Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest Now Open

Show us your best shot. From people, pets, and places to celebrations and locations, you are invited to show us your impression of Blaine.

New Online Registration System

The City of Blaine Parks Recreation Department will be launching a new online registration system at the beginning of the fall season. Stay tuned for details at BlaineParks.com.

Blaine Development Continues

During a pandemic, it would be easy to assume that development activity grinds to an abrupt halt. That scenario is not what the city is currently experiencing as you can see in the latest Blaine Planning Commission and Blaine City Council meeting agendas....

Neighborhood Meeting Policy for Development Projects

The residents of Blaine may have noticed that some of the more recent land use applications within the city have garnered a lot of attention, and more specifically, a lot of attention from residents immediately adjacent to certain developments. The Blaine...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

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

Summer Pet Reminders

Dogs Must be Leashed When Out for a Walk

Please remember that all dogs must be on a leash and under control while off their owner’s property. If you wish to have dogs run and play off leash, the city has an off leash dog park available at Aquator...

Harmful Algae Bloom

With the increase in temperatures and a lot of sunshine, it is common for Minnesota water bodies to produce harmful algae blooms. Some can make pets and humans sick. Pets, especially dogs, are susceptible to harmful algae because they swallow water while ...

Interactive Development Resources

Want to know what development activity is occurring the community? The City of Blaine has an interactive development map available on the city website under the Business and Development section. The interactive map allows anyone to see what projects are c...

Many Different Program Offerings Available

Enjoy the Rest of Summer

The Blaine Parks and Recreation Department is offering many in-person and virtual program opportunities to finish off the summer.

In-Person Skyhawks Sports Camps

The progression of camps and programs, led by expert staff are geared t...

Adopt a Park

The Adopt a Park program is an opportunity for residents of all ages to become involved in improving the city parks and trail corridors. This is a partnership between you, neighbors, friends, and the city. Groups will work together to accomplish needed pa...

Sign Up for CivicReady

Blaine’s Emergency Notification System (CivicReady) is designed to notify residents and businesses of important emergency information. The events that have unfolded in the last few months has shown the value of being able to send emergency infor...

Blaine Moves to In-Person Optional City Meetings

Starting in July, City of Blaine public meetings will again be held in the city council chambers at Blaine City Hall. These meetings will be a hybrid of Zoom meetings and in-person meetings. The Mayor has signed a declaration allowing members of the counc...

2020 Brings Big Changes to Summer in Blaine

The City of Blaine is home to many large events each summer. These events bring in millions of dollars of economic impact to the Blaine economy. Due to COVID-19 many large events are being canceled and the impact will be felt far beyond the field, course,...

Blaine City Hall Open by Appointment Only

Blaine City Hall is now open by appointment only. Most city business can still be conducted remotely by contacting staff by email or phone.

How to Help Local Businesses

Blaine businesses, whether large or small, are an integral part of the economic health of the community. Our local businesses are being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While some businesses may be closed to the public, they are not closed. Many...

Community Development Operations During the Pandemic

The city’s Planning and Economic Development Department has been working remotely during the COVID 19 pandemic. At this time, staff is fully functional and can respond to voice mails, emails and all land use and sign application requests. When m...

Blaine’s Emergency Operations Center

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blaine opened the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on March 13. The EOC has been up and running continuously since then. The city’s EOC is designed to coordinate the city’s emergency response to s...

Blaine City Council Passes Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy

The Blaine City Council passed a new temporary outdoor dining policy to allow restaurants flexibility as they open under new COVID-19 guidelines.

Absentee Ballots Now Available by Mail

The online application for absentee ballots is now open. By filling out the online application you can have your ballot for the August primary and the November general election mailed to you.

For your ballot to count, remember this important information:

• Re...

Stormwater Pond Rules

Stormwater ponds are manmade bodies of water designed for the purpose of treating stormwater runoff. All bodies of water you see in the City of Blaine are stormwater ponds with the exception of Laddie Lake and Sunrise Lake. Sunrise Lake is a manmade body ...

Celebrate American Wetlands

Since 1991, each May is recognized as American Wetlands Month. It is a time to celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to the nation’s ecological, economic, and social health. Wetlands help improve water quality and supply, reduce flooding, a...

Summer Recreation Programs Update

The City of Blaine will be focusing on alternative program options for the summer park and recreation program season. The city has made the difficult decision to cancel in-person programming through August. There are many factors that went into this decis...

Stop the Spread of Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard is a highly aggressive invasive species, growing in woodlands and woodland edges. It is one of the first invasive species to emerge and flowers in May – June. It is a biennial forb, producing a basal rosette the first year and bol...

COVID-19 Business Resources

Blaine businesses are an integral part of the economic health of the community. BlaineBizMN has posted a business resources page containing information related to emergency loan programs, changes in city policy, and how to stay informed.

Election Judges Needed

Serving as an election judge is an excellent way to get involved in the community. Judges will learn election procedures and help ensure elections are administered in a fair manner. Election judges are paid an hourly wage and are essential to our democrac...

Announcing the Impressions of Blaine Photo of the Year

Congratulations to Tom Stuart with Hilltop Sunrise

Online Permitting Coming in 2020

Many residents and builders have asked the city to transition to online building permits. Hearing this feedback the City of Blaine researched potential partners for this project. Earlier this year the city selected Intuitive Municipal Solutions to develop...

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

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

Blaine BizConnect - September 2019

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

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

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