Posted on: July 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.
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News: Blaine Construction Update
Posted on: July 1, 2022
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)...
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2022
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)
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Public Notices / Press Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: June 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.
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News: Blaine Construction Update
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: June 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.
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News: Blaine Construction Update
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Have you registered your block party for Night to Unite? Registration is open until July 18, 2022.
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News: Night to Unite
Posted on: June 10, 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: June 8, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: June 3, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 30, 2022
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 ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 25, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 24, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: May 13, 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: May 9, 2022
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 ...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: April 29, 2022
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 ...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: April 25, 2022
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...
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News: MAYC
Posted on: April 11, 2022
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, ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 28, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 21, 2022
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 ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 9, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: March 9, 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: February 14, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 9, 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: February 7, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: February 1, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 26, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 19, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 17, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 13, 2022
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 ...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: January 10, 2022
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...
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News: Blaine
Posted on: November 8, 2021
The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.
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News: Blaine Construction Update
Posted on: November 1, 2021
The construction update is published during the construction season and includes details about current road construction projects happening in the City of Blaine.
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News: Blaine Construction Update
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: August 5, 2021
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.
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News: Night to Unite
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
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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