In support of Bangstad
To the Editor: Who can miss all the delightful ironies of The Lakeland Times – that self-proclaimed pillar of First Amendment rights – trying to shut up erstwhile democratic candidate Kirk Bangstad, with a suit that likely will be dismissed as “fair comment”?
Swearingen crushes Bangstad in landslide win
Republican Donald Trump saw his fortunes slip in Wisconsin this year, but the president still ran strong in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday, fueled by GOP strength across the board, as Northwoods GOP Assembly incumbent Rob Swearingen powered his way to a massive win over Democratic challenger Kirk Bangstad in the 34th Assembly district.
Criminal defamation charge against Bangstad dismissed
A circuit court judge has dismissed a criminal defamation charge against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad, a ruling based on lack of probable cause, according to online court records.
Oneida County planning and development committee denies Minocqua Brewing Company’s CUP
A conditional use permit (CUP) application submitted by Minocqua Brewing Company’s (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad was denied by the Oneida County board’s planning and development committee last Wednesday, April 19, in Minocqua.
Standing up to the leader of the mob
Mob rule has been a staple of America’s leftist politics for a while now, and so it is hardly surprising the Left has now unleashed its version of it in the Northwoods, an uprising against honest debate and integrity that most assuredly will be countered and defeated.
Minocqua town board approves Bangstad ARP
The Minocqua town board on Tuesday approved an administrative review permit application from Kirk Bangstad to develop a former bicycle shop into a new location for the Minocqua Brewing Company.
Bangstad sign dispute heads to zoning committee
A controversy involving an oversized political sign and the Democratic nominee for the 34th Assembly district has thrown enforcement of the entire county sign ordinance into question, with the county’s zoning director halting any enforcement while the matter is sorted out.
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.
Minocqua plan commission OKs Minocqua Brewing Company permit
The Minocqua Plan Commission Tuesday approved an administrative review permit application submitted by Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company.
Readers oppose Bangstad
To the Editor: Drop your beads, Polly, this is what we’ve been waiting for.
Minocqua town board rejects Bangstad ARP
The Minocqua town board at its Oct. 21 meeting voted to reject an administrative review permit (ARP) application submitted by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad. Town supervisor Brian Fricke’s motion also included the provision that the ARP “should be submitted as a CUP (conditional use permit) based on the outdoor seating that he’s called for in his own writing in the permit (application) and that no outdoor seating is allowed under ... no outdoor services, displays or storage allowed.”
Dr. Kate Museum accepts donation
The Dr. Kate Museum recently accepted a donation of $4,000 from the 2017 Ice Cold Beer Festival. Funds were raised through raffle sales during the 19th annual event held in Torpy Park. Taking part in the donation were, from left, Kirk Bangstad of Minocqua Brewing Company, Corky Sheppard of Ice Cold Beer Festival, vice president of the Dr. Kate Museum Gary Simmons, raffle coordinator Kathy Sheppard and Ryan White of Minocqua Brewing Company.
Minocqua Lions Club donates to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office
The Minocqua Lions donated $1,000 to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in recognition of its response to social media threats aimed at disrupting the 2025 Fourth of July celebration in Minocqua, according to a press release. The threats were posted by Kirk Bangstad on his Minocqua Brewing Company social media pages.
The Times alleges copyright infringement by Minocqua Brewing Company
The Lakeland Times is demanding the Minocqua Brewing Company remove from its Facebook feed a post that republished an entire Times news article from this past spring, which The Times alleges violates its copyright protections.
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