Hill City: Kory Wagner Faces Arson, Fraud Charges
Hill City (trfnews.i234.me) — Kory Alvin Wagner, 52, was arrested early Thursday on three criminal allegations.
The booking record identifies Wagner as a Hill City resident.
His arrest was recorded at 2:13 a.m. on August 27, 2026.
The listed allegations include first-degree arson, second-degree arson, and insurance fraud.
First-Degree Arson Alleged
The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.561, subdivision 3(a).
The allegation involves a building and the alleged use of combustible or flammable material.
State law covers fires allegedly started or accelerated with qualifying flammable material.
The law applies to certain buildings that are not covered by the dwelling provision.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.561.
The booking entry does not identify the building involved.
Kory Alvin Wagner booking photo.
The record also does not describe the material allegedly used.
No details about injuries were included in the supplied record.
Insurance Fraud Charge Listed
Wagner also faces an insurance fraud allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.611.
The booking description references a claim for payment.
It alleges a false representation or concealment of material facts.
Minnesota law prohibits certain false or concealed information connected to insurance claims.
The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
The arrest record does not identify the insurance company or claim amount.
It also does not explain how the fraud allegation relates to the arson charges.
Second-Degree Arson Also Alleged
A third charge alleges second-degree arson under Minnesota Statute 609.562.
The booking description references a building and property valued at $1,000 or more.
State law covers certain intentional property damage caused by fire or explosives.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.562.
The supplied booking information does not provide an estimated damage amount.
It also does not identify where the alleged fire occurred.
Additional information may appear in future court filings.
Public cases can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The charges against Wagner are allegations and do not establish guilt.
Wagner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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