Nice research!
This blue plater was indeed convicted in July 2022 for not having required licenses in ND. His case in this situation would have been much stronger if he had the sense to make 100% certain he was not touching or over the line. But sensibility is asking a lot from a blue plater.
Obviously the landowner is completely nuts. It's easy to come uncunted when dealing with Moronesotans on the wrong side of the Red River, but this individual appears to have some mental issues.