{"id":15435,"date":"2026-01-31T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=15435"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:05:17","slug":"halma-woman-charged-after-9-8-pound-seizure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/halma-woman-charged-after-9-8-pound-seizure\/","title":{"rendered":"Halma Woman Charged After 9.8-Pound Seizure"},"content":{"rendered":"

HALMA, Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> A Halma woman faces a felony cannabis charge. Deputies reported seizing almost 10 pounds of marijuana.<\/p>\n

Jessica Marie Klegstad, 45, of Halma, is charged with one felony count. The case lists \u201ccannabis possession in the first degree.\u201d The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 152.0263<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What the complaint alleges<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the case began on January 3, 2026. The complaint says Klegstad\u2019s husband, Kerry Klegstad, called the Kittson County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>. He asked to speak with a deputy in person.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a deputy met him at their Halma home. Kerry Klegstad then led the deputy to a room with his wife\u2019s belongings. The complaint says he pointed out an orange tote that was mostly full.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Kerry Klegstad also directed the deputy to a second tote. It was inside a trailer on their farm property. The complaint says the trailer was used as a \u201cparty\u201d spot.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported seizing about 9.8 pounds of cannabis flower from the two totes. State guidance allows up to two pounds of cannabis flower in a private home. The state outlines limits on its adult-use cannabis page<\/a>. The limit is also listed in Minnesota Statute 342.09<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint also describes two smoking pipes that Kerry Klegstad turned over. One pipe was described as clean. The other pipe was described as dirty.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the dirty pipe tested \u201cpresumptively positive\u201d for methamphetamine. Kerry Klegstad told deputies the drugs and pipes were his wife\u2019s, the complaint states. Court papers do not list a public statement from Jessica Marie Klegstad.<\/p>\n

\"Jessica
Jessica Marie Klegstad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Court status<\/h2>\n