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Limitless Media 4/29/25 Limitless Media 4/29/25

Dakota County Attorney’s Office Announces Criminal Charges Won’t Be Filed in Pam Bakken Case

City of South St. Paul City releases an official statement, and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office announces they won’t be filing charges against Council Member Pamela Bakken.

Limitless Media 4/11/25 Limitless Media 4/11/25

Dakota County Attorney Announced They Won’t Be Filing Criminal Charges in Pam Bakken Case

A formal petition to begin the recall process against South St. Paul City Council Member Pamela Bakken was filed Friday morning at City Hall, marking the latest development in a months-long controversy surrounding the council member.

Limitless Media 3/10/25 Limitless Media 3/10/25

South St. Paul Council Member Pam Bakken’s Daycare License Suspended By DHS

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has suspended the license of Pamela Bakken, a family child care provider in South St. Paul and a member of South St. Paul’s City Council, following serious allegations involving child endangerment.

Limitless Media 11/20/24 Limitless Media 11/20/24

South St. Paul Mayor James Francis Fined $500 for Violations in Campaign Finance Case

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) has concluded that Mayor James Francis of South St. Paul, Minnesota, violated sections of the Minnesota Fair Campaign Practices Act during his 2024 re-election campaign.

Limitless Media 10/23/24 Limitless Media 10/23/24

South St. Paul Mayor Faces Allegations of Campaign Finance Violations and Misconduct; Complaint Sent to State and Federal Officials

A formal complaint has been filed against Mayor James "Jimmy" P. Francis, accusing him of multiple violations of Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Fair Campaign Practices Acts, alongside allegations of inappropriate conduct.