Maple Grove

A man has been charged after allegedly hitting a motorcyclist in Maple Grove and fleeing the scene, resulting in the victim losing her leg. The incident occurred when the driver left the area following the collision.

Maddison Zikmund, Maple Grove's fire chief, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2017 while she was part of the Fire Explorer program he led. The investigation revealed explicit communications between Zikmund and the victim, and he admitted to exchanging explicit photos but denied sexual contact. Zikmund is on administrative leave, and his first court appearance is scheduled for September 4.

The Maple Grove Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a 65-year-old woman with medical conditions who was last seen leaving her home in a cab on Saturday. Authorities are urging the public to provide any relevant information.

A Maple Grove home was significantly damaged by a major fire that occurred on Saturday evening. The fire caused extensive damage to the property.

The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is hosting its third annual Heads Up! Golf Tournament at Rush Creek Golf Course in Maple Grove to raise funds for cancer-related programs. Last year's event generated over $36,000 for initiatives like free oral cancer screenings, patient support groups, and research. Dr. Deepak Kademani, the foundation's founder, discussed the cause with anchor Brett Hoffland.

Severe thunderstorms and hail are affecting Minnesota, with tornado warnings in northern counties. KSTP.com provides updates and a gallery of storm-related images and videos from locations including Champlin, Maple Grove, and Roseville.