East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Devils Lake man is facing three felony charges in Polk County District Court.
Karl Vernon Krogfoss, 58, is charged in a warrant complaint filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
The charges stem from alleged incidents on November 6, 2025, in East Grand Forks.
The complaint says the incidents happened during a T4 Career Summit at Northland Community and Technical College.
Students from Central Middle School were attending a session about HVAC careers.
Three Felony Counts Filed
Krogfoss is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual contact.
He is also charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The court complaint lists three alleged victims.
Two students were 13 years old, according to the complaint.
One student was 14 years old, according to the complaint.
Second-degree criminal sexual contact carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
It can also carry a $35,000 fine, or both.
Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
It can also carry a $20,000 fine, or both.
Complaint Details Allegations
According to the complaint, a chaperone noticed students becoming uncomfortable during the HVAC session.
The complaint says Krogfoss made comments about girls’ smiles and appearance.
It also says he stood near female students during a hands-on activity.
The chaperone reported that Krogfoss placed his hands on students’ sides.
One student also reported that he touched her hair, according to the complaint.
The chaperone later told event staff about the concerns.
The complaint says Krogfoss was told not to touch students.
After the session, students later reported more concerns to the chaperone.
Police were then contacted.
Students Reported Unwanted Contact
The complaint says three students later described unwanted touching during the session.
One 13-year-old student said Krogfoss touched her back and buttocks over clothing.
A 14-year-old student said he touched her back, hips, and buttocks over clothing.
Another 13-year-old student said he touched her hair, hip, back, and buttocks.
The students said the contact made them uncomfortable.
The alleged conduct happened near work benches during the career session.
The case is listed as Polk County Court File No. 60-CR-26-532.
More information about Minnesota court records can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Details about Minnesota criminal sexual conduct laws are available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction.
Krogfoss is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.