Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A second-degree DWI charge has landed Skyler Knotts behind bars in Beltrami County Jail following an arrest on March 21, 2025. According to booking details, Knotts is accused under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a), which applies when two or more aggravating factors are present — including prior convictions, refusal to test, or high blood alcohol content.
Knotts, who stands 6’3″, weighs 230 lbs, and has brown hair and hazel eyes, remains in custody with no bail set, awaiting proceedings in District Court. The severity of the charge classifies it as a gross misdemeanor, often carrying hefty penalties, potential jail time, and license revocation.
Did you know?
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A second-degree DWI in Minnesota is just one step below a felony and often includes prior offenses or refusal to submit to a test.
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Beltrami County’s seat is Bemidji, known for being the home of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
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DWI laws in Minnesota allow aggravating factors to significantly elevate a case’s severity — and ignition interlock may be required post-conviction.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News