The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company did not qualify for the governor’s race. Records from the Wisconsin Elections Commission show Kirk Bangstad submitted 1,504 valid signatures, short of the 2,000 needed to qualify for the ballot He can challenge the total number of signatures, but he has to submit it by Thursday. The ballot will be set on June 9.
Minocqua Brewing owner doesn’t qualify for governor’s race
Jun 4, 2026 | 4:13 PM











