Violent Clashes at Animal Welfare Protest in Wisconsin
An estimated 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to break into the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray, arresting the group's leadership after rioters aggressively tried to breach the perimeter.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press [29]