Maple Grove’s fire chief, Maddison Zikmund, resigned amid serious criminal charges of sexual misconduct with a teenage girl from 2017, when she was part of the fire explorer program. Facing third-degree criminal sexual conduct charges — including grooming, explicit messaging, and inappropriate touching at his home — Zikmund admitted to wrongdoing during interviews. He was placed on administrative leave after the investigation was uncovered, and the department continues operations under Acting Chief Bill Abderhalden. The city is now preparing to recruit a permanent replacement, seeking council approval to begin the search and ensure leadership stability.

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