DOT blocks Minocqua Brewing Company’s new access with concrete barriers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has swooped in and placed concrete barriers to block a new driveway access off U.S. Highway 51 for the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC), after the company created the access without DOT permits.
On Tuesday, elect Tim Michels, Ron Johnson, Tom Tiffany, and Rob Swearingen
Over the years, The Lakeland Times has tended to stay away from mass endorsements of political candidates, mainly because we strive to offer candidates the opportunity to present their views unfiltered on our publishing stage, and then let voters decide.
Reader addresses Bangstad
To the Editor: The continuous nasty diatribes from Mr. Bangstad have gotten to be not only nastier but are painting a rather ugly landscape of our county. What is really sad is that he has become more and more sheltered within his own bias and will not allow others to express a dissenting opinion.
Bangstad and the sign of the Times
To the Editor: I see that Minocqua Brewery has put up a sign next to their place — “Make Minocqua Great Again. Don’t Subscribe to the Fish Wrapper” — along with a picture of the Times.
Walker sues Bangstad for punitive damages in defamation lawsuit
In a new lawsuit, Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker is suing Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad for punitive as well as compensatory damages in a new defamation lawsuit, after Bangstad posted on Facebook what the complaint says is outrageous and extreme false information about Walker and about the accidental death of Walker’s brother 35 years ago.
With pick for Oneida County judge, Evers appoints a party loyalist
When Gov. Tony Evers appointed Rhinelander attorney Mary Roth Burns to replace retiring judge Patrick O’Melia, the governor called her a “respected attorney” loaded with legal experience.
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.
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?
Reader concludes editorials shameful
To the Editor: It doesn’t take much analysis of its latest issues to come to the conclusion that the Lakeland Times, like much of conservative America and its allies in the extremist right-wing media, are once again happy to support Donald Trump in his anti-American death spiral into political and legal oblivion.
Oneida zoning orders Bangstad into immediate compliance
After filing two citations and alleging continued noncompliance with permit conditions by the Minocqua Brewing Company, the Oneida County zoning director has issued an order for owner Kirk Bangstad to come into immediate compliance.
Oneida County zoning cites Bangstad for permit violation
The Oneida County zoning department has issued a citation to Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing Company for violating the conditions of his administrative review permit at his Front Street location, specifically for setting up a tent and outdoor seating that the permit proscribes.
Michels defeats Kleefisch; Toney takes down Jarchow
News analysis Trump-backed businessman and GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels rolled to the Republican nomination Tuesday, defeating former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch comfortably, while a candidate who texted his disdain for Donald Trump in 2020, Fond du Lac district attorney Eric Toney, edged conservative former lawmaker Adam Jarchow for the GOP nod for attorney general.
Primary election endorsements: Jarchow and Tiffany
For attorney general: Adam Jarchow The Republican primary contest for attorney general features two major candidates who sharply contrast with each other, Fond du Lac district attorney Eric Toney and former lawmaker and attorney Adam Jarchow.
Bangstad and town of Minocqua will have another date
The Oneida County zoning committee told zoning staff last week that it has no problems with “revisions” proposed by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad to his administrative review permit for his Front Street retail business, but that doesn’t mean the town of Minocqua is out of the loop: In a preliminary review of the proposal, county staff defers the most critical issue —parking — to the town.
Oneida County green lights Bangstad to keep business open
The Oneida County zoning committee and department have given Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad the green light to keep his Front Street retail business open but will seek to confirm that he will meet the parking conditions of his administrative review permit (ARP), the county’s assistant zoning director told The Lakeland Times Thursday.
‘The Lakeland Times’ brings home 18 awards
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) Foundation 2021 Better Newspaper Contest was held in person in Madison for the first time in three years. The Lakeland Times took home many awards, including second place in the General Excellence category.
Readers oppose Bangstad
To the Editor: Drop your beads, Polly, this is what we’ve been waiting for.
Opposes Bangstad fans
To the Editor: After reading a selection of the hateful, obscene, and vitriolic letters addressed to the Minocqua town chairman by the Bangstad fan club and their threats to economically boycott the town if Bangstad doesn’t get his way, perhaps Minocqua's citizens and visitors would be better served if they did stay away.
Proud “redneck”
To the Editor: Richard Moore’s account of the barrage of hate directed at Mark Hartzheim and condescension directed at Minocqua residents — much of which came from non-resident agitators — saddened me but, regretfully, did not surprise me. Hatefulness and vulgarity are defining characteristics of today’s left.
A call for an immediate town meeting
The level of political hate has reached a crisis level in Minocqua, a level we have not witnessed in more than a score of years writing these opinions, and a level that now demands that the citizens of Minocqua take action.
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