It's Time to Vote

Voting is now open for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest.

Grilling Season Safety Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average, over 10,000 home fires are started by grills each year. July is the peak month for grill fires, but these incidents occur throughout the year. 

To safely enjoy outdoor cooki...

Peddlers and Solicitors Need a Permit in Blaine

Throughout the year door-to-door peddling, soliciting, and canvassing raises questions from Blaine residents. While most of these activities are regulated by the City, they cannot be prohibited entirely. A canvasser, for example, may go door-to-door witho...

Get Registered for Night to Unite 2023

Night to Unite is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and to meet police, fire, and other city staff.

Department Spotlight: Say Hello to the Blaine PD Traffic Unit

While safety is important year-round, the City uses June to highlight efforts to prevent injury and death through National Safety Month. Traffic injuries continue to be one of the leading causes of death globally. The NHTSA reports that there are on avera...

Annual Blaine Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions Now in Effect

As the temperature rises and our gardens and lawns thirst for hydration, it's important for us to come together as a community and follow the annual lawn sprinkling restrictions. Every year the City implements time and date restrictions for lawn ...

Blaine Construction Update - 05/26/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

2022 Drinking Water Report

By law, all community water systems are required to distribute their drinking water report to customers before July 1 of each year. This annual report, known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), includes results of water monitoring conducted on the Ci...

Development Questions?

Can the City slow or stop development?

The short answer is no. Private property owners have the right to develop their property and the right to sell their property to developers so long as the project fits within the criteria of the zoning and/or land us...

Improve Your Home With Help from the City of Blaine

Tackle a Big Project with a Major Remodeling Grant

The Major Remodeling Grant can help you make big changes. Grants are issued as reimbursements of 5 to 15 percent of the project cost, up to $7,500. Applicants must have a signed grant agreement with the Ci...

Blaine Construction Update - 05/19/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

2023 Road Construction Projects in Blaine

For the 2023 construction season, the City has three new street reconstruction projects and one street reconstruction project that is a carryover from 2022. Construction on each of the projects is planned to start in late April or May and be completed by ...

Blaine Construction Update - 05/12/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

Blaine Construction Update - 05/05/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

Blaine Construction Update - 04/27/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

Blaine Construction Update - 04/21/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

Development Spotlight: Lexington Meadows

Residents may be familiar with the ongoing development at the southwest corner of 109th and Lexington Avenue that started back in 2018 when the master plan was approved and ground broke for the Legends of Blaine senior apartment complex. This Wellington M...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest!

Blaine Construction Update - 04/13/2023

The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.

Improve Your Home With Help from the City of Blaine

The City of Blaine offers a variety of home improvement programs including grants and low interest loans to help you make your dream home a reality. 

Need help planning your project? 

Receive expert advice, free of charge, for any project ...

SBM Fire Offering Safety Events

Car seats and helmet use are two of the simplest and most important things adults can do to protect children. 

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Minnesota law states that all...

Carbon Monoxide Safety: Receive a Free CO Alarm

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. It is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the United States. Your senses cannot detect its presence. CO is produced by anything in your home that burns fuel inefficiently. Sources c...

Cleaning a Storm Drain for Over 40 Years

Patty is a very active volunteer. One of Patty’s many volunteer activities is cleaning the storm drain in front of her house. She’s been keeping the drain and surrounding curbside clear since the 1970s.

In the fall, Patty generally fills up at least a 96-g...

Department Spotlight: Blaine Police Department's Mental Health Coordinator

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...

Blaine BizConnect - March 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.

Summer Program Registration Now Open

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.

City Council Meetings Move to Earlier Start Time in March

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...

Blaine BizConnect - February 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.

Building Inspection Corner: Important Questions to Ask Contractors.

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...

Connect with City Hall to Get Your Questions Answered

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...

105th Area Master Developer Selected

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...

Blaine BizConnect - January 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.

Department Spotlight: Say "Hello" to the Blaine PD K9 Unit

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...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest!

2023 Budget and Levy Approved

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...

Swanson Dog Park Sculpture Carved by Eddie Turner

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 ...

Blaine BizConnect - December 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.

Salt Watch Volunteers Wanted

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...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring/Summer Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring/Summer Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest!