Minocqua Brewing Company

Minocqua Brewing Co. owner Kirk Bangstad claims Wisconsin authorities seized $25,000 worth of Illinois-brewed beer due to a dispute over permits and taxes. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue confirmed an inspection but called the matter an ongoing law enforcement action.

Kirk Bangstad, a Wisconsin brewery owner, is running for governor after a controversial Facebook post about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. Bangstad claims the post was satire and has gained name recognition and followers. He warns that if silenced, he will win the primary.

Kirk Bangstad, a Wisconsin brewery owner, is running for governor after facing scrutiny for a social media post that appeared to offer free beer if President Donald Trump was assassinated. Bangstad claims the post was satire and has gained name recognition and followers on social media. He warns his party that he will win the primary if they try to silence him.

Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, has announced his bid for Wisconsin governor after previously offering free beer in the event of President Donald Trump's death. Bangstad's announcement comes after his brewery was investigated by the FBI and Secret Service due to a Facebook post. He is seeking 2000 signatures to qualify for the November election.

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, for a free beer promotion tied to President Donald Trump's death following an alleged assassination attempt. The brewery's Facebook post, which mocked the failed attack and encouraged supporters to buy T-shirts, led to a voluntary interview with Bangstad, a Democratic activist.

A Wisconsin brewery owned by Democrat Kirk Bangstad faced scrutiny for a Facebook post referencing a foiled Trump assassination attempt, joking 'we almost got #freebeerday'—a play on its prior promise of free beer on Trump's death. Bangstad, a former state Assembly candidate, has used the brewery's brand to attack Trump and Republicans, including politically themed merchandise and legal challenges to remove Trump from Wisconsin ballots.

A Wisconsin brewery owned by Democrat Kirk Bangstad, Minocqua Brewing Company, faced backlash for a Facebook post referencing a foiled Trump assassination attempt, joking 'we almost got #freebeerday.' Bangstad, known for anti-Trump rhetoric and political activism, has a history of using his business to criticize Trump and Republicans, including a 'free beer day' promotion tied to Trump's death. The post followed a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Trump was evacuated.