Dec 30, 2025
A bartender at Husbys confirmed that a former owner, Chad Kodanko, set his sweatshirt supporting Charlie Kirk on fire.The Sheriffs Department says that no investigation is underway because no formal complaint was filed.Watch bel ow to learn how more safety measures are in place for the event after the incident at Husby's: Incident at Sister Bay bar prompts extra security for Cherry DropKodanko has not responded to NBC26's requests for comment but posted a statement on Facebook in part saying:"...I want to apologize for my inappropriate behavior and for all of the damage it has caused to the employees.... My goal has never been to divide people and my actions did that...."Hundreds have commented on Facebook, many criticizing Husbys, and in Kodanko's statement he says he has received threats.The Sheriffs Office says extra security will be in place at this years Cherry Drop outside Husbys.Radio 106.9 The Lodge, which organizes the event, adds that the local community is moving on."A local incident that happened here recently, much of the local community and people around here have already been past it. So what's happening on the ground feels a little bit different than what people are seeing on social media," Jaime Forest of The Lodge, saidLast year, more than 4,000 people gathered along Highway 42 to watch the Cherry Drop."So as much as I say oh maybe it's cold and people won't come out, you know they'll throw on their blaze orange and their ice fishing gear and the hardcores are gonna come out and we're gonna have a great time," Forest said.NBC26 also contacted Husbys current ownership, who referred to a statement online apologizing for Kodankos actions.Organizers say the street will remain closed two hours longer, until 12:30, as the event continues to grow. ...read more read less
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