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Bankruptcy filings surge in North Dakota amid financial strain

From Fargo to Dickinson, families face mounting debt. Discover why more North Dakotans are turning to bankruptcy for relief.

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Bankruptcy filings surge in North Dakota amid financial strain

Several individuals across North Dakota and Minnesota have recently filed for bankruptcy, according to public records. These cases include both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, indicating varying levels of debt and financial circumstances.

In Velva, North Dakota, Laurie Marie Linnertz, previously known as Laurie Marie Zimmerman, initiated a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, in Fargo, North Dakota, David Arthur Ammala and Jennifer Marie Volk also filed for Chapter 7. Justin J. Santana did the same in Minot, while Timothy R. and Tamara M. Hennessy filed jointly in Grand Forks.

In West Fargo, Joni Francis McCrackin and Melissa K. Miller-Doll, who filed for Chapter 13, joined the list of bankruptcy filers. In Carpio, North Dakota, Crystal A. Barnes, also known as Crystal King and Crystal Joiner, sought relief under Chapter 7. Similarly, Kassondra Valerie Gray, formerly known as Kassondrah Widder, filed for Chapter 7 in LaMoure, North Dakota.

In Dickinson, North Dakota, Michell Harrison, previously known as Michell Kaul, also filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The search results did not specify who filed for Chapter 7 in Wilkin County, Minnesota.

These bankruptcy filings reflect the financial challenges faced by individuals in the region. Chapter 7 bankruptcies aim to discharge most debts, while Chapter 13 involves a repayment plan. Each case is unique, and the reasons behind these filings are not publicly disclosed.

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