Scheels

MINNEAPOLIS — A trial concerning a wrongful death lawsuit against the Fargo-based retailer Scheels is set to commence in late 2026. Hennepin County District Court Judge Karen A. Janisch has scheduled the proceedings to take place between October 26 and December 4, with the trial expected to span eight days. A pretrial conference is also planned for October 16, 2026, at the Government Center in Minneapolis. The lawsuit emerged following the tragic death of 19-year-old Jordan Markie, who allegedly shot himself with a handgun provided by a Scheels employee inside the company’s Eden Prairie store … Read more