Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Halma woman is facing three felony counts in Kittson County District Court.
Court records say the case involves an altered refund check from a Moorhead law firm.
Prosecutors charged Jessica Marie Klegstad, 45, of Halma.
The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25000177 and Court File No. 35-CR-25-192.
What authorities allege
A criminal complaint says a law office manager reported the issue on December 17, 2025.
The manager, Gwendolyn Hoberg, works for Ringstrom DeKrey in Moorhead.
She said the firm once represented Klegstad but later withdrew.
She told investigators that Klegstad’s husband paid the retainer from his own account.
The firm said that the account was not joint.
The firm said it owed Kerry Klegstad $2,930 for unused fees.
The firm wrote a $2,930 check to Kerry Klegstad from an American Federal Bank account.
The firm mailed the check by certified mail, according to the complaint.
Investigators say the check was changed to $29,030.
They say it was deposited into Kerry Klegstad’s account at Prime Security Bank in Karlstad.
Bank records and interview
Investigators obtained bank records using an administrative subpoena, the complaint says.
Those records show a deposit date of December 12, 2025.
Investigators later spoke with Kerry Klegstad at his farm, the complaint says.
He said he signed for a letter but did not open it.
He said he did not deposit the check.
He also said the endorsement signature was not his.
He said he did not allow anyone to sign his name.
Arrest and statement
After the interview, investigators went to the couple’s residence, the complaint says.
They arrested Jessica Klegstad and took her to the sheriff’s office.
She received a Miranda warning, according to the complaint.
She first denied altering the check, the complaint says.
Investigators say she then admitted to changing the amount at home.
They say she admitted to signing Kerry Klegstad’s name without permission.
Charges and next steps
- Two felony counts of check forgery.
- One felony count of offering a forged check.
The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison per count.
It also lists a maximum fine of $20,000 per count.
Charges are allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent.
Related links
- Minnesota Statute 609.631 (Check forgery)
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
- Kittson County Sheriff’s Office
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.