Thief River Falls: Katie Kiefat Held in DWI Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Katie Kiefat was listed in custody at the Pennington County Jail on August 15, 2026.
The jail record lists a driving while impaired allegation involving alcohol.
The record identifies the case as 2026004018.
It cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
Custody information
The custody listing shows Kiefat was being held at the jail.
It lists her bail or fine amount as $0.00.
No court date appears in the information provided.
The listed court branch is District Court.
The jail record describes the charge as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The record lists the severity as GM.
No additional details about the traffic stop appear in the supplied entry.
The record also does not describe the evidence supporting the allegation.
Minnesota law and court process
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 covers driving while impaired offenses.
The statute includes operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Pennington County District Court handles criminal and traffic cases filed in the county.
The courthouse is located in Thief River Falls.
Public court information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A custody listing can change after a court hearing or release decision.
Bail conditions and hearing dates may also change as a case moves forward.
Readers should check official court records for the latest public case information.
What the custody record shows
The information provided lists Kiefat’s custody date as August 15.
It also lists a hold status.
The record does not show a scheduled court date.
It does not provide a final court result.
The charge remains an allegation unless it is proven in court.
Kiefat is entitled to the same legal process as any defendant.
The jail listing alone does not establish guilt.
TRF News will update this report if new public court information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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