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š± Champlin senatorās family reveals chilling new details in lawsuit
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In today's newsletter:
- Champlin senatorās family reveals chilling new details in lawsuit
- How a Champlin Park softball star helped shape a statewide ruling
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 30 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 45, low: 27.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Hoffman family sues Vance Boelter; lawsuit reveal more about attack and its aftermath (kstp.com) ā A Champlin family is suing the man accused of a deadly, politically motivated attack that left Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette shot multiple times in their Champlin home. The lawsuit describes stalking before the June ambush, the terrifying struggle at their door, and the lasting physical and emotional injuries they say will require lifelong care. 
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ā¢ MN transgender athletes: Federal appeals court denies challenge to state's inclusive policy (fox9.com) ā Champlin residents should know a federal appeals court has kept Minnesotaās inclusive policy for transgender student athletes in place, meaning the Champlin Park softball pitcher at the center of a major lawsuit can keep playing. The ruling doesnāt end the legal fight, but it blocks an immediate change while the broader challenge over state sports rules continues in district court. Ā Ā Ā
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š Nearby News
Osseo
- Obituaries 04/16/26 (thedrummer.com)
Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Park Council Considers More Than Doubling Mayor's Salary (ccxmedia.org)
- Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Brooklyn Park Group Home (ccxmedia.org)
- Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center community calendar April 16-30 (hometownsource.com)
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