Federal judge grants extension to Bangstad attorney in lawsuit
A federal judge last week granted yet another extension to the attorney representing Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad — this time citing “compassion” — even as the court made clear that repeated delays and admitted deficiencies had fallen short of the legal standard required for such relief.
For the 34th, Swearingen is the only responsible choice
For the 34th Assembly district, we wholeheartedly endorse Rob Swearingen for re-election. Mr. Swearingen stands as the only responsible choice in a race in which substance has been buried beneath character attacks and partisan stunts by a Democratic candidate who has taken electioneering to new lows.
Gruich fires attorney in judicial threat case
A Michigan man accused of threatening an Oneida County judge and a local newspaper publisher has dismissed his attorney and retained new legal counsel, prompting the court to postpone his upcoming jury trial and schedule a new trial date.
Bangstad suit against Oneida County P&D committee and BOA dismissed
Oneida County circuit court judge Mary Sowinski last week dismissed a lawsuit filed against members of the Oneida County board of adjustment (BOA) and the Oneida County board’s planning and development committee by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad.
Oneida County zoning administrator orders Minocqua political sign removed
A political sign on the side of the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) is the subject of what’s become a battle of sorts between the brewery’s owner, Kirk Bangstad, and Oneida County.
Bangstad and the Al-Gen fire
To the Editor: Recently, the Al-Gen restaurant in Rhinelander caught fire. When WJFW broke the story on social media, the comments were mostly from people giving well wishes to the owners, and thanking God no one was hurt. Seemingly innocent comments, right?
Oneida County zoning approves Bangstad CUP
News analysis The second — or maybe the third or fourth or fifth, depending on how you look at it — time around was the charm for Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad last week, as the Oneida County zoning committee approved a conditional use permit for an outdoor beer garden at his Front Street retail location.
Lakeland Times: Our View
For those of you who belong to the Boomer generation, or maybe just a little younger, you probably remember Robert Palmer and his great song, “Simply Irresistible.” One line from the chorus goes: “She’s so fine, there’s no tellin’ where the money went.”
Minocqua town board denies new Minocqua Brewing Company CUP application
The Minocqua town board Tuesday, following nearly 45 minutes of discussion and deliberation, denied an application for a conditional use permit (CUP) from Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company.
Federal court remands Bangstad case
A federal district judge has rejected yet another effort by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad to have Oneida County’s lawsuit against him for zoning violations removed to federal court, roundly dismissing Bangstad’s claims of federal jurisdiction as a misreading of the law.
As hearing looms, Bangstad mobilizes out-of-town support
As the hearing day approaches for the Oneida County zoning committee to consider suspending, amending, or revoking the administrative review permit for Kirk Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company — revocation would shut his business down — Bangstad has mobilized scores of people to send emails and letters supporting his business.
Sing-Along soloist
Tenor Kirk Bangstad performs a solo during the annual Sing-Along Messiah concert on Sunday, April 29, at St. Matthias' Episcopal Church in Minocqua. (subscriber access)
MBC patrons formally charged with disorderly conduct
Six Oneida County residents who were arrested with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad on June 27 have now been formally charged with disorderly conduct for engaging in what a police officer on the scene at the Minocqua Brewing Company described as a “dangerous” situation.
Bangstad threatens to sue Oneida County on First Amendment claim
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad last week threatened to sue Oneida County unless the county dropped then pending zoning ordinance violations against him, saying the county was violating Bangstad’s First Amendment rights.
Reader criticizes publisher, paper and ‘brewer’
To the Editor: It was heartwarming to see that a Vilas County Circuit Court judge ruled against Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker in his vindictive pursuit of a harassment restraining order against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad.
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