Posted on: March 15, 2023
A new position at the Blaine Police Department is changing the way police respond to mental health calls in the City. The mental health coordinator position was developed out of the need for an adaptation in emergency response to include a mental health p...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 10, 2023
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:
Case: PC23-0025
Applicant: The Ball Park
Location: 10650 Baltimore Street NE, #100 (see map)
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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: March 8, 2023
Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback about the current transportation conditions along University and Central Avenues (Hwy 47 and Hwy 65). Many Blaine residents provided insight during the July 2022 engagement activities by showing up at in-...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Registration for Blaine summer park and recreation programs is now open. There are programs and events for all ages. From toddlers to seniors and everyone in between.
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News: BlaineParks
Posted on: March 2, 2023
Starting in March all televised city meetings will start at 7PM. Previously, City Council meetings started at 7:30PM while boards and commission meetings started at either 6:30 or 7PM. Now all official meetings of the Council and boards and commissions wi...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 1, 2023
Join us at SBM Fire Station #3 in Blaine for the 20th Annual Senior Safety and Wellness Fair Thursday, May 4, from 8:30AM to 3PM.
The day starts with a vendor fair that will give participants the opportunity to talk to and collect information fro...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: February 27, 2023
Sing-alongs
Held the second Monday of the month at 10:30AM, join pianist Ardy Vos as she hands out seasonal song sheets and plays popular/lively tunes for participants to sing along to.
Jubilee
Dan Fish with the North Country Jamboree are leading this countr...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: February 21, 2023
Take in a show at the Sidekick Theatre at the Minnesota Heritage Center.
A volunteer guide will tell us about the Minnesota Heritage Center, then you will have time before lunch to explore the exhibits and learn about its rich history. The show starts at 1...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: February 16, 2023
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 15, 2023
Many Blaine residents are planning now for 2023 home projects. Before you select a contractor there are a few important questions to ask and items to research when reviewing contractors.
- Verify the status of a contractor’s license or by...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 8, 2023
Blaine city staff and elected officials are here to help you get the answers to your questions about city government. Maybe you have development questions, public safety questions. a question about a permit, an assessment, or snow plowing. Whatever your q...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 6, 2023
Take a trip down the mighty Mississippi on Friday, February 24, at 10:30AM.
This professionally presented program is very high quality and is brought to you for a small fee due to a generous donation from the Blaine Festival Committee. The journey begins i...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: January 25, 2023
In 2022 the City of Blaine completed a master planning study for the 105th Avenue corridor near the National Sports Center. This area has been identified for the development of a city core and entertainment district. In November the City Council interview...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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: January 18, 2023
The Blaine Police Department K9 Program is a vital link in providing effective and safe service to the Blaine community. The program started in the 1970s with only one K9 (Shiloh) and Officer Maurice Plowman, then revitalized in 2008 with Officer Greg Row...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 13, 2023
Councilmember Julie Jeppson was elected as Anoka County Commissioner for District 6 on November 8, 2022 and took office January 3, 2023, which created a vacancy in Ward 2 with a term to expire January 6, 2025.
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 13, 2023
Almost all the bodies of water in Blaine are stormwater ponds. These ponds are constructed and designed for the purpose of treating stormwater runoff and providing flood storage. The City of Blaine has over 700 stormwater ponds and infiltration basins tha...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 11, 2023
On December 19, the Blaine City Council adopted the 2023 general fund budget and tax levy and the Economic Development Authority levy and budget. This year Council directed staff to evaluate the budget and service levels for a growing tax base. As a resul...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 11, 2023
Thanks to a volunteer coordinator from AARP leading the charge, in-person income tax assistance will be offered at the Mary Ann Young Center beginning in February. Tax preparers and quality assurance personnel are being recruited and trained. Staff at the...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: December 21, 2022
Eddie Turner began woodcarving with knives in 2018. After a storm on his Wisconsin property resulted in many available sections of wood, Eddie completed nine chainsaw carvings. Armed with these new skills, Eddie then saw the stump at the Swanson Dog Park ...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: December 14, 2022
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: December 9, 2022
Street sweeping crews are out now. Please keep cars and any obstacles out of the road as much as possible to allow crews to do their job. Winter parking regulations are now in effect. No parking on any city street from 2AM until 7AM. Also no parking any t...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 6, 2022
North Memorial Health’s Blaine location has recently moved to a new state-of-the-art clinic designed to serve the needs of the growing Blaine community. In addition to primary and urgent care, the clinic will offer expanded services, such as ima...
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: December 5, 2022
Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is seeking volunteers for a fun way to get involved in protecting water!
Help monitor levels of chloride (salt) in local waters. Volunteers receive three test strips to measure chloride levels during the winte...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 2, 2022
Councilmember Wes Hovland has represented the first ward for the last 20 years. Hovland is retiring from the Blaine City Council at the end of the year.
Hovland moved to Blaine in 1980 after he completed a five-year stint in the United States Air...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: December 1, 2022
Construction is underway on the Blaine Square II & III addition on the southeast corner of 125th and Ulysses, creating additional commercial space within the City and bringing in new restaurants. Eight new buildings are part of this capital real estat...
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: November 30, 2022
The Northtown Area Redevelopment Study has concluded and city staff is working toward the next steps to make this plan a reality.
A top priority for the Northtown Redevelopment Study is for City Staff to identify short-term wins and timelines and...
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: November 16, 2022
Only three percent of family-owned businesses make it to the fourth generation and beyond with the average lifespan of a family business being 24 years. General Pattern has beat the odds by celebrating their 100th year in business.
Founded by Ernest Reilan...
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News: BlaineBiz
Posted on: November 15, 2022
After a busy midterm election season, a huge thank you is in order to the Blaine City Clerk's Office and all election workers for their hard work. While election administration may be the most visible role of the city clerk, this team does much m...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: September 29, 2022
Community Standards is part of the City of Blaine’s Safety Services Department. Community Standards consists of four divisions; Neighborhood Services, Fire Inspections, Housing Services, and Facilities. This department includes the City’s Fire Marshal and...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: September 26, 2022
A new community initiative to clean up stormwater in southern Blaine is now in the final stages of completion. The Aurelia Park Pond project is a partnership between the City of Blaine and Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) to help reduce water pollutio...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: September 21, 2022
Earlier this summer, the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Master Plan. The 105th Avenue/Radisson Road industrial area has been identified in Blaine’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as a priority redevel...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: September 21, 2022
Thank you so much to everyone who came out last weekend to our annual WorldFest event! Thank you to our wonderful residents, non-residents who came out, vendors, performers, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. It truly takes all of you to put on such an amaz...
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News: WorldFest
Posted on: September 14, 2022
In-person one-on-one Medicare Counseling Assistance appointments are now available at the MAYC to help you navigate the Medicare process. Get your questions answered by a professionally trained representative of Trellis, a partner of the MN Board on Aging...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: September 17, 2021
Blaine WorldFest includes dance performances, food, vendor booths, and a great afternoon of community building.
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News: WorldFest
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: 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: 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.
On ...
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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
Af...
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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 the Police Departme...
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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 and Helpers, and incl...
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News: Heroes & Helpers