Blaine Construction Update - 9/15/2023

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

Blaine BizConnect - September 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.

Blaine Construction Update - 9/8/2023

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

It's Time to Vote

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

Blaine Police Department Community Message - School Resource Officers

The City of Blaine Police Department provides contract policing services to the Anoka-Hennepin School District, Centennial School District, and the Spring Lake Park School District. These services include contractual school resource officers as well as co...

Blaine is Top 3 in Adopt-a-Drain Standings

In the first half of the 2023 Anoka County Community Adopt-a-Drain Challenge, Columbia Heights is in the lead, Andover in 2nd, and Blaine in 3rd! 

Adopt-a-Drain is an easy way for people to play an important role in preventing water pollution by r...

SBM Fire Open House

Join us for a free family event!

SBM Fire will be holding a single all station open house on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10AM–2PM, at Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln Street NE, Blaine. This is a free family event with a variety of fire demonst...

Back to School Safety

The 2023-2024 school year is here. Between drop-offs, pickups, and buses, back to school means more driving, more traffic, and more kids in crosswalks. Everyone can do their part by being aware of their surroundings and practicing safe driving habits:

• Slow...

Highway 65 Project is Fully Funded Between 97th Avenue and 119th Avenue

The Highway 65 reconstruction project between 97th Avenue and 119th Avenue is now fully funded and moving forward. The project has now entered the final design phase. Design work will continue into 2024. The design will include overpasses that will lift H...

New Bandshell Coming to Aquatore Park Opens for 2024 Blaine Festival

Construction is underway in Aquatore Park. A new bandshell facility is being built on the west side of the park. The new facility will include an outdoor performance space for community events. The building will also include indoor space for storage and m...

Blaine BizConnect - August 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.

Blaine Construction Update - 08/10/2023

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

Your Utility Billing Questions Answered

The City of Blaine is responsible for billing of water, sewer, and garbage service to homes and commercial properties in the City of Blaine. Bills are sent quarterly to residential customers and monthly to commercial companies for the previous months’ ser...

The Picklr

The Picklr is leasing 467 87th Lane NE, at the Rainbow Village, which is 26,687 SF. They would like to start construction to create 8 indoor pickleball courts which will be used for playing daily.

Scooter's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee is building a new 678 square foot drive-thru coffee shop in the existing parking lot of the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Blaine Construction Update - 08/10/2023

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 - 07/27/2023

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

Blaine BizConnect - July 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.

Blaine Construction Update - 07/24/2023

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 - 07/17/2023

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

Citizens Academy Registration is Now Open

Blaine Citizens Academy is designed to introduce residents and people who work in Blaine to the daily operations of the City of Blaine Safety Services Department. 

The fast-paced academy provides both classroom and hands-on training, offering a fu...

Blaine PD Wants You to Bike Safely this Summer

Bicycling is a great way to get around, get some physical activity, and save money on gas! But before you start pedaling, make sure you’re up to speed on how to do it safely. 

• Inspect your bike, make sure your seat is adjusted and tires ...

Department Spotlight: Say Hello to the Blaine Public Works Parks Division

Blaine Public Works has several divisions. In the summer the Parks Division is one of the most visible in the community with a team of 12 full-time staff and up to 18 seasonal summer employees. Together, they form a cohesive unit, working diligently to en...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

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

Growing Partnership Along the Northtown Library Pond

A small re-evolution is happening in Blaine on the shores of the Northtown Library stormwater pond. This pond captures the water running off the parking lots for the library and adjacent Library Administration Center. That runoff can carry trash, sand, gr...

Blaine Says Farewell to Joe Huss City of Blaine Finance Director

Joe Huss recently completed a nearly 40-year career in local government. Huss spent the last 20 years as the finance director for the City of Blaine. Prior to working in Blaine, Huss spent time in Bloomington, West Saint Paul, and Lino Lakes. Huss always ...

Highway 65 Receives Major Funding

State Highway 65 through Blaine carries the same number of cars as 35W through the City. But with stoplights and intersections up and down the corridor Highway 65 is notorious for traffic accidents, congestion, and being a barrier to commerce and developm...

Blaine Construction Update - 06/30/2023

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

Blaine BizConnect - June 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.

Blaine Construction Update - 06/16/2023

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 - 06/09/2023

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 - 05/05/2023

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Spring/Summer Photo Contest

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