their names and images for commercial purposes without their permission.
BOA upholds CUP revocation
The seven members of the Oneida County Board of Adjustment (BOA) last week voted to uphold the July, 2024, revocation of a conditional use permit (CUP) by the Oneida County board’s planning and development committee.
Bond reduced for Michigan man accused of threatening judge, Lakeland Times publisher
A Michigan man accused of making threats against an Oneida County judge and a newspaper publisher is free after posting $2,000 in cash.
Gruich remained jailed after hearing on $40,000 cash bond
After an adjourned initial appearance last Thursday, December 19, and as of press time, a Michigan man accused of threatening an Oneida County judge and a local newspaper publisher remained jailed in Oneida County as his spouse sought legal representation for him.
$50,000 cash bond set on Bangstad supporter accused of making threats
Oneida County circuit judge Mary Sowinski imposed this week a $50,000 cash bond on a Michigan man who has been arrested and jailed in Oneida County for allegedly threatening Oneida County circuit judge Michael Schiek and Gregg Walker, publisher of both The Lakeland Times and The Northwoods River News.
Bangstad files notice of claim against Oneida County
Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad has filed a combined notice of injury and notice of claim against Oneida County, meaning Bangstad has formally notified the county of an alleged injury or incident by the county as a legal precursor of filing a lawsuit.
Michigan man arrested, detained for threatening Walker, Schiek
A man accused of making threats to an Oneida County judge and to a newspaper publisher has been arrested and jailed in Michigan, according to court records and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
Reader condemns editorial’s ‘baseless speculation’
To the Editor: Last Friday evening I settled onto our living room couch planning to enjoy the latest edition of The Northwoods River News (I’m easily entertained, ok?). Straightaway the special section “Heroes on the Homefront” spoke to me. Here was a 24-page homage to the generous and committed people who give so much of themselves to benefit our communities, often with little or no recognition.
Bangstad arrested, charged with criminal defamation
Kirk Bangstad, who recently settled the largest defamation case in Wisconsin history by agreeing to a payout of more than half-a-million dollars, was arrested Tuesday October 15 and charged with two counts of criminal defamation in yet another incident.
Bangstad settles defamation suit for $580,000
The owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company, Kirk Bangstad, has settled his defamation suit with Lakeland Times and River News publisher Gregg Walker, agreeing to pay Walker $580,000 of a $759,428 judgment against Bangstad.
Oneida County zoning orders Bangstad to cease outdoor activities
The Oneida County zoning department on Monday ordered Kirk Bangstad to cease all business activities associated with a conditional use permit that the county revoked earlier this year, a directive that effectively shuts down all outdoor activities at Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company.
Walker seeks lien, potential sale of Minocqua Brewing Company
Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker has filed a motion for a charging order with circuit judge Leon Stenz that would place a lien on Kirk Bangstad’s interest in the Minocqua Brewing Company to ensure the payment of defamation judgements against Bangstad and the company and that would force the sale of the company if the judgment is not paid in a reasonable time period.
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