Playnet Blaine Newsletter June 17-20

City of Blaine Announces City Manager Finalists

The City of Blaine has narrowed the search for the next Blaine City Manager to five highly qualified candidates following the upcoming retirement of current City Manager Clark Arneson later this summer. 

The city selected Strategic Government Reso...

June 11, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

It's Time to Vote

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

It's Time to Vote

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

It's Time to Vote

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

Friendly Pet Reminders

Please Clean Up After Your Pets

Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs when taking them for a walk. Dog owners must carry a plastic bag or some other means of picking up after their dog whenever they are off their own property.

Please be a cou...

Friendly Pet Reminders

Please Clean Up After Your Pets

Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs when taking them for a walk. Dog owners must carry a plastic bag or some other means of picking up after their dog whenever they are off their own property.

Please be a cou...

New Senior/ Activity Center Update

The Blaine City Council awarded the bid for the construction of the new Blaine senior/activity center to Ebert Construction. The bid of $3,709,000 was the lowest of the six bids received for this project. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 18 and...

New Senior/ Activity Center Update

The Blaine City Council awarded the bid for the construction of the new Mary Ann Young Center to Ebert Construction. The bid of $3,709,000 was the lowest of the six bids received for this project. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 18 and constru...

June 3, 2019 Blaine City Council Meeting

Community Connect Update 5-31-19

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Community Connect Update 5-31-19

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Construction Plans Approved

The Blaine City Council has approved a contract for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4. When completed, the plant will provide water treatment for future growth in the northeast portion of the City. The plant will be located on a 10 acre parcel at Le...

May 28, 2019 Park Board Meeting

Community Connect Update 5-23-19

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Community Connect Update 5-23-19

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Citizens Academy Registration Now Open

Are you interested in learning more about safety services? Do you live or work in Blaine? Registration is now open for the 2019 Blaine Citizens Academy!

The eight-week course, hosted by the City of Blaine Safety Services Division, is a great opportunity fo...

May 20, 2019 EDA/City Council Meeting

Blaine Honored with Top Awards

The City of Blaine was recently celebrated by SportsEvents Media Group and the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.

Blaine received a Readers’ Choice Award from SportsEvents Media Group for being a top sports events destination. The award is given annually to ci...

Blaine Honored with Top Awards

The City of Blaine was recently celebrated by SportsEvents Media Group and the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.

Blaine received a Readers’ Choice Award from SportsEvents Media Group for being a top sports events destination. The award is given annu...

May 14, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

City of Blaine Celebrates Arbor Day

The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Blaine as a Tree City USA for 25 consecutive years. The Blaine City Council is committed to improving the quality of life for the community though a robust and well managed park and open space s...

Community Connect Update 5-10-19

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Community Connect Update 5-10-19

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May is American Wetlands Month

Since 1991, our nation has recognized American Wetlands Month as a time to celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to ecological, economic, and social health. Wetlands help improve water quality and supply, reduce flooding, and provide critical habitat...

May is American Wetlands Month

Since 1991, our nation has recognized American Wetlands Month as a time to celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to ecological, economic, and social health. Wetlands help improve water quality and supply, reduce flooding, and provide critical habitat...

May is American Wetlands Month

Since 1991, our nation has recognized American Wetlands Month as a time to celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to ecological, economic, and social health. Wetlands help improve water quality and supply, reduce flooding, and provide critical habitat...

May 7, 2019, Traffic Commission Meeting

3M Open Set for July 1-7

The PGA Tour is coming to Blaine. This year will mark the first year of the 3M Open at the TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine. For many years Blaine was the host to the 3M Championship, a Champions Tour (Senior Tour) event. Beginning this summer, the regula...

3M Open Set for July 1-7

The PGA Tour is coming to Blaine. This year will mark the first year of the 3M Open at the TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine. For many years Blaine was the host to the 3M Championship, a Champions Tour (Senior Tour) event. Beginning this summer, the regula...

May 6, 2019 City Council Meeting

Night to Unite Party Registration is Now Open

Join neighbors across the City of Blaine on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 for the annual Night to Unite celebration. Enjoy a summer evening with neighbors to celebrate your community.

Night to Unite Party Registration is Now Open

Join neighbors across the City of Blaine on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 for the annual Night to Unite celebration. Enjoy a summer evening with neighbors to celebrate your community.

April 23, 2019 Park Board Meeting

Community Connect Update 4-19-19

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Community Connect Update 4-19-19

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Local Students Honored at Teen Art Show Awards Ceremony

The annual Teen Art Show is now on display at Blaine City Hall. Area teens are invited to submit an entry to the juried show. On Tuesday, April 16 an award ceremony was held to announce the winners and runners-up in several categories.

A total of 72 entrie...

Local Students Honored at Teen Art Show Awards Ceremony

The annual Teen Art Show is now on display at Blaine City Hall. Area teens are invited to submit an entry to the juried show. On Tuesday, April 16 an award ceremony was held to announce the winners and runners-up in several categories.

A total of 72 entrie...

April 16, 2019 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

April 15, 2019 City Council Meeting

City of Blaine Launches City Manager Search

The Blaine City Council has contracted with Strategic Government Resources, an executive search firm, to lead the search for the next Blaine City Manager. The city manager is the chief administrative officer for the city and is appointed by the city counc...

Blaine Market Newsletter - April 13

Season 3, Issue 6

April 9, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

Development Spotlight - Cedar Point Apartments

Several new development projects will start in Blaine in 2019. As the construction season heats up it is time to take a look at a few of the projects that will begin this year.

The Cedar Point Apartments project will bring major changes to the 117th Avenue...

Development Spotlight - Cedar Point Apartments

Several new development projects will start in Blaine in 2019. As the construction season heats up it is time to take a look at a few of the projects that will begin this year.

The Cedar Point Apartments project will bring major changes to the 117th Avenue...

Community Connect Update 4-5-19

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Community Connect Update 4-5-19

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Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

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

April 2, 2019, Traffic Commission Meeting

April 1, 2019 City Council Meeting

City Prepares for Large Street Reconstruction Schedule

The City of Blaine is preparing a large slate of road construction projects to be completed over the next two years. The city has identified a number of high priority roads that are in need of full or partial reconstruction. In February, the city held ope...

Blaine BizConnect - March/April 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Blaine BizConnect - March/April 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Community Connect Update 3-26-19

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Community Connect Update 3-26-19

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City Council Meetings Move to Monday Evenings

Beginning in April, Blaine City Council meetings will move to Monday evenings. After discussions earlier this year the city council concluded that Monday evening meetings would be better for both the city council and the public. Beginning Monday, April 1,...

March 21, 2019 EDA/City Council Meeting

Centennial Greens Park Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter (IESF)

Phosphorus is the chemical that supports rapid algal growth and it is a challenging task to find ways to remove dissolved phosphorus from bodies of water. A new and promising management practice to control phosphorus is using an iron enhanced sand filter ...

Community Connect Update 3-15-19

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Community Connect Update 3-15-19

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March 7, 2019 EDA/City Council Meeting

Public Protection Rating Improves for City of Blaine

The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department (SBMFD) is pleased to announce that the Insurance Services Office (ISO), Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating, has improved for the City of Blaine.

ISO’s Public Protection Classification prog...

Blaine Activity/Senior Center Project

In early February the city advertised for bids for the construction of a 15,000 square foot senior/activity center to replace the existing, approximately 5,000 square foot, Mary Ann Young Senior Center. The current building was built in 1982 and the commu...

Blaine Activity/Senior Center Project

In early February the city advertised for bids for the construction of a 15,000 square foot senior/activity center to replace the existing, approximately 5,000 square foot, Mary Ann Young Senior Center. The current building was built in 1982 and the commu...

OpenBlaine - Transparent Community Data

On March 1 the City of Blaine launched a new government transparency portal called OpenBlaine. In an effort to put more data at the fingertips of Blaine residents, city staff has worked with vendor OpenGov to create this new way to understand how the city...

February 26, 2019 Park Board Meeting

MnDOT Begins Major I-35W Project

Starting in 2019, MnDOT will undertake an ambitious three-year project on I-35W from Roseville through Blaine.

Meet Your City Staff: Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk

Blaine City Clerk Cathy Sorensen has a passion for helping people. She sees her department as information central and tries to know how to get residents the answer to whatever question they might ask. Video by North Metro TV.

February 21, 2019 City Council Meeting

February 19, 2019 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Community Connect Update 2-15-19

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Community Connect Update 2-15-19

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February 12, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

Community Connect Update 2019 2-8

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Community Connect Update 2019 2-8

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February 7, 2019 City Council Meeting

Blaine Market Newsletter - February 9

Season 3, Issue 4

Blaine BizConnect - February 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Blaine BizConnect - February 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Community Connect Update 2019 2-1

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Community Connect Update 2019 2-1

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Blaine RecConnect - February 2019

Register for winter programs!

Blaine RecConnect - February 2019

Register for winter programs!

Meet Your City Staff: Cory Richter, GIS Coordinator

Video by NorthMetroTV

Blaine’s Camera Registration Program

How does it work?

The Blaine Police Department wants to partner with residents and business owners who have video surveillance on the exterior of their homes or business. You might have a multi-camera system or a simple doorbell camera at your front door. ...

Blaine’s Camera Registration Program

How does it work?

The Blaine Police Department wants to partner with residents and business owners who have video surveillance on the exterior of their homes or business. You might have a multi-camera system or a simple doorbell camera at your front door. ...

Blaine’s Camera Registration Program

How does it work?

The Blaine Police Department wants to partner with residents and business owners who have video surveillance on the exterior of their homes or business. You might have a multi-camera system or a simple doorbell camera at your front door. ...

Blaine’s Camera Registration Program

How does it work?

The Blaine Police Department wants to partner with residents and business owners who have video surveillance on the exterior of their homes or business. You might have a multi-camera system or a simple doorbell camera at your front door. ...

Mayor's Minutes Blaine Winter 2019

Tyler the Donut Boy Visits Blaine

January 24, 2019 Special City Council Meeting

Community Connect Update 2019 1-24

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Community Connect Update 2019 1-24

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Blaine Police Department Introduces CommunityConnect a Crime Prevention Partnership

The Blaine Police Department is excited to introduce CommunityConnect a new program focused on crime prevention and community building. 

The CommunityConnect program gives residents of Blaine a way to join with their neighbors to make our communit...

Blaine Police Department Introduces CommunityConnect a Crime Prevention Partnership

The Blaine Police Department is excited to introduce CommunityConnect a new program focused on crime prevention and community building. 

The CommunityConnect program gives residents of Blaine a way to join with their neighbors to make our communit...

January 22, 2019 Park Board Meeting

Public Works Needs Your Help

Trash carts and basketball hoops are common things to see in the street at various times. However, placing these things on the curb or pavement is actually against the city’s right of way management ordinance because they significantly impact bo...

January 17, 2019 City Council Meeting

Blaine BizConnect - January 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Blaine BizConnect - January 2019

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly update on development happenings in the City of Blaine.

Scammers Demand Gift Cards

Did you know they are a scammer’s favorite way to steal money?
Story from Consumer Alerts (Federal Trade Commission)

The Story Behind All the Ponds

Recently, city staff presented to the 8th grade honors Spanish science class at Westwood Middle School. During the presentation, the students took a water trivia quiz and were stumped to find out that there is only one natural lake in the City of Blaine, ...

January 15, 2019 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Community Connect Update 2019-1-11

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January 8, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

2018 a Success at the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

In 2018, the city’s newest open space, the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary at 11980 Lexington Avenue, was home to many successful programs in its first full calendar year of operation. With the help of Growing Green Hearts and Wargo Nature Center, the ...

City Manager, Clark Arneson Announces Retirement

Long time Blaine City Manager Clark Arneson has announced his intent to retire as Blaine’s City Manager on July 31, 2019, giving the City Council seven months to hire a new City Manager. The City Council initiated the search process for a new city manager...

City Council Adopts 2019 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy

At their December 20 meeting, the Blaine City Council approved the city’s 2019 tax levy and general fund budget. The levy consists of:

• $23,869,100 for general operations
• $500,000 for the city’s pavement management program (PMP)
• $3,925,000 for debt service
• $30...

Community Connect Update 2019-1-4

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Community Connect Update 2019-1-4

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Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Fall Photo Contest

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

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Fall Photo Contest

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

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Fall Photo Contest

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

Meet Councilmember Jess Robertson, Ward 2

Jess Robertson is a 20 year resident of Blaine and is married with three children. In addition to running a family business in the north metro, she is very active in the business community. Over the last decade, she has been involved in the Metro North Ch...

Meet Councilmember Richard Paul, Ward 3

Richard Paul immigrated to the United States in 1995. Richard fled from his war-torn home country of South Sudan to Kenya before immigrating to the United States. 

Richard came to Minnesota and eventually settled with his wife and six children in ...

Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest Winners

January 3, 2019 City Council Meeting

Blaine Central Veterinary Clinic Grand Opening

The clinic recently moved to their new location at 2181 108th Lane. The larger location allows for the business to continue to grow and provide quality service to their customers. Blaine Central Veterinary Clinic was established in Blaine in 2006.

Harbor Freight Groundbreaking

Harbor Freight recently started construction on their new store at 117th Avenue and Ulysses Street. The discount tool and equipment retail store will be over 16,000 square feet. Construction is anticipated to be completed by next spring. Harbor Freight ha...

2040 Comprehensive Plan Update

On November 15 the City Council approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity to establish a vision for how the community will grow and develop over the coming decades and is intended to be reflective of the des...

Blaine Market: Indoor Season

Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites Groundbreaking

Development of a new hotel in Blaine started earlier this fall. The new Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites is located at 106th Avenue and Davenport Street near Brick’s Kitchen & Pub. The 82 room hotel will also include an indoor pool, fitness center an...

Panera Bread Grand Opening

Panera Bread recently opened their second restaurant in Blaine in the Victory Village shopping area near 109th Avenue and Davenport Street. This building completes the Victory Village development which also includes Target, Raising Canes and other retail/...

City Council Approves Wagamon Ranch Third Addition

On November 15 the Blaine City Council approved the final plat for Wagamon Ranch Third Addition which includes 44 single family lots. This is the final phase of the Wagamon Ranch housing development located near the northern city limits of Blaine on 132nd...

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 Department...

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 ...

Kwik Trip Grand Opening

Kwik Trip recently celebrated the grand opening of their third store in Blaine. The 7,200 square foot building, located at the corner of 105th Avenue and Radisson Road includes gas, a convenience store and a car wash. A fourth Kwik Trip is under construct...

Blaine Sees Another Big Development Year

December 20, 2018 EDA/City Council Meeting

View the 2018 Heroes & Helpers Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Heroes & Helpers in pictures. Professional photos by Alicia Marie Photography and Memories and More Photo Booth

Community Connect Update 2018-12-19

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Mortenson Development Began Construction of the New Global Headquarters for Crown Iron Works

In October, Mortenson Development began construction of the new global headquarters for Crown Iron Works. Located at 9879 Naples Street, the new 67,740 square foot building will include office and warehouse space, and a 5,000 square foot extraction plant....

December 18, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

December 13, 2018, Truth in Taxation Hearing

Law Enforcement Makes Holidays Brighter

Blaine Market December 15

December 11, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

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

Blaine is a Purple Heart City

On Dec. 6, 2018 the Blaine City Council declared Blaine a Purple Heart City.

Blaine is a Purple Heart City

Community Connect Update 2018-12-7

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Blaine PD Hosts Heroes and Helpers Event with 60 Students

December 7, 2018, City Council Meeting

Blaine BizConnect - December 2018

Monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development in the City.

December 4, 2018, Traffic Commission Meeting

November 27, 2018 Park Board Meeting

November 20, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Blaine, Minnesota: A Place to Call Home

November 15, 2018, City Council Meeting

November 13, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

Blaine Police Announce New Crime-fighting Program

November 1, 2018, City Council Meeting

Blaine BizConnect - November 2018

New monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development in the City.

Blaine RecConnect - November 2018

Register for fall programs!

Announcing the Impressions of Blaine Photo of the Year

Congratulations to Carly Ahlers with her Fall 2017 entry, Biking on the Boardwalk.

Hy-Vee is Approved in Blaine

Support Sought for Blaine Veteran's Park

Press Release - Crown Iron Works Brings Global Headquarters to Blaine, MN

Crown Iron Works is constructing a 70,000 square foot office and research and development facility in Blaine, MN.

October 23, 2018 Park Board Meeting

October 18, 2018, City Council Meeting

Global Recycling Problems Could Impact Locally

October 16, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

October 9, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Summer Photo Contest

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

Notice of Public Hearing for 3.2 Off Sale & Tobacco - Kwik Trip 10510 Radisson Road NE

Public Hearing 3.2 Off Sale & Tobacco - Kwik Trip 10510 Radisson Road NE

October 4, 2018, EDA/City Council Meeting

October 2, 2018, Traffic Commission Meeting

Blaine Block Party

Story by NorthMetroTV

Blaine Rec Connect - October

Register for fall programs!

2018 Blaine Block Party Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Blaine Block Party Flickr Photo Recap

September 20, 2018, EDA/City Council Meeting

September 18, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

Blaine Parks and Trails System Master Plan

The City of Blaine is working on a “Visioning Plan” for the future of its park and trail system.  The Park System Master Plan will be the first of its kind for the City of Blaine and will be used to help guide future improveme...

Blaine Beat

Issue 40

Blaine Sees Record Development Year

Blaine's Growing Trail System

Story and Video by NorthMetroTV

Blaine's Trail System

MnDOT Begins Study on Highway 65

Story by NorthMetroTV

September 11, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

September 6, 2018, EDA/City Council Meeting

City of Blaine Pavement Condition Index Project

The City of Blaine is in the process of doing a comprehensive multi-year pavement condition rating of all City streets.  The data generated will allow the City to better plan and select the most effective pavement rehabilitation methods, identify...

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.

September 4, 2018, Traffic Commission Meeting

View the 2018 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2018 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

August 29, 2018 Park Board Meeting

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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August 21, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

August 16, 2018, City Council Meeting

August 15, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

August 2, 2018, City Council Meeting

July 12, 2018, EDA/City Council Meeting

Notice of Public Hearing for On-Sale Wine & 3.2 Malt Liquor On-Sale Licenses - The Fun Lab

Public Hearing for On-Sale Wine & 3.2 Malt Liquor On-Sale Licenses - The Fun Lab

2018 Kids Triathlon Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Kids Triathlon Flickr Photo Recap

Congratulations to the 125 Youth Athletes Completing the Blaine Kids Triathlon

Congratulations to the 125 young athletes that completed Blaine’s fifth annual Kids Triathlon. These amazing young people swam 100 yards, biked 2.3 miles, and ran 1 mile on Saturday, July 28. Thank you to all the athletes, parents, sponsors, staff, and vo...

TPC Construction Update

To Residents of Deacon’s Walk and the Surrounding Areas,Coming on the heels of the announcement of the 3M Open coming to TPC Twin Cities in 2019, there have been questions about potential construction projects as a result of the event becoming an official...

Blaine Beat

Issue 39

July 24, 2018 Park Board Meeting

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

July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Spring Photo Contest

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

2018 Spring Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

2018 Summer Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

Blaine Sees Busy Construction Season

Economic Development Coordinator Erik Thorvig recaps Blaine's busy construction season. View the video to learn about all the exciting development and redevelopment happening in Blaine. Thank you to our partners at North Metro TV for the video production....

June 19, 2018 Natural Resources Conservation Board Meeting

PGA Tour Event Coming to Blaine in 2019

Beginning in 2019, the 3M Championship Senior PGA tour event will become the 3M Open, a Fed-Ex Cup PGA event. The event will be held at the TPC of the Twin Cities golf course here in Blaine. The course will undergo some redesign and reconstruction in orde...

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...

Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Winter Photo Contest

Connie Kline

Thank you to all who entered and voted. We e...

Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2017 Fall Photo Contest

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

View the 2017 Heroes & Helpers Flickr Photo Recap

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View the Coffee with a Cop Flickr Photo Recap

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People & Families

Community Activities & Events

Pets

Wildlife & Nature

City Landmarks

Throwback Thursday

View the 2017 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2017 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2017 Kids Triathlon 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

2016 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

Photos by Eric Hagen, ABC Newspapers

2016 Kids Triathlon Flickr Photo Recap

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 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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View the 2016 Earth Day 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...

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...

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View the 2015 Night to Unite Flickr Photo Recap

2015 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

2015 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

2015 Kids Triathlon 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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View the 2015 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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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’...

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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

2014 Family Fun Night Flickr Photo Recap

2014 Kids Triathlon Flickr Photo Recap

View the 2014 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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View the 2014 Blaine WorldFest Flickr Photo Recap

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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 a...

View the 2014 Heroes & Helpers Flickr Photo Recap

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