The commie that owns Minocqua Brewing. LOL (Page 2 of 6)
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Originally Posted By Chukar: Has shit stain posted anything as of late? I'm not on Facebook or many media sites. I figured the temptation would be to great and dumbass would dig a deeper hole. Not that I've seen. I'm a member of a FB group with Minocqua area folks, and he has most of us blocked on his FB pages, but not all. Someone always copies and posts his crap, and I haven't seen anything yet, as of yesterday. He has a revocation hearing on his conditional use permit next wednesday. Not only has he been in violation since his last hearing, he's been thumbing his nose at city council while his permit has been on "probation". I'll post the results of that hearing when I see them. |
| I know this sounds crazy: I don’t think he’ll be very successful in Madison. The location is in a less than desirable section of East Wash surrounded by crime, Nobody with money to spend is going there after dark. Unless his beer is good on its own merit, he’s basically just making novelty beer cans. He’s competing with quite a few craft brewers in Madison with better locations and quality brews. I don’t see it being very profitable. |
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Originally Posted By pointblanke: I know this sounds crazy: I don’t think he’ll be very successful in Madison. The location is in a less than desirable section of East Wash surrounded by crime, Nobody with money to spend is going there after dark. Unless his beer is good on its own merit, he’s basically just making novelty beer cans. He’s competing with quite a few craft brewers in Madison with better locations and quality brews. I don’t see it being very profitable. Well, nobody ever accused him of being a savvy business type. I'm just wondering who's bankrolling him, because they're dumber than he is. |
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Originally Posted By pointblanke: I know this sounds crazy: I don’t think he’ll be very successful in Madison. The location is in a less than desirable section of East Wash surrounded by crime, Nobody with money to spend is going there after dark. Unless his beer is good on its own merit, he’s basically just making novelty beer cans. He’s competing with quite a few craft brewers in Madison with better locations and quality brews. I don’t see it being very profitable. Yeah, that place is about 250 yards from a gas station where somebody gets shot every three months or so. |
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| A message has been sent. Zoning regulations and conditional use permits are just a suggestion, and unenforcible. This man has defied, and spit in the face of, the Minocqua town board, and the courts have said "that's OK, go ahead and do whatever...". So fuck all those pesky zoning laws and regulations. The appeals court just ruled that they don't mean shit. |
| MINOCQUA - When he appeared in Oneida Circuit Court last week, the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, Kirk Bangstad had hoped to have a zoning complaint against him dismissed and to have the court stop the county from shutting his business down by revoking his conditional use permit. That was not the case. Not only did Judge Michael Bloom rule against Bangstad, saying that the complaint against him was valid and that he would not grant the injunction against the county, but the day after the ruling, Oneida County revoked his conditional use permit, citing continued violations. Bangstad’s attorney filed a motion for emergency temporary relief in the state appeals court. The appeals court gave the circuit court a deadline to complete its denial of injunction and said the county could not revoke Bangstad’s conditional use permit until ordered by the appeals court. So, as it stands, Bangstad should not be doing business while waiting for the appeals court decision. |
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Originally Posted By paul463: MINOCQUA - When he appeared in Oneida Circuit Court last week, the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, Kirk Bangstad had hoped to have a zoning complaint against him dismissed and to have the court stop the county from shutting his business down by revoking his conditional use permit. That was not the case. Not only did Judge Michael Bloom rule against Bangstad, saying that the complaint against him was valid and that he would not grant the injunction against the county, but the day after the ruling, Oneida County revoked his conditional use permit, citing continued violations. Bangstad’s attorney filed a motion for emergency temporary relief in the state appeals court. The appeals court gave the circuit court a deadline to complete its denial of injunction and said the county could not revoke Bangstad’s conditional use permit until ordered by the appeals court. So, as it stands, Bangstad should not be doing business while waiting for the appeals court decision. Some day he's going to push too far, and they will lock his slimy ass up. |
| Any bets that when this is all over, he'll try and run for office again and whine about how the nasty conservatives put him out of business and how he will fight to help the poor middle class from such nastiness? I doubt even the socialists in Madison would endure this boob. |
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Originally Posted By TrainSafe: No way he survives this. Even if the courts all rule in his favor, there’s not enough margin in that business to cover the legal expenses. His business isn't funding any legal expenses. It's all paid for by donations from other lefty wackos just like him. His brewery is just a front. His real "business" is conning money out his liberal believers. The brewery likely doesn't make enough profit to pay the electric bill. |
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Originally Posted By rfb45colt: His business isn't funding any legal expenses. It's all paid for by donations from other lefty wackos just like him. His brewery is just a front. His real "business" is conning money out his liberal believers. The brewery likely doesn't make enough profit to pay the electric bill. You are likely spot-on! You took it one level deeper than I did, and your insight is appreciated. The 'invented outrage' game is key to all experienced politicians. |
Bro, I stayed in the Marines for 26 years and been to cola warrior like 10 times, I'm all about bad decisions. -HDLS
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Originally Posted By TrainSafe: You are likely spot-on! You took it one level deeper than I did, and your insight is appreciated. The 'invented outrage' game is key to all experienced politicians. I know more about this clown than most here simply because he's in my "neighborhood". i've had the pleasure of being blocked by him on Facebook on 3 seperate accounts he's had. I questioned his 2nd Amendment stance on his campaign pages when he ran for Assembly. He instantly silenced me by blocking me from that page. So I carried it over to his brewery page. Same thing happened. He did it again on his super-pac page. And I was trying very hard to be polite. It wasn't me prsonally that he blocked for being insulting or whatever (because I was "nice")... it was his stance on the 2nd in the very pro-gun district he was running in, that he desperately tried to hide. |
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Looks like he doesn’t know when to quit, either. Now he’s dabbling in trademark theft. |
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Originally Posted By prebans: Looks like he doesn’t know when to quit, either. Now he’s dabbling in trademark theft. Gone already? |
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https://www.facebook.com/OpeBrewingCo "Good Afternoon, As you all might have seen, Minocqua Brewing Company posted a narrative this morning about an "Ope" beer trademark issue. As Minocqua Brewing’s narrative has suggested some misinformation regarding the history of the whole situation, we here at Ope want to take a few moments to set the record straight. First and foremost, we never wanted to become embroiled in any legal battle over the name of our beer or brewery, and certainly not with another independent brewer. Our primary objective in our business is to brew tasty beer, provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, and to have some fun while doing it. As some of you may or may not know, under both state and federal law, companies are entitled to trademark distinctive names to distinguish their brand from another brand. You see trademarks everywhere you go – from the food you eat, to the beer you drink, and the devices you use. The state and federal laws give companies exclusive right to use trademarked names in an effort to avoid consumer confusion. For example, when you buy a beer with a registered trademark (e.g. “Pabst”), you know what you are getting. If Ope started brewing a beer named “Pabst,” we are sure there would be a lot of questions and confusion (and possibly even a lawsuit by the makers of “Pabst” against us). Under the law, companies must also enforce their trademarks or else they risk losing their trademark. A highly distinctive name could become generic if its owner does not enforce it properly. Just ask the Otis Elevator Company after their trademark for “Escalator” was canceled when it became too generic. On to our issue with Minocqua – we own the trademark in the State of Wisconsin for Ope as related to beverages and beer, liquor and wine (including hard seltzers), and food service. We also have a pending federal trademark for Ope. Just over one month ago, very soon after Tim Walz was announced as the VP-elect, Minocqua Brewing announced they would relabel their lager as "Ope". We called Minocqua Brewing the same day of their announcement to notify them of our existing trademark. Initially, they said they were unaware that we existed. We told them that we would love to resolve this matter in a friendly manner and asked if they would please just not use our trademark for their beer – as it had only just been announced as a presale, there was time for them to rebrand. Instead of simply respecting our right to use the name “Ope,” they forged ahead and quickly. Over the course of the next week, we asked them multiple times by phone and in writing to change course. We did not rush to the Courthouse without warning; it was only after Minocqua Brewing refused to respect our trademark after multiple requests, that we filed our lawsuit. Our attorney also filed for a Temporary Restraining Order to stop Minocqua Brewing from using our trademark. The judge found in our favor rather swiftly and granted us the Temporary Restraining Order. When Minocqua Brewing refused to comply with the Temporary Restraining Order, we had to file a Motion for Contempt, which is pending. Despite the fact that it never used the term “Ope” prior to August 9, Minocqua Brewing has even taken the tactic of filing a motion to extend the time to oppose our federal trademark – a truly underhanded move that appears to be retaliatory for the lawsuit and the Temporary Restraining Order. Given this morning’s post and e-mail blast, it is apparent that Minocqua Brewing has not been happy with how things have proceeded. We have seen a lot of comments and even received calls and e-mails to the brewery from angry customers who are threatening to boycott Ope because of this issue. First, we need to ask everyone to please not believe everything you read on the Internet. Minocqua Brewing’s post and e-mail blast mischaracterizes the history of this issue in a way that is designed to bring unnecessary ridicule down on Ope. Before anyone resorts to making any more assumptions or other subjective interpretations based on social media posts, if you are truly curious about the facts of the case, it is available at the Milwaukee County Courthouse: Milwaukee County Case No. 24-CV-6621. Next, we here at Ope believe that when we are wrong, we apologize; we don’t sling mud. We also generally wish to take the moral high ground. Contrary to what Minocqua has said, this has nothing to do with “petty greediness.” Instead, and in reality, we are a small Wisconsin-based business and have worked very hard to create Ope beer and our taproom. If we don’t enforce our rights in the name of our beer and taproom, then we lose those rights. That is the same as losing our livelihoods and everything we worked for over the years. Any other small business owners out there will hopefully know what we mean. As Minocqua is also a small business, we had hoped they would appreciate and respect that. If we started calling our beers “Tammy Shandy” or “Biden Beer” or putting Minocqua Brewing’s logo on our t-shirts, then we have a feeling that Minocqua would be feeling very much the same as we do now. We absolutely hope that our customers and followers will understand. Ultimately, this all comes down to respect and keeping our small business alive, including protecting the rights in and to the name “Ope” in relation to our products and services. We have no problem if you want to buy "Big Dad Energy" from Minocqua Brewing. We also ask that you do not post comments attacking or even defending either brewery. All we ask is that everyone be kind, respectful, and excellent to each other. Cheers" |
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Attached File I drove through there Saturday on the way up to Manitowish/Winchester for the week. Will drive by Saturday morning on the way out of town and roll my eyes again. |
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Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135766/3829C8AC-EDE3-4974-A9F9-2D8C196445A5_jpe-3320278.JPG I drove through there Saturday on the way up to Manitowish/Winchester for the week. Will drive by Saturday morning on the way out of town and roll my eyes again. If you're heading back south on 51, you won't pass by it again. On the "island" part of Minocqua, 51 is one way streets in both directions. MBC is on the north bound one-way part of 51, south bound 51 is a block to the west. But I heartily applaud your intentions, none the less...  You can circle the block just to wave goodbye with 1 finger.. 
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Originally Posted By prebans: Looks like he doesn't know when to quit, either. Now he's dabbling in trademark theft. |
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| MINOCQUA - The publisher of the Lakeland Times has filed a motion to place a lien on Kirk Bangstad’s interest in the Minocqua Brewing Company to ensure payment of the defamation judgements against Bangstad and the company. If the judgement is not paid in a timely manner, the court could force the sale of the company to fulfill those obligations. Wisconsin state law says that a judgement creditor can request a charging order against a judgement debtor to ensure satisfaction of the judgement. The two judgments total over a million dollars. To date, Bangstad has not made any effort to make payments on the judgements and has indicated he has no intent of doing so. |
| If he owns a house, maybe that should go up at a Sheriffs auction. I wonder if that court ordered judgement goes unpaid, what are his chances of ever getting any kind of loan? Any of his few followers would be idiots for giving him any kind of support. 4 years at Harvard taught him absolutely zilch about the real world. |
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Originally Posted By paul463: MINOCQUA - The publisher of the Lakeland Times has filed a motion to place a lien on Kirk Bangstad's interest in the Minocqua Brewing Company to ensure payment of the defamation judgements against Bangstad and the company. If the judgement is not paid in a timely manner, the court could force the sale of the company to fulfill those obligations. Wisconsin state law says that a judgement creditor can request a charging order against a judgement debtor to ensure satisfaction of the judgement. The two judgments total over a million dollars. To date, Bangstad has not made any effort to make payments on the judgements and has indicated he has no intent of doing so.  |
Rob
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MINOCQUA - The owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company has been ordered to cease all business operations associated with a revoked conditional use permit earlier this year. That order essentially puts a stop to all outdoor activities at Kirk Bangstad’s business. Bangstad has been cautioned by county zoning director Karl Jennrich that if he chooses to violate the judge’s order, every day’s violations could be considered separately for which the department could then seek forfeitures in court. Bangstad has 30 days to appeal the cease order. Lol Probably won't hurt too bad at this time of year though. |
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MINCOQUA – Kirk Bangstad Agrees to a Partial Settlement Payment on the near $760,000 defamation judgement against him. After a state court of appeals denied his bid to delay payment of a judgement against him in the defamation suit brought by the Lakeland Times and River News publisher Greg Walker, Kirk Bangstad, owner of the Mincoqua Brewing Company, has agreed to pay Walker $580,000 of the $759, 428 judgement against him. Bangstad will also have to remove several social media posts and agree not to post them again. The monetary judgement against Bangstad is thought to be the largest defamation award in state history. Under the terms of the settlement, Society Insurance Company paid $80,000, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company paid $450,000, and Bangstad himself paid $50,000 of the settlement. The settlement also removes liens on Bangstad property held by Walker. The settlement agreement releases all parties from any further liability to the claims. So his insurance company takes the majority of the hit for his stupidity. |
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Dikfer got arrested. https://www.wpr.org/justice/law/minocqua-brewing-company-owner-arrested-on-criminal-defamation-chargeshttps://www.wpr.org/justice/law/minocqua-brewing-company-owner-arrested-on-criminal-defamation-charges |
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Originally Posted By Rattlehead34: Dikfer got arrested. https://www.wpr.org/justice/law/minocqua-brewing-company-owner-arrested-on-criminal-defamation-chargeshttps://www.wpr.org/justice/law/minocqua-brewing-company-owner-arrested-on-criminal-defamation-charges Lol, what a douche. |
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Originally Posted By kapusta: Sooner or later, his sugar daddy is going to get tired of paying his fines and court costs. His sugardaddy isn't one person. It's all the idiot libs who see this clown as some sort of crusader and martyr, and keep the donations flowing. What will likely happen sooner, rather than later, this fool with mouth off to one of his many "fans" in the area and get his lights punched out... I'm surprised it hasn't happened already. He is the most hated person in the northwoods. 
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| saw his mugshot on the front page lakeland times yesterday...LOL |
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| MINOCQUA - The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company has been arrested AGAIN. This time for Defying a Gag Order, Taunting the Judge. Kirk Bangstad was arrested on the 15th, charged with two counts of criminal defamation after a Facebook post that was published multiple times that included false and manipulated images of Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker and general manager Heather Holms in a pornographic rendering. In a court appearance on the 21st, the judge set a $2500 signature bond and ordered Bangstad not to make remarks about the case or the parties. The hearing was short with Bangstad becoming contentious, with the judge at one point removing Bangstad from the hearing. Bangstad has since defied that order, reposting the statement that got him into trouble the first time and dared the judge to come after him. |
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Originally Posted By paul463: MINOCQUA - The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company has been arrested AGAIN. This time for Defying a Gag Order, Taunting the Judge. Kirk Bangstad was arrested on the 15th, charged with two counts of criminal defamation after a Facebook post that was published multiple times that included false and manipulated images of Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker and general manager Heather Holms in a pornographic rendering. In a court appearance on the 21st, the judge set a $2500 signature bond and ordered Bangstad not to make remarks about the case or the parties. The hearing was short with Bangstad becoming contentious, with the judge at one point removing Bangstad from the hearing. Bangstad has since defied that order, reposting the statement that got him into trouble the first time and dared the judge to come after him. I’ve heard of people getting hit by contempt of court for less. |
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Originally Posted By prebans: I’ve heard of people getting hit by contempt of court for less. He violated the conditions of his bond at the very least. In the court records on ccaps is this notification under his bond "Not to make disparaging remarks about case/parties/No contact with G.W. & H.H." . He did exactly that. It also states in the 'additional text' under his initial appearance on 10/21 - "Court states defendant is posting messages to him. Court states Melms is to speak with defendant about actions - if it happens again court may find in contempt. " ("Melms" is his attorney) It doesn't have any updates as to his latest arrest. |