Blaine Construction Update - 7/1/2022

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

Notice of Public Hearing Before the Blaine Planning Commission, Case: 22-0041

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:

CASE: 22-0041

APPLICANT: Perry Heathfield Preserve

LOCATION: 11511 7th Street NE and 11391 President Drive NE (see map)...

Notice of Public Hearing Before the Blaine Planning Commission, Case: 22-0042

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:

CASE: 22-0042

APPLICANT: Sunrise Elementary School

LOCATION: 12576 Lever Street NE (see map)

Legal description on file a...

MAYC Outing: Faribault Woolen Mill and Steele County Free Fair

On August 18, enjoy an outing with historical locations, and one of the best county free fairs in the state.

Head to southern Minnesota for a tour of the historic 156-year-old Faribault Woolen Mill, nestled along the Cannon River. Fifth-generation craftspe...

Blaine Construction Update - 06/23/2022

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

Independence Day Week of Fun at MAYC

Add to the summer fun by joining Independence Week of Fun at the Mary Ann Young Center for one or several of these fun events! 

Tuesday, July 5, 11AM - Independence Day Party

Enjoy light refreshments and patriotic music. Don't forget to we...

June 21, 2022 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

June 20, 2022 City Council Meeting

Record Your Life Story

Family stories are some of the most important stories we have. What did Grandpa John do for a living? What country did Grandma Pat come from? Whatever happened to Great Aunt Barb? Too often, these kinds of stories get lost from generation to generation. N...

Coffee Chat

What's on your mind today? Call in and tell us on our Monday thru Friday Coffee Chat. Give us a call and share a chuckle, a story, or tell us what is on your mind. Join us with a favorite morning beverage to start your day. We guarantee good comp...

Blaine Construction Update - 06/15/2022

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

June 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Get Registered for Night to Unite

Have you registered your block party for Night to Unite? Registration is open until July 18, 2022.

Blaine BizConnect - June 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.

New Blaine City Council Wards

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. This process begins once the federal census is completed every 10 years. Using data from the 2020 Census, ne...

June 6, 2022 City Council Meeting

Building Inspections Corner: Importance of Backflow Devices

What is backflow prevention?

When the domestic water supply system is connected to any system that has the potential to pollute or contaminate the building or city water supply, backflow protection is required. The type of device installed is determined by...

Election Judges Needed

Did you know that it takes about 30,000 election judges to hold an election in Minnesota? Serving as an election judge is an excellent way to get involved in your community. You will learn election procedures and help ensure elections are administered in ...

Department Spotlight: Building Inspections Staff

The Building Inspections team is part of the Community Development Department. The City of Blaine works to ensure the construction of safe buildings and protect community character through zoning and building code regulations. Building Inspections adminis...

May 24, 2022 Park Board Meeting

2021 Drinking Water Report Now Available

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...

May 17, 2022 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

May 16, 2022 City Council Meeting

New Camera Registration Program

How Does it Work? 

Do you use an external video security system or a doorbell camera such as Ring® at your home or business? If you do, the Community Connect Program through the Blaine Police Department is asking for your help in deterring...

Lawn Sprinkling Reminder - Daytime Ban in Effect

A reminder that the City’s sprinkling restrictions are as follows: 

• Year-round, odd-even sprinkling days. Residents with even-numbered addresses can water on even number of days. Residents with odd-numbered addresses can water on odd num...

Blaine BizConnect - May 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.

May 10, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Creative Corner

Creative Corner has been active for almost a year every Thursday from 2 to 4PM. Participants have included painters, drawers, knitters, woodcarvers, and curiosity seekers. The best part of gathering at MAYC, other than seeing smiling faces, is to work in ...

Putting Course

The MAYC has partnered on a new program with Victory Links to provide half-price putting on their immaculate 18-hole putting greens on specified Tuesdays from 10AM to 12PM. Bring your own putter and golf balls or borrow from the facility at no charge. All...

New Bean Bags/Corn Hole Game

Join others in a friendly game of bean bags on Thursday mornings from May 5 - September 22 from 9AM to 12PM. All skill levels are welcome. Bean bags, boards, and scoring sticks will be provided by the Blaine Parks and Recreation Department. If weather con...

May 2, 2022 City Council Meeting

Blaine Trailblazers Walking Club

Strengthen your physical endurance and develop camaraderie as you walk with others while enjoying nature on local trails 9AM Mondays starting in May until October. New this year is a consistent pattern so that participants will know for the entire season ...

April 26, 2022 Park Board Meeting

Blaine Bicycle Club for 50+

Check out this new club! If you like to bicycle and want to ride with others and form new friendships while enjoying trails you may not have ridden, then this is the group for you. The BBC plans to schedule rides on Wednesdays from April 13  to O...

April 18, 2022 City Council Meeting

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

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

April 12, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Building Inspections Corner: Septic System Pumping

Septic System Pumping 

Minnesotans with homes connected to municipal wastewater services may not be aware of the role of septic systems in protecting water quality in the state. More than 618,000 Minnesota homes and businesses use septic systems, ...

April 4, 2022 City Council Meeting

Department Spotlight: Planning Department

The Planning and Economic Development team is part of the Community Development Department.

The planning division oversees all land development with the City of Blaine. This includes reviewing and processing development proposals submitted to the City whic...

March 22, 2022 Park Board Meeting

March 21, 2022 City Council Meeting

Spring Water Levels

After a dry 2021 and less than normal snow moisture so far, the Coon Creek Watershed District reports that the local ditch systems, stormwater ponds and wetlands have good capacity for holding spring snowmelt. This is the same as last year and perhaps is ...

March 10, 2022 Special City Council Meeting

What’s Next for Highway 65

The City of Blaine continues to drive the coordination of improvements to Highway 65. The City has taken the lead through the necessary studies, applying for funding, contracting for design services, and setting the stage to finally construct improvements...

Blaine BizConnect - March 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.

March 8, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting

February 23, 2022 City Council Meeting

February 22, 2022 Park Board Meeting

February 15, 2022 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Home Improvement Loan and Grant Programs

Loan Programs

Home improvement loans are available for Blaine homeowners through the Center for Energy and Environment Lending Center. 

Low Interest Home Improvement Loan

From maintenance projects to major remodels, you can finance most home improve...

Blaine BizConnect - February 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.

February 8, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

February 7, 2022 City Council Meeting

Department Spotlight: Parks and Recreation

The City of Blaine has several different City departments that each serve the community in a different way. Throughout the year we will be highlighting a different department to help the community learn a little more about the people who work for the City...

Blaine City Hall Renovation Update

Blaine City Hall has been under construction since April 2021. Construction has included the build out of the previously vacant third floor. Some city departments moved up to the third floor space in September 2021. 

Once staff vacated space on th...

Help Prevent Water "Poo-llution"

Pet owners may have noticed pet waste stations installed in various neighborhoods in the last year. Disposing pet waste in these stations goes a long way to help protect our water. In 2021, over 10,000 pounds of pet waste was picked up from 13 stations.

Ev...

January 25, 2022 Park Board Meeting

January 19, 2022 City Council Meeting

Help Monitor Water for Salt Pollution

Coon Creek Watershed District is seeking volunteers to help monitor levels of chloride (salt) in Blaine. Volunteers will receive test strips to measure chloride levels throughout the winter in street runoff or a nearby pond or stream. Volunteers will repo...

January 18, 2022 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Building Inspections Corner: Contract Checklist

A contract with a builder or remodeler should be specific and detailed. It should include the kinds of materials to be used and, when possible, specify brand names, colors, grades, styles, and model numbers. The contract should also include the names of a...

2022 Budget and Tax Levy Approved

On December 20, 2021 the Blaine City Council approved the 2022 tax levy and general fund budget. The approved levy was $125,000 less than the preliminary levy that was approved back in September. Cities can only reduce the levy after the preliminary levy ...

Blaine Police Department Hits Rare Achievement in Policing

Law enforcement in general is a field that sees a lot of movement and turnover in staffing. In Blaine the police department has had the good fortune to have many long term employees but the department has still dealt with constantly being in a recruitment...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

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

January 3, 2022 City Council Meeting

December 20, 2021 City Council Meeting

December 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

December 13, 2021, Truth in Taxation Hearing

December 6, 2021, City Council Meeting

November 23, 2021 Park Board Meeting

November 16, 2021 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

November 15, 2021, City Council Meeting

November 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Blaine Construction Update - 11/08/2021

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

November 1 2021, City Council Meeting

Blaine Construction Update - 11/01/2021

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

October 26, 2021 Park Board Meeting

October 19, 2021 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

October 18, 2021, City Council Meeting

October 12, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

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

October 4, 2021, City Council Meeting

September 28, 2021 Park Board Meeting

September 20, 2021, City Council Meeting

View Photos from Blaine WorldFest 2021

Blaine WorldFest includes dance performances, food, vendor booths, and a great afternoon of community building.

September 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

September 8, 2021, City Council Meeting

September 7, 2021, Traffic Commission Meeting

August 24, 2021 Park Board Meeting

August 17 2021 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

August 16, 2021, City Council Meeting

August 9, 2021, EDA Meeting

View the 2021 Night to Unite Photo Recap

In 2021 there were 105 registered Night to Unite block parties in the City of Blaine. Thousands of Blaine residents were out celebrating community and building relationships. Enjoys these photos from parties all over the city.

August 2, 2021, City Council Meeting

July 27, 2021 Park Board Meeting

July 19, 2021, City Council Meeting

July 13, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

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

July 8, 2021, City Council Meeting

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 Summer Photo Contest

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

Blaine PD Makes Holidays Brighter Free Event for Students

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...

Congratulations to the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

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

Congratulations to the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

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

View the 2019 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

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.

Fourth Graders Learn to be Safe

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 ...

Blaine PD Makes Holidays Brighter for Students

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 ...

Heroes and Helpers event at Target

Story by StarTribune

Blaine police officers take kids on holiday shopping spree

Story by Fox 9 News

Public Safety Workers Team Up with Kids for Ninth Annual 'Heroes and Helpers' in Blaine

Story and Video by NorthMetroTV

2018 Blaine Block Party Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Blaine Block Party Flickr Photo Recap

Night to Unite a Huge Success

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.

View the 2018 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2018 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

Winners of the 2018 Night to Unite Pet Photo Contest

Congratulations to "Bruce" the cat and "Rosie" the dog on winning people's choice in the 2018 Night to Unite Pet Photo Contest. Thank you to all those that entered.

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2018 Kids Triathlon Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Blaine Safety Camp a Success

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 ...

Summer Fun at the Wetland Sanctuary

Summer Fun at the Wetland Sanctuary

2018 Spring Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Summer Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2018 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Blaine WorldFest in pictures. Professional photos by Sarah Grace Photography.

View the 2018 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Blaine WorldFest in pictures. Professional photos by Sarah Grace Photography.

Blaine World Fest 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...

2017 Fall Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

Kids Shop with Officers, Firefighters in Blaine

Story by Eric Hagen, Staff Writer, ABC Newspapers

View the 2017 Morning at the North Pole Flickr Photo Recap

Community Events & Landmarks

People & Families

Pets

Wildlife & Nature

View the 2017 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2017 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2017 Flickr Photo Recap

2017 Safety Camp – 21st Annual Blaine Safety Camp a Success

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...

2017 Safety Camp Slideshow

2017 Safety Camp Video

Produced by TJ Tronson, North Metro TV

Safety Camp Makes Impact in Blaine

Produced by North Metro TV

More than 20 Years of Training at Blaine Safety Camp

Story and Photo by TJ Armstrong, Staff Writer, ABC Newspapers

Are You a Nextdoor Neighbor?

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 ...

View the 2017 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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Blaine Market

We are moving outdoors beginning Wednesday, June 6 from 3 to 7 PM.

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

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.

Impressions of Blaine

The City of Blaine presents our first ever photo contest, held seasonally.

View the 2016 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2016 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

Photos by Eric Hagen, ABC Newspapers

9th Annual WorldFest

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 ...

View the 2016 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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View the 2016 Earth Day Flickr Photo Recap

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Aquatore Park Receives an Earth Day Makeover

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...

Kane Meadows Park Celebrated Earth Day this Past Saturday

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...

2015 Heroes & Helpers Huge Success

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...

View the 2015 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2015 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

Record Attendance at WorldFest 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...

View the 2015 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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2014 Heroes & Helpers Huge Success

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’...

Celebrating Cultures, Cuisine, Dance, Music and Art from Around the World

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...

View the 2014 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2014 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2014 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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2013 Heroes & Helpers Huge Success

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...