Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is wanted in Polk County after prosecutors filed two felony threats charges against him.
Steven Andrew Rodahl, 33, is charged in Polk County District Court with two counts of threats of violence.
The case is listed under court file number 60-CR-26-153.
Each felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Each count also carries a possible $10,000 fine.
Alleged Threats In Crookston
According to the criminal complaint, the alleged threats happened on or about January 11, 2026.
Prosecutors allege Rodahl threatened V.R. and her boyfriend.
The complaint says Rodahl allegedly told V.R. he would kill her and her boyfriend.
V.R. later told law enforcement the threats felt real. She said Rodahl appeared serious during the alleged comments.
The complaint says the incident happened in Polk County, Minnesota.
More details on Minnesota court records can be found through the Minnesota Court Records Online system.
Steven Andrew Rodahl
Complaint Cites Earlier Domestic Case
The complaint references an earlier domestic disturbance in Crookston.
Law enforcement was called to a residence on January 12, 2026.
V.R. reported that Rodahl was throwing items inside the home.
Officers reported finding children crying and furniture tipped over.
V.R. told investigators that Rodahl grabbed her by the hair.
Rodahl later denied hitting her, according to the complaint.
The complaint says Rodahl had a preliminary breath test reading of .123.
No Contact Order Also Cited
A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order was issued on January 16, 2026.
The order barred Rodahl from contacting V.R. and five minor children.
It also barred him from going near the Crookston residence.
Investigators later received a report of a possible DANCO violation.
V.R. said Rodahl came to the residence after being released from jail.
The complaint also says Rodahl contacted Gina Dale while in custody.
Dale told investigators she believed Rodahl wanted a message passed to V.R.
Information on Minnesota’s threat of violence law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Nationwide Warrant Requested
The complaint says Rodahl’s whereabouts were unknown.
Prosecutors cited active cases and alleged ongoing conduct.
They said a nationwide warrant was needed in the case.
Rodahl is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.