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Council reconsiders and approves premise permit for Community Charities to manage gaming for Heroes Helping Heroes

5617572 · June 2, 2025
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After debate about whether charitable gambling funds should stay locally based, the council reconsidered a denied premise permit and approved a permit involving Community Charities of Minnesota and Heroes Helping Heroes.

The Blaine City Council voted Monday to reconsider and approve a premise permit for charitable gambling at X Golf, allowing Community Charities of Minnesota to operate gaming that will benefit Heroes Helping Heroes.

City Clerk Sorensen explained the matter had been heard May 19 and denied by a 5‑1 vote because several council members prefer permitting organizations that are locally based. The council on Monday reconsidered the application after representatives from Heroes Helping Heroes and Community Charities…

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