Champlin Dayton Press

09/24/2025

When special election results rolled in Sept. 16, it was clear that DFL candidate Xp Lee secured a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Voters across three cities overwhelmingly picked the former Brooklyn Park City Council member to serve District 34B.

When special election results rolled in Sept. 16, it was clear that DFL candidate Xp Lee secured a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Voters across three cities overwhelmingly

09/19/2025

The DNR landing within the city in the Historic Village, where the Mississippi and Crow rivers meet, will be redesigned as part of the Water Trail project.

At the Sept. 9 meeting, plans for an updated Department of Natural Resources landing for launching watercraft were presented to the Dayton City Council.

09/18/2025

ICYMI: A Champlin resident felt compelled to share a project proposal concerning the powerlines along Goose Lake Road.

Champlin resident Matt Riggs addressed the Champlin City Council during open forum at its Sept. 8 meeting. After consulting with City Engineer Heather Nelson, he felt compelled to share a

09/17/2025

City Administrator Zach Doud said work sessions from June to August mainly focused on direction from the council to limit the increase of tax levy to the increase in the tax capacity for 2026, essentially leaving the tax rate the same.

He explained that the tax rate is what property taxes are calculated from. If the tax rate stays the same from one year to the next, barring changes to an individual's home value, the property tax that goes to the city will remain the same.

The Dayton City Council approved the 2026 preliminary levy and general fund budget at its Sept. 9 meeting. The council approved an 8.97% preliminary tax levy increase over the 2025

09/17/2025

With 14 of 14 precincts reporting, DFL candidate Xp Lee beat out GOP candidate Ruth Bittner for the District 34B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

09/15/2025

Two candidates are vying for the District 34B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Tomorrow, Sept. 16, voters will decide between DFL candidate Xp Lee and GOP candidate Ruth Bittner when they cast their ballots. House District 34B serves parts of C**n Rapids, Champlin and Brooklyn Park. The vacancy was caused by the fatal shooting of Rep. Melissa Hortman in June.

Two candidates are vying for the District 34B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

09/10/2025

ICYMI: The Dayton City Council approved an interim use permit for an event center and wine production building at 17501 Dayton River Road known as Thicket Hill Vineyard.

At the beginning of the Aug. 26 Dayton City Council meeting, City Administrator Zach Doud said that the city received $2.7 million of the $4 million of federal grant money

09/10/2025

Champlin residents were alerted to a shelter-in-place order Sept. 5 as police investigated a stabbing. Travis William Lester, 39 of Circle Pines, is in custody and has received two criminal charges of second-degree murder for the stabbings.

Champlin residents were alerted to a shelter-in-place order Sept. 5 as police investigated a stabbing that left a father and his wife in critical condition. The couple's son, Travis William

09/06/2025

****9/8/25 UPDATE**** At approximately 5:54pm on September 5, 2025, the Champlin Police Department, along with several neighboring agencies, responded to a reported stabbing in the 7100 block of 120th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two victims who each had multiple stab wounds. Officers treated the victims at the scene until they could be transported by Allina Ambulance Service to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The suspect had fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. He was later arrested, without incident, by officers from the Lino Lakes Police Department.

The suspect identified as Travis William Lester has been booked into the Hennepin County Jail and has been charged with two counts of Attempted Murder - 2nd Degree - with intent - not premeditated, by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Both victims are being treated for multiple stab wounds and remain hospitalized in ICU and at the time of this release they are listed as being in critical but stable condition.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information will be released at this time. Detectives are working with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to ensure all relevant and necessary evidence has been collected.

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****9/6/25 UPDATE**** The suspect, whom officers believe acted alone, has been taken into custody without incident. We want to thank all of the nearby agencies that assisted the Champlin Police Department with the 9/5/25 incident.

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🚨 Community Safety Update 🚨

At 5:54pm on September 5, 2025, the Champlin Police Department responded to a reported stabbing in the 7100 block of 120th Avenue. The suspect and victims are known to one another.

Out of an abundance of caution, officers requested a shelter-in-place while actively searching for the suspect. As of 7:20pm, investigators believe the suspect has left the City of Champlin. The shelter-in-place will be rescinded.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation,
Champlin Police Department

09/03/2025

Work continues on Champlin’s Neighborhood Project, which includes Goose Lake Parkway and the High Point neighborhood. The Champlin City Council received an update on Aug. 25.

Work continues on Champlin’s Neighborhood Project, which includes Goose Lake Parkway and the High Point neighborhood. The first layer of pavement has been placed on Goose Lake Parkway and the