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Fire Chief Accused of Grooming Minor | Duluth News
Maple Grove’s new fire chief, 36-year-old Maddison Zikmund, is facing serious felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor over a decade ago — a crime that could shake the trust of the community he’s sworn to protect. The victim, then a 16-year-old fire explorer, claims Zikmund groomed her through escalating texts and explicit requests for nude photos before inviting her to his home in 2017, where he allegedly engaged in sexual acts. Zikmund admitted to being in a position of authority, exchanging explicit photos, and touching her sexually — though he denies full intercourse and…
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