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KARE 11's investigation examined tax filings from Refocus Recovery, an addiction-recovery nonprofit led until late January 2024 by Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders, raising questions about payments to its for-profit partner Kyros amid a state Medicaid-billing investigation.
Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders, former executive director of Refocus Recovery, issued a statement calling KARE 11's reporting on the nonprofit's billing practices "irresponsible and inaccurate," disputing the investigative findings.
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- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
- Served with on City of Blaine, current
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Current employer or business: City of Blaine, MN
Served four consecutive terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37B (2009-2017), including as Minority Whip (2013-2014) and Assistant Majority Leader (2015-2017). Professionally a Commercial Insurance Representative for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company; earlier interned in U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad's Minnetonka office. Mayor of Blaine since Jan. 1, 2021 (re-elected 2024, term through Dec. 31, 2028); serves as President of the Blaine Economic Development Authority. B.A. Political Science (minor in History), University of Minnesota.
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- Tim Sanders (Mayor of Blaine, Minnesota, candidate 2024) — Ballotpedia (checked 2026-09-30)
- Tim Sanders, Member Profile — Minnesota House of Representatives (checked 2026-09-30)
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