Activists take protest over beagle research to state Capitol
CHRIS RICKERT
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Animal rights activists packed the halls outside Gov. Tony Evers' office in the Wisconsin State Capitol on Monday, April 20, 2026. The activists demanded a meeting with the governor over Ridglan Farms' conduct breeding and researching beagles, as well as force used by local law enforcement d…
About 200 people who want to see a dog breeding and research facility shut down rallied Monday at the state Capitol, calling on Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul to take action in the dispute.
Animal rights activists hold a press conference Monday in the Capitol rotunda to demand state leaders take action to close down Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in the town of Blue Mounds.
Aidan Kankyoku, one of the leaders of the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs, said he wished law enforcement had gone after Ridglan Farms on Saturday, not those trying to shut it down.
Animal rights activists hand out constituent request forms for residents to fill out to be delivered to Gov. Tony Evers.
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Animal rights activists protest inside the Capitol.
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Animal rights activists hold up signs with pictures of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, left, and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers with their pets during Monday's protest.
Animal rights activists hold a press conference Monday in the Capitol rotunda to demand state leaders take action to close down Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in the town of Blue Mounds.
Aidan Kankyoku, one of the leaders of the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs, said he wished law enforcement had gone after Ridglan Farms on Saturday, not those trying to shut it down.
Animal rights activists hold up signs with pictures of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, left, and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers with their pets during Monday's protest.
