CASS COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Pillager man faces a felony charge after allegedly threatening to shoot construction workers during a dispute over vehicles parked near his driveway.
Daniel James Ringstrom, 34, of Pillager, is charged with felony threats of violence following an October 5, 2026, confrontation.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court, the dispute involved employees of Anderson Brothers Construction working along County Road 36.
Dispute Begins Over Construction Vehicles
The incident began when Ringstrom contacted Cass County dispatch to report a confrontation with a construction employee.
Ringstrom told authorities that an employee had threatened to beat him up after he complained about company vehicles near his driveway.
According to the complaint, Ringstrom believed the parked vehicles were damaging his property.
He reportedly wanted criminal charges filed against the employee involved in the disagreement.
However, investigators allege Ringstrom also made statements threatening to shoot workers if they returned to his property.
Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Workers
During a telephone conversation with a deputy, Ringstrom reportedly repeated his threats against the construction employees.
According to court documents, Ringstrom said he felt threatened by the workers and believed he could legally defend himself.
He reportedly claimed his concealed carry training supported using a firearm if he felt endangered.
The deputy advised Ringstrom that his understanding of the law was incorrect under the circumstances described.
Ringstrom allegedly continued arguing and stated that he had firearms inside his home.
He also reportedly threatened to shoot the workers if they entered his house.
Construction Employee Describes Confrontation
Investigators contacted an Anderson Brothers Construction employee who had been involved in the original disagreement.
The worker said he was performing roadwork when Ringstrom approached his truck and began yelling about parked vehicles.
According to the complaint, the employee attempted to resolve the dispute by walking toward the vehicles with Ringstrom.
However, Ringstrom allegedly became increasingly upset, used profanity, and confronted the worker at close range.
The employee acknowledged challenging Ringstrom to a physical confrontation after Ringstrom moved toward him.
Ringstrom eventually walked away while continuing to exchange words with the employee.
Company Receives Additional Alleged Threat
Investigators also interviewed the construction company’s foreman.
The foreman said he offered to move the vehicles and address any damage Ringstrom believed had occurred.
According to court documents, Ringstrom continued making angry remarks toward the foreman.
Shortly afterward, the company’s human resources department contacted the foreman about another reported threat.
The complaint alleges Ringstrom had called the company’s main office and said a worker was fortunate he did not have his rifle.
Ringstrom allegedly indicated he otherwise would have shot the employee.
The complaint does not report that Ringstrom displayed or fired a firearm during the confrontation.
Felony Threats of Violence Charge Filed
Prosecutors charged Ringstrom with one felony count of threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.
The charge alleges that Ringstrom threatened to commit a violent crime while recklessly disregarding the risk of causing terror.
A conviction carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
No separate firearm offense is listed in the supplied complaint.
Case Filed in Cass County Court
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 11-CR-26-1495.
The criminal complaint lists an order of detention.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Ringstrom is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Additional public court information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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