Case number: 3:25-bk-30004 - The Ruins, LLC - North Dakota Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    The Ruins, LLC

  • Court

    North Dakota (ndbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Shon Hastings

  • Filed

    01/06/2025

  • Last Filing

    06/04/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
NODISCH, NTCAPR, NOCLOSE, TRANSCRIPT 90, CONVERTED



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of North Dakota (Fargo)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-30004

Assigned to: Judge Shon Hastings
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  01/06/2025
Date converted:  12/31/2025
341 meeting:  02/06/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  06/01/2026
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  07/07/2025
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  03/27/2026
Deadline for financial mgmt. course:  03/27/2026

Debtor

The Ruins, LLC

1405 1st Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
CASS-ND
Tax ID / EIN: 37-1980547

represented by
Christianna A. Cathcart

The Dakota Bankruptcy Firm
1630 First Ave N
Ste. B PMB 24
Fargo, ND 58102-4246
701-394-3215
Email: christianna@dakotabankruptcy.com

Maurice VerStandig

The Dakota Bankruptcy Firm
1630 1st Avenue N
Suite B PMB 24
Fargo, ND 58102
701-394-3215
Email: mac@mbvesq.com

Trustee

Gene W Doeling

Bankruptcy Trustee
3429 Interstate Blvd. S.
P.O. Box 9231
Fargo, ND 58106-9231
701-232-8757
TERMINATED: 01/05/2026

 
 
Trustee

Erik A. Ahlgren

Bankruptcy Trustee
220 W. Washington Ave., Suite 105
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-2775

represented by
ERIK A. AHLGREN

Ahlgren Law Office, PLLC
220 W. Washington Ave.
Ste 105
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-2775
Email: erik@ahlgrenlawoffice.net

Erik A. Ahlgren

Bankruptcy Trustee
220 W. Washington Ave., Suite 105
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-2775
Fax : 218-998-6404
Email: erik@ahlgrenlawoffice.net

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee

Suite 1015 U.S. Courthouse
300 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-334-1350
represented by
Sarah J. Wencil

Office of the U.S. Trustee
Suite 1015 U.S. Courthouse
300 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-334-1366
Fax : 612-335-4032
Email: sarah.j.wencil@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
06/04/2026363Order Approving Motion for Sale of Real Estate, Free of Liens and Encumbrances, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(f) and Distribution of Proceeds from the Sale (Related Doc # 324). Signed on 6/4/2026 (sfh) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
06/03/2026362Hearing Held On 324 Motion for Sale of Real Estate, Free of Liens and Encumbrances, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363(f) filed by Trustee Erik A. Ahlgren. APPEARANCES BY: Attorney Erik Ahlgren for Trustee; Attorney Kesha Tanabe for Red River State Bank; Attorney David Tanabe for Hilco Real Estate; Attorney John Krings for D & M Industries; Attorney Jordan Feist for Watertown Development Company; Attorney Doug Murch for Jesse Craig. DISPOSITION: For the reasons stated on the record at the June 3, 2026, hearing, Trustee's Motion for Sale of Real Estate, Free of Liens and Encumbrances, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363(f) is granted in part. TIME OF HEARING: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 12:20 p.m. to 2:02 p.m. (sfh) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
06/03/2026361PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 6/3/2026 9:59:14 AM ]. File Size [ 105453 KB ]. Run Time [ 03:39:42 ]. (admin). (Entered: 06/03/2026)
06/02/2026360Order Granting Motion by D & M Industries for Attorney John Krings to Appear By Video Conference at the hearings on Trustee Ahlgren's Motion to Authorize Rule 2004 Examinations scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and Trustee Ahlgren's Motion for Sale of Real Estate, Free of Liens and Encumbrances, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363(f) scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Related Doc # 359).
Video conference instructions and the link to join are located at: https://www.ndb.uscourts.gov/video-conferences. Pursuant to Local Rule 5001-2, parties appearing by video conference must test in advance. To test your video conference connection, please submit the form located at https://www.ndb.uscourts.gov/VCtestform.
Ordered By Judge Shon Hastings. (Text order only). Signed on 6/2/2026 (sfh) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
06/02/2026359Motion to Appear By Video Conference (related documents 330 Motion for Examination) Filed by Creditor D & M Industries, Inc. (Krings, John) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
06/01/2026358Exhibit List Filed by Interested Party Jesse Craig ( related document(s)324 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear under Section 363(f), 339 Objection). (Murch, Douglas) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/2026357Witness List Filed by Interested Party Jesse Craig ( related document(s)324 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear under Section 363(f), 339 Objection). (Murch, Douglas) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/2026356Exhibit List , Witness List Joinder in Chapter 7 Trustee's Filed by Broker Hilco Real Estate, LLC ( related document(s)353 Witness List, 354 Exhibit List). (Tanabe, David) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/2026355Order Granting Motion by Trustee Erik Ahlgren for Witness Michael Martin of Sioux Falls Commercial, Inc. to Appear By Video Conference at the hearing on Trustee Ahlgren's Motion for Sale of Real Estate, Free of Liens and Encumbrances, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363(f) scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Related Doc # 352).
The Court finds compelling circumstances justify allowing Michael Martin to appear and testify by video conference. Prior to the hearing, Counsel must instruct Mr. Martin on proper video conference protocol and procedures, and Mr. Martin must agree to comply with these procedures and local rules. With these safeguards in place, the Court finds cause for granting the motion. The motion is granted. Michael Martin is permitted to appear and testify in open court by video conference
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Video conference instructions and the link to join are located at: https://www.ndb.uscourts.gov/video-conferences. Pursuant to Local Rule 5001-2, parties appearing by video conference must test in advance. To test your video conference connection, please submit the form located at https://www.ndb.uscourts.gov/VCtestform.
Ordered By Judge Shon Hastings. (Text order only). Signed on 6/1/2026 (sfh) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/2026354Exhibit List for hearing on 6/3/26 Filed by Trustee Erik A. Ahlgren ( related document(s)324 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear under Section 363(f)). (Ahlgren, Erik) (Entered: 06/01/2026)