Bemidji: Gina Aalgaard Booked on Felony DWI Charge

BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Gina Aalgaard was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Sept. 3, 2026.

Aalgaard, 61, faces two traffic-related charges listed in the jail record.

One charge is driving while impaired with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

The jail record classifies that DWI charge as a felony.

A second charge alleges driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.

That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

Felony DWI Charge Listed

The DWI count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).

That provision covers driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

The level can also apply when that concentration is measured within two hours of driving.

The jail entry does not describe the traffic stop or provide a reported alcohol concentration.

It also does not explain why the DWI count is classified as a felony.

Under Minnesota law, DWI penalties can depend on prior incidents and other statutory factors.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 for the DWI offense language.

Gina Aalgaard booking photo

Gina Aalgaard | Beltrami County Jail booking photo

Aalgaard also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.

The law covers certain drivers whose licenses were canceled or denied as inimical to public safety.

The state must also establish required notice and prohibited driving under the statute.

The jail record classifies this count as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for the full requirements.

The booking record lists Aalgaard’s date of birth as Oct. 24, 1964.

It lists her height as five feet, five inches and her weight as 105 pounds.

The record lists blonde hair and blue eyes.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.

That field alone does not explain release conditions or whether a separate hold applies.

The court branch is listed as District Court.

Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji.

Readers can check the official Beltrami County inmate locator for updated custody information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Aalgaard remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

The booking record does not provide a final judgment in the case.

It also does not include a detailed criminal complaint or police report.

No police officer names are included in this report.

Additional court records may provide more information about the allegations and future hearings.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.