Posted on: April 5, 2021
The Blaine Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of summer programming in 2021. Back this summer is the popular Playnet program, Safety Camp, youth sports, and much more.
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Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0001
APPLICANT: Meadowland Estates (Meadowlands Development, LLC)
LOCATION: 128th Avenue NE & Harpers Stre...
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0003
APPLICANT: Harpers Landing (Harpers Grove, LLC)
LOCATION: NW Corner of Harpers Street & 125th Avenue ...
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0016
APPLICANT: Turfco Manufacturing Inc.
LOCATION: 1655 101st Ave NE (see map)
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0017
APPLICANT: Unclaimed Freight Discount LLC
LOCATION: 1237 97th Avenue NE (see map)
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0020
APPLICANT: Arris II Apartments
LOCATION: 9440 and 9460 Ulysses Street NE (see map)
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
CASE: 21-0023
APPLICANT: Blaine Square 2nd Addition (Blaine Square LLC)
LOCATION: 12403 & 12417 Ulysses Street NE (...
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT BEFORE THE BLAINE CITY COUNCIL ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CLOVER LEAF PARKWAY AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 18-18
NOTICE is hereby given that the City C...
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Posted on: March 31, 2021
2020 was a year unlike any other with the COVID-19 global pandemic upending many communities across the globe. In Blaine residential development has weathered the upheaval and continued to move forward with 265 new residential units permitted and 402 new ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 31, 2021
2020 was a year unlike any other with the COVID-19 global pandemic upending many communities across the globe. In Blaine residential development has weathered the upheaval and continued to move forward with 265 new residential units permitted and 402 new ...
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: March 24, 2021
As many of you know by now the exciting project that everyone here at city hall has been waiting for is now moving forward. Starting Monday March 29th in preparation for the city hall project we request you do not park in the south city hall parking lot l...
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News: City Hall Remodel
Posted on: March 22, 2021
The Anoka Conservation District selected the City of Blaine as the 2020 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. Blaine has over 800 acres of dedicated open space throughout the City creating greenway corridors, opportunities to protect and restore biolo...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 18, 2021
Blaine City Council Adopts Strategic Plan
Last fall the Blaine City Council adopted a three year strategic plan. This strategic plan includes six priorities, a new mission statement, and a set of community values. City staff is now working on the implement...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 12, 2021
Thank you for the tremendous interest in the Arbor Day Tree Sale. At this time all trees are sold out.
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were the premier pioneers of screen comedy. Appearing in dozens of silent films each, the two legends blazed a trail of hilarity that still tickles our funny bones today. In this great class from Movie...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Did you know that the chimp who played Cheetah lived to be 80 years old? Did you ever wonder if there are any real apes on the Planet of the Apes? And what about the chimpanzee that co-hosted the today show? Movie Man Eric Ho...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: March 8, 2021
For Hollywood’s elite, there is no suspense like the moment before that legendary envelope is opened and the presenter utters the familiar phrase, “And the Oscar goes to…” Movie Man Eric Houston is here to guide you through all the glitz and gla...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Blaine is home to many stormwater ponds. Laddie Lake and Sunrise Lake are not stormwater ponds, and are the only recreational waters in the city.
What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is water that originates from precipitation including rain and snow and ice melt...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 9, 2021
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, poisonous gas. Human senses cannot detect its presence.
CO is produced by anything that burns fuel inefficiently. Sources can include, but are not limited to gas dryers, furnaces, stoves, burners, w...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Each year the Blaine Police Department partners with other public safety agencies to take local students on a shopping spree for holiday gifts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the in person shopping event could not happen this year but there were still kids ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Each year the Blaine Police Department partners with other public safety agencies to take local students on a shopping spree for holiday gifts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the in person shopping event could not happen this year but there were still kids ...
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News: BlaineSafetyServices
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Each year the Blaine Police Department partners with other public safety agencies to take local students on a shopping spree for holiday gifts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the in person shopping event could not happen this year but there were still kids ...
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News: Heroes & Helpers
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Garbage and recycling carts may not be placed in the street. This is especially important during the winter months to prevent the snow plows from hitting them and spilling garbage all over the snowbank where it will show up in your yard after the spring t...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 19, 2021
Local Economy Boost
The Blaine City Council took action to use more than $1 million of federal CARES Act funding to provide grants to Blaine small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the pandemic. These grants were awarded in fall 2020. If...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 18, 2021
On December 21, 2020 the Blaine City Council approved the 2021 property tax levy and general fund budget. The approved levy was $200,000 less than the preliminary levy that was approved in September. This levy will drop the Blaine tax rate for 2021 by one...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 16, 2021
From November 23 – December 13 the City of Blaine offered an online COVID-19 resident survey. The survey was promoted on social media, through the city website, and by local media. Over 1,100 Blaine residents participated in the survey. While the survey c...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 14, 2021
As a result of the November election three new Blaine residents have joined the Blaine City Council. Mayor Tim Sanders and Councilmembers Jason Smith and Chris Massoglia recently took the oath of office and started their terms on January 1, 2021. Sanders ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 13, 2021
The City of Blaine has an emergency notification system designed to get information out quickly during an emergency. You can choose to receive information by phone call, text message, or email. You can also pick to get the notifications by all three metho...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 16, 2020
Want to know what development activity is occurring the community? The City of Blaine has an interactive development map available on the city website. The interactive map allows anyone to see what projects are currently under review, upcoming, under cons...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The City of Blaine is using a new online permitting application system called Intuitive Municipal Solutions (iMS). The new system allows residents and contractors to submit applications and payments online, to view previously issued permits, and receive i...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The federal CARES Act provided funding to states, counties, and cities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Blaine began operating the city’s emergency operations center in mid-March and incurred a number of costs related to the pandemic...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: November 19, 2020
While Mayor Ryan holds the distinction for the longest serving member on the Blaine City Council, Councilmember Dick Swanson holds the record for longest serving in the role of councilmember. Swanson will retire at the end of his term this year after firs...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: November 19, 2020
Mayor Tom Ryan was first sworn in on the Blaine City Council in 1987. He had served on the Blaine Planning Commission for a year and decided to run for the the city council. He won that election and has never lost an election since. He served 10 years as ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: November 19, 2020
Mayor Tom Ryan was first sworn in on the Blaine City Council in 1987. He had served on the Blaine Planning Commission for a year and decided to run for the the city council. He won that election and has never lost an election since. He served 10 years as ...
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News: BlaineParks
Posted on: October 12, 2020
The City of Blaine is now using a new online permitting application system called Intuitive Municipal Solutions (iMS). The new system will allow residents and contractors to submit applications and payments online and allow you to view previously issued p...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: October 9, 2020
The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest!
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News: Blaine
Posted on: July 10, 2020
The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest!
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News: Blaine
Posted on: July 7, 2020
The Adopt a Park program is an opportunity for residents of all ages to become involved in improving the city parks and trail corridors. This is a partnership between you, neighbors, friends, and the city. Groups will work together to accomplish needed pa...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: July 7, 2020
The Adopt a Park program is an opportunity for residents of all ages to become involved in improving the city parks and trail corridors. This is a partnership between you, neighbors, friends, and the city. Groups will work together to accomplish needed pa...
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News: BlaineParks
Posted on: May 5, 2020
Nyuk nyuk nyuk! Get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know (and more) about America’s favorite nit-wits, The Three Stooges! Learn how Moe’s friendship with vaudeville megastar Ted Healey led to the creation of the Stooges, ...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: April 27, 2020
Music Together Online is designed to teach the way young children learn through play. During each online music class, the teacher will lead music activities for the whole family to sing, play, and jam along to and show how to make everyday items like dish...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: April 23, 2020
Spend a night with the Marx Brothers, North Metro TV Studio Manager, and Anoka County Film Historian Eric Houston in this terrific, one hour class. You’ll find out how the boys got their famous nicknames, how Chico and Harpo learned the piano an...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: April 22, 2020
Download and color this #RecAtHome earth day picture and post in the comments on Facebook or Instagram with hashtag #BlaineEarthDay.
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News: BlaineParks
Posted on: April 22, 2020
Download and color this #RecAtHome earth day picture and post in the comments on Facebook or Instagram with hashtag #BlaineEarthDay.
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News: Earth Day
Posted on: April 22, 2020
Download and color this #RecAtHome earth day picture and post in the comments on Facebook or Instagram with hashtag #BlaineEarthDay.
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: April 15, 2020
The City of Blaine has partnered with the Minnesota Twins to use some TC Bear coloring sheets for a fun Rec at Home coloring contest. This first contest is for ages 5 and under. Download the coloring sheet and then either email the finished masterpiece to...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Once the most famous and successful woman in the world, Mary Pickford was the original American super star. We’ll take an in depth look at her career, from her early silent films to her Oscar winning sound debut! You&rsqu...
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: March 30, 2020
6 Tips to Keep Safe Social Distances while at Parks and on Trails During COVID-19 Pandemic
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News: Rec At Home
Posted on: January 15, 2020
On December 10, 2019, the Blaine Police Department along with Target, Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View Fire Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety, Centennial Lakes Police Dep...
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News: Heroes & Helpers
Posted on: October 4, 2019
The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest.
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News: Blaine
Posted on: August 27, 2019
In 2019 there were 146 registered Night to Unite block parties in the City of Blaine. Thousands of Blaine residents were out celebrating community and building relationships. The city had two photo teams out to capture great moments from the night.
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News: Night to Unite
Posted on: August 21, 2019
Blaine Safety Camp, held in late July, brought 160 fourth graders together for two days of fun and learning. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disabling injury for children under the age of 15. The main goal of Safety Camp is to help ...
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News: Safety Camp
Posted on: July 5, 2019
The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest!
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 21, 2018
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 the Blaine Police Department along with Target, SBM Fire Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Lexington Fire Department, Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety, Centennial Lakes Police ...
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News: Heroes & Helpers
Posted on: September 5, 2018
The 2019 edition of Night to Unite was held on Tuesday, August 2, and it was another successful evening of bringing together the community as a whole.
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News: Night to Unite
Posted on: July 23, 2018
Two Day Camp Focuses on Reducing the Number of Accidental Injuries and Deaths Among Children
Another collection of Blaine soon-to-be fourth graders now possess the knowledge and tools to live safe, healthy lives after the 22nd Annual Blaine Safety Camp.
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News: Safety Camp
Posted on: May 22, 2018
Blaine World Fest was held Saturday, May 19 at Town Square Park. This celebration of nations was marked with colorful costuming, talented dancers, delicious food, and friendly vendors. Approximately 1200 people came out for the event a...
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News: WorldFest
Posted on: July 27, 2017
21st Annual Blaine Safety Camp a SuccessTwo-day camp focuses on reducing the number of accidental injuries and deaths among children.
Another collection of Blaine soon-to-be fourth graders now possess the knowledge and tools to live safe, healthy lives aft...
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News: Safety Camp
Posted on: June 1, 2017
Have you signed up for your Nextdoor account? The City of Blaine has partnered with a private online network called Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a free private social networking website for your neighborhood. Nextdoor makes it east ...
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News: Night to Unite
Posted on: May 1, 2017
BWS is one of Blaine's premier open spaces with over 500 acres of wetland and upland, and a boardwalk extending from Lexington Avenue North through both wetland and upland habitats to connect an existing paved trail to East Lake Park.
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Spotlight: BlaineParksMN
Posted on: July 1, 2016
The ninth annual World Fest was held on Saturday, May 21. Town Square Park was decorated with flags from around the world to welcome over 1600 attendees. The event kicked off with the sound of an air horn and a Chinese Lion leading a procession from City ...
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News: WorldFest
Posted on: May 4, 2016
On Saturday, April 23, Spring Lake Park Girl Scouts from K thru 7th grade organized 6 groups to clean up Aquatore Park. A few notables from the clean up effort:
- 83 Girl Scouts/30 Adults/12 Siblings = 125 Volunteers
- 24 Yard Waste Bags
- 5 Trash Bags
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News: Earth Day
Posted on: May 2, 2016
Kane Meadows Park celebrated #EarthDay this past Saturday. They had a great turnout.
- 7 bags of garbage including a tire.
- 7 bags of old leaves, mulched, racked and bagged.
- 1 ton of new mulch shoveled, wheelbarrowed and spread in at least 6 areas.
- 12 large pizz...
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News: Earth Day
Posted on: January 1, 2016
For the sixth year in a row, the Blaine Police Department teamed with Blaine SuperTarget to make the holiday season extra special for some local children. This year members of the Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View Fire Department and...
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News: Heroes & Helpers
Posted on: June 1, 2015
The Parks and Recreation Department hosted World Fest on Saturday, May 16, at Town Square Park. The event was a huge success! Around 2.200 people came out to enjoy the event. World Fest is an amazing event that brings the community together to celebrate t...
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News: WorldFest
Posted on: January 1, 2015
For the fifth year in a row, the Blaine Police Department teamed with Blaine SuperTarget to make the holiday season extra special for some local children. This year members of theSpring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department, Anoka County Sheriff’...
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News: Heroes & Helpers
Posted on: December 1, 2014
The Parks and Recreation Department hosted World Fest on Saturday, May 16, at Town Square Park. The event was a huge success! Around 2.200 people came out to enjoy the event. World Fest is an amazing event that brings the community together to celebrate t...
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News: WorldFest
Posted on: January 1, 2014
For the fourth year in a row, the Blaine Police Department teamed with Blaine SuperTarget to make the holiday season extra special for some local children. Formerly known as Shop with a Cop this year’s program has been renamed Hero’s a...
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News: Heroes & Helpers