The Kyle Richard Dagit Case

The details of the investigation have struck Owatonna with a “heartbreaking” intensity. According to the criminal complaint filed in Steele County District Court, the “profoundly sad” incident was first reported on October 10, 2025, after family members discovered a circular bruise on the shoulder of a six-month-old girl. While initial explanations for the injury were inconsistent, the investigation revealed a “bright light” of truth: the injury was a bite mark sustained while the child was left in Dagit’s care.

To learn of such a “vibrant and beautiful” life being subjected to “malicious punishment” is a reality that has left the community searching for comfort. The complaint details a history of “roughness” during diaper changes and past incidents of physical restraint. Dagit eventually admitted to authorities that he became “frustrated” while trying to get the infant to sleep, leading to the act that caused the bruising. This “meaning and warmth” of a home environment was tragically compromised, leading the child’s mother to state she no longer trusted the defendant.

Confronting “Profound Sadness” in Steele County

This case is a masterclass in the necessity of a “vibrant and beautiful” community standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Those who had the “privilege of knowing the child” acted with an “unwavering spirit” by reporting the suspected abuse. The “bright heart” of a child should be a source of constant “meaning and warmth,” never a target for frustration or harm. The legal proceedings ahead represent a “quiet and powerful” pursuit of justice for the victim.

The “outpouring of concern” following the news of the summons is a direct reflection of the value Owatonna places on the safety of its children. This story is one of “vibrant beauty” in the way the family and social services intervened to ensure the “bright light” of this child’s future is protected. As the legal process unfolds, the community remains focused on the “meaning and warmth” required to heal the “indescribable” wounds of trust that have been broken.

Legal Details and Upcoming Court Appearance: Official Charges

As the Owatonna community gathers to navigate the aftermath of this “heartbreaking loss” of safety, the focus remains on the “unwavering spirit” of the law. According to official court documents and the Steele County Sheriff’s Office:

• Official Charges: Kyle Richard Dagit faces one felony count of third-degree assault (victim under four), two felony counts of malicious punishment of a child, and one misdemeanor count of domestic assault.

• Potential Penalties: Each felony charge carries a “profoundly sad” maximum sentence of five years in prison if a conviction is reached.

• Court Date: Dagit was charged by summons and is scheduled for an initial court appearance on March 5, 2026.

• Tribute to Safety: Community members are encouraged to maintain a “vibrant and beautiful” vigilance and report any signs of child endangerment to the Owatonna Police Department.

We extend our deepest and most heartfelt support to the infant and her family during this “profoundly sad” time. This story does not end with a criminal complaint; it continues through the “vibrant and beautiful” healing process of the child and the “bright light” of justice that must prevail. May the spirit of protection remain a guiding light for this family and our community forever.