Isanti sheriff’s foundation treasurer charged in $100K swindle
Isanti County Sheriff's Foundation treasurer Kim Nordenstrom has been charged with two counts of theft by swindle after a criminal complaint alleges she diverted nearly $100,000 in grant money that was to be stewarded for Project 612, a Minneapolis nonprofit serving at-risk youth. Investigators from the Chisago County Sheriff's Office say Nordenstrom used funds for personal debt and farm equipment; the case is filed in Isanti County District Court and could carry up to 20 years on the theft count.
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📌 Key Facts
- Treasure/defendant: Kim Nordenstrom, treasurer of the Isanti County Sheriff's Foundation, charged with two counts of theft by swindle.
- Amount: Investigators say nearly $100,000 intended for Project 612 was misappropriated.
- Impact and investigation: Project 612 is a Minneapolis organization serving at-risk youth; Chisago County Sheriff's Office investigators handled the probe due to a conflict of interest, and charges were filed in Isanti County District Court.