MADISON, Wis. — It is a seldom used power that the University of Wisconsin-Madison says it is considering using again.
WISC-TV first reported on Tuesday about the possibility that the university could condemn private property owned by Brothers Bar and Grill.
Because it is an arm of state government, the UW Board of Regents granted the university the power of eminent domain. This means if negotiations between the university and the two property owners don’t lead to a sale agreement, the university could condemn two private properties, WISC-TV reported.