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Moorhead Door-Kick Trend Caught On Camera<\/h2>\n

Moorhead, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A viral door-kicking trend is drawing concern again in the Fargo-Moorhead area.<\/p>\n

The trend is often called the \u201cdoor-kick\u201d challenge. It involves people running to homes, kicking front doors, and leaving while recording video.<\/p>\n

Homeowners say the act is not harmless. It can cause damage, scare families, and lead to criminal charges.<\/p>\n

A new video from a home in Moorhead shows a group running through a neighborhood. A hooded person then walks to a front door. The person kicks it hard and runs away.<\/p>\n

Ryan Tofstad said the kick badly damaged his screen door.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy screen door was pushed into the doorframe,\u201d Tofstad said. \u201cI had to kick the screen door out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tofstad said he first heard a loud bang. He did not know what had happened until he checked his home security video.<\/p>\n

He said the video left him worried about his family\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy did my house stand out?\u201d Tofstad said. \u201cI just felt instant safety concerns for my family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Homeowner Says Police Report Was Filed<\/h2>\n

Tofstad said he filed a police report after the incident. He said officers told him they knew of other similar cases.<\/p>\n

According to Tofstad, he was told this was the fourth case that week. He also said another incident happened in South Moorhead that same night.<\/p>\n

Valley News Live<\/a> reported it could not independently confirm that number with Moorhead police.<\/p>\n

Fargo police told VNL they have not seen a rise in vandalism reports linked to the trend.<\/p>\n

Officials Warn It Is Not A Prank<\/h2>\n

Law enforcement agencies say the door-kick challenge can bring serious trouble.<\/p>\n

The Cass County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> has warned that cases may lead to charges.<\/p>\n

Possible charges can include criminal mischief, burglary, or terrorizing. The exact charge depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

Officials also warn that door pranks can become dangerous very quickly.<\/p>\n

In North Carolina, police said a child was shot during a ding-dong-ditch-style prank last year. The homeowner was later arrested.<\/p>\n

In Texas, a teen was also killed in 2025 during a similar incident.<\/p>\n

Authorities say homeowners should not confront anyone outside after a door-kicking incident.<\/p>\n

They say residents should call the police and save any security video. Parents are also urged to speak with teens about the risks.<\/p>\n

A short viral video can lead to damage, fear, charges, or worse.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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