Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Ogema now faces two felony charges in district court.
Prosecutors charged James Richard Uran, 47, with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree.
Court filings say the alleged victim was under 13.
The alleged offenses span several months.
Records list dates from September 3, 2019, through May 29, 2020.
The complaint also notes an age gap.
It says Uran was more than 36 months older.
Court filing and first appearance
The charges were filed in Mahnomen County District Court on January 23, 2026.
Records show the case started by summons.
Uran is scheduled for a first appearance on February 23, 2026.
The hearing time is set for 2:30 p.m.
The matter is set before Judge Seamus Patrick Duffy.
The case is filed in Mahnomen, Minnesota.
See the Mahnomen County District Court page for location details.
What the charges mean
Minnesota law calls this offense “Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree.”
The statute is Minnesota Statute 609.343.
It covers several types of alleged sexual contact.
One clause covers cases with a child under 14.
It also requires the adult to be over 36 months older.
The law also lists possible penalties if convicted.
Under the statute, the maximum prison term is 25 years.
The maximum fine listed is $35,000.
Investigation and public records
Court records say the White Earth Tribal Police Department investigated the case.
The department’s public page is on the White Earth Nation website.
The Mahnomen County Attorney’s Office filed the charges, records state.
Public court records may be available online.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch runs Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
MCRO can show a Register of Actions in many cases.
Case details may be limited by court rules and privacy laws.
People who need help can find statewide resources.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety lists crime victim resources online.
This criminal case is pending.
The allegations are not proof of guilt.
A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.