Daniel Ray Kaster, 52, is charged in Polk County District Court. The charges include felony threats of violence and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.<\/p>\n
The accusations come from an incident reported on February 12, 2026. The case remains pending in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n
Messages Allegedly Sent After Bar Visit<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, Kaster visited Liquor Pigs in Winger that evening. He later left the business.<\/p>\n
About four minutes later, messages allegedly appeared on the bar\u2019s Facebook page. The bar\u2019s owner manages that account.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the messages focused on political disagreements. Some messages allegedly included violent language and a request for a gun.<\/p>\n
Kaster also allegedly mentioned a revolution. He reportedly wrote that Liquor Pigs was first on his list.<\/p>\n
The owner contacted the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office. She requested that Kaster be banned from the business.<\/p>\n
Complaint Describes Police Interview<\/h2>\n
Authorities later contacted Kaster at his Winger apartment. The complaint says he admitted the messages were extreme.<\/p>\n
He also allegedly admitted that he crossed a line. Investigators said he understood why others felt frightened.<\/p>\n
Kaster was informed that he could no longer enter Liquor Pigs.<\/p>\n
Another person told investigators that Kaster had sent a separate text message. That message allegedly discussed killing racists.<\/p>\n
The person also reported receiving a message mentioning crosshairs. Prosecutors claim the statements caused fear at the bar.<\/p>\n
Charges and Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n
The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. It also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n
More information about the charge is available under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n The misdemeanor assault charge carries up to 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n That charge is explained under Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>.<\/p>\n Members of the public can search available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A criminal charge is only an accusation. Kaster is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
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