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Crookston Jail Lists Shnyder on License Display Charge

Michael Everett Shnyder, 71, appears in a Polk County Jail booking dated October 29, 2026, over an alleged display of an invalid driver's license.

Michael Everett Shnyder

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Everett Shnyder, 71, appears in a Polk County jail booking entry dated October 29, 2026.

The record lists a misdemeanor allegation involving the display of a canceled, revoked, or suspended driver’s license as valid.

The offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.22, subdivision 1(9).

Shnyder Listed on Driver’s License Violation

According to the supplied jail information, Shnyder was booked Thursday, October 29, 2026.

His date of birth is listed as May 11, 1955, making him 71 years old.

The listed offense concerns presenting a driver’s license as valid when driving privileges have been withdrawn.

The record classifies the allegation as a misdemeanor, identified by the abbreviation “MS.”

However, the entry does not explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation.

It also does not specify whether Shnyder’s driving privileges were canceled, revoked, or suspended.

What Minnesota Law Says About Invalid Licenses

Under Minnesota Statute 171.22, displaying certain invalid driver’s licenses as valid is prohibited.

Subdivision 1(9) specifically addresses canceled, revoked, and suspended driver’s licenses.

Minnesota law allows someone with withdrawn driving privileges to display that license for identification purposes only.

However, displaying the license as valid driving authorization can result in a criminal charge.

The statute classifies this particular offense as a misdemeanor.

The maximum standard penalty for a Minnesota misdemeanor is generally 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

The listing does not establish that Shnyder was driving when the alleged violation occurred.

It also does not identify a traffic stop, vehicle, or arresting agency.

Michael Everett Shnyder
Michael Everett Shnyder

October 29 Polk County Jail Booking

Polk County inmates are housed at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston, Minnesota.

The facility operates under Tri-County Community Corrections and serves several northwest Minnesota counties.

The booking location does not necessarily establish where the alleged license violation occurred.

The supplied record does not include a bond amount, release date, or scheduled court hearing.

Additional information would be needed to determine whether a formal criminal complaint has been filed.

Where to Find Polk County Court Information

Readers can check the Tri-County Community Corrections inmate roster for available custody information.

The agency generally updates its local inmate roster on weekday mornings.

Additional details about the jail are available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.

Readers can also search Minnesota Court Records Online for public criminal and traffic case records.

Those records may provide information about formal charges and scheduled hearings.

Charge Remains an Allegation

A jail booking entry does not establish a criminal conviction.

The supplied information does not identify a final court outcome involving Shnyder.

Shnyder is presumed innocent of the listed allegation unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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