Stories tagged: "Kirk Bangstad"


Minocqua Brewery Beer Depot
Local Brewery Makes the Most Out of Being ‘The Least Popular Place in Town’

When a progressive brewer butts heads with the conservative establishment, the result creates a consumer base and a new destination for tourists up north.

Ron Johnson, Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Tiffany
Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Johnson, Tiffany, Fitzgerald From 2022 Ballot for Insurrection

Abetting the premeditated lies that sparked the attack on Congress should trigger a 14th Amendment ban from office, plaintiffs say.

Danielle Ralston said she is constantly nervous that her 10-year-old son Graham will contract COVID-19 and experience extreme symptoms because he has a rare stomach illness that makes him more susceptible to the virus. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Ralston)
Parents, Progressive PAC Weigh Lawsuits Against Schools That Refuse to Enact COVID Rules

Lawsuits against Wisconsin schools that don’t require masks could be filed soon following the death of at least two students who had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Minocqua Brewing Co.'s latest beer offering celebrates the victor of the Nov. 3 election. (Photo provided)
Miss the First Round of Biden Beer? A Second Batch Is Coming Soon.

The first batch sold out in three days, a “sign of how much progressives needed to celebrate.” Pre-sales for the second batch begin sometime this week.

Coronavirus safeguards, and the failure of many business owners to follow them, have become an issue in the 34th Assembly District. Democrat Kirk Bangstad, owner of the Minocqua Brewing Co., has been sharply critical of those who, like his opponent, Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), owner of the Al-Gen Supper Club, put their employees' and customers' health at risk. Bangstad also tangled with the Oneida County Board, which unsuccessfully tried to have a large Biden-Harris sign removed from his building.
This Northwoods Assembly Race Is Getting National Attention. But Not Because It’s Close.

The New York Times picks up on one of the most compelling state Assembly races.