East Grand Forks City Hall Fight Leads to Charge

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a gross misdemeanor assault charge.

The case follows a reported fight outside East Grand Forks City Hall.

Kalija Amir Small is charged with fifth-degree assault in Polk County District Court.

The complaint says the incident happened around 1:21 p.m. on June 28, 2026.

The reported confrontation occurred near 600 Demers Avenue.

Argument Reportedly Began Over Littering

According to the complaint, R.K. and R.A. were riding bicycles near City Hall.

R.K. told police she saw a man discard trash while riding a bicycle.

She called out and told the man not to litter, the complaint states.

The man then rode toward the pair and told her to mind her business.

The complaint alleges he threatened to fight R.A. during the confrontation.

R.K. said the man swung at R.A., but she stepped between them.

She reported being struck in the face and falling to the ground.

R.K. said the man later grabbed her throat and told her to back away.

She also reported that he struck her several more times.

Police received a description of a man wearing a do-rag and a neon yellow safety vest.

An officer had seen someone matching that description riding away from City Hall.

Police later located Small and arrested him, according to the complaint.

Small is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 2(b).

The charge applies when an alleged assault follows a qualified prior conviction within three years.

The complaint lists a November 25, 2025, simple assault conviction.

That conviction was entered in North Dakota District Court, according to prosecutors.

The current charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail.

It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both jail and a fine.

The case is filed under court number 60-CR-26-894.

Public records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The Polk County District Court page also lists court information.

The complaint contains allegations and does not prove guilt.

Small is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.