South St. Paul council member's daycare license reinstated
South St. Paul City Council member Pam Bakken had her in-home daycare license conditionally reinstated after appealing the state's revocation tied to a Dec. 6, 2024 incident in which a 3-year-old tested positive for methamphetamine. Dakota County prosecutors rescinded a maltreatment determination, saying they could not prove exposure occurred at the daycare beyond a reasonable doubt, but a separate DHS order keeps the facility closed pending conditions; residents have launched a recall petition with over 2,500 signatures.
đ Key Facts
- A 3-year-old tested positive for methamphetamine after reportedly ingesting something at the South St. Paul daycare on Dec. 6, 2024 and was hospitalized.
- DHS suspended the license in March and revoked it in July; after an appeal, Dakota County prosecutors rescinded the maltreatment finding and DHS reinstated a two-year conditional license.
- Residents have collected more than 2,500 signatures on a recall petition seeking Bakken's removal from the South St. Paul City Council.