1812Military
He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812 and in the establishment of the Canadian–United States boundary.
1853History
On August 30, 1853, Stephen Champlin's daughter, Eliza Ellen Champlin, married John B.
1859History
In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton.
1870History
He died in 1870 in Buffalo, New York.
1965History
== Notable people ==
John Hoffman (born January 17, 1965) Minnesota Senate member
Darby Nelson (1940 – 2022), writer and politician, lived in Champlin.
1972History
Kimberly Potter (born June 18, 1972), former Brooklyn Center police officer and veteran since 1995, who accidentally killed 20-year-old Plymouth citizen Daunte Wright was born a...
1976History
The celebration began in 1976 to recognize Champlin's history.
1985Disaster
Champlin and Anoka have shared a fire department since 1985, with individual fire stations in each city.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,193 people, 7,425 households, and 5,925 families living in the city.
2008Culture
The police department moved to the Champlin Public Safety Facility in 2008.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 24,710 people, 8,328 households, and 6,305 families living in the city.
2023History
=== Potential secession from Hennepin County ===
On August 31, 2023, the Champlin City Council held a joint meeting with nearby Dayton to discuss both the city's potential seces...
2025Culture
The festival was canceled in 2025 in the wake of the attack on John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman.