Save Time on Election Day, Register to Vote Today

Is there a registration deadline?

Unlike many states, in Minnesota you can wait until Election Day to register to vote. However, to save you time we encourage you to register before Election Day either online at MNVotes.org or by completing a Voter Registr...

Clean Water Starts at Home

Turf grass has a growth spurt in the fall to store up energy for winter. You can help your grass, save on your water bill, and prevent water pollution all at the same time:

1. Mulch leaves and grass with your lawnmower to return nutrients to the soil and to h...

MnDOT Begins Study on Highway 65

Story by NorthMetroTV

Absentee Voting

Blaine residents may vote in-person before Election Day at either Blaine City Hall or at Anoka County Elections Office. Absentee voting begins September 21 during regular office hours and City Hall will also be open on Saturday, November 3 from 10AM to 3P...

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...

Ceremony Held for 105th Avenue Opening

Story by NorthMetroTV

Election Information and Results

The Primary Election is today. Visit our Elections page for information and results.

Pesticides and Our Water Don't Mix

Green lawns are a sign of summer, but they can come at a health cost. If you’re using synthetic pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides) on your lawn, you may be polluting our waters!

This happens because any pesticide applied to your...

Primary Election Information

The Primary Election will be held on August 14 and the General Election on November 6. In addition to Federal, State, County, Judicial and some School District offices, Blaine residents will be electing Councilmembers from Wards 1, 2 and 3.

Register to Vot...

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 Now the Largest City in Anoka County

Blaine is now the largest City in Anoka County. The current population estimate for Blaine is 65,369, and continues to grow by approximately 1,300 residents per year. This growth is expected to continue for at least the next five years and will continue t...

Electronic Poll Book System Coming to Blaine

Beginning with the August 14 Primary Election, Blaine voters will check in at their polling place using an electronic poll book system. Also known as e-poll books, this technology has been used in several Minnesota counties since 2016 and Anoka County is ...

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 07/12/2018

Absentee Voting is Now Open

Any voter can vote before Election Day by completing an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting will be held at Blaine City Hall and Anoka County Elections Office, or you can request an absentee ballot application at MNVotes.org or by contacting the An...

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 06/21/2018

2018 Election Information

The Primary Election will be held on August 14 and the General Election on November 6.  In addition to Federal, State, County, Judicial and some School District offices, Blaine residents will be electing Councilmembers from Wards 1, 2 and 3.

REGIS...

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 06/13/2018

You're wasting water on your lawn. Here's how to stop this summer.

Story by Cody Nelson, MPR News - 05/16/2018

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 06/06/2018

Register to Vote

You may register and vote in Minnesota if you:

• will be at least 18 years old on election day
• are a citizen of the United States
• will have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding election day
• maintain residence at the address given on the regist...

Peddlers and Solicitors

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 without...

Blaine is Named Tree City USA for the 24th Consecutive Year

The City of Blaine has been awarded the title of Tree City USA for the 24th consecutive year. This recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation is a reflection of our community’s commitment to Urban Forestry. The City Council, City Managem...

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 05/02/2018

2017 Consumer Confidence 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...

Peddlers and Solicitors

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 without...

Your City Staff: Jean Keely

Produced by NorthMetroTV

Anoka County Compost Sites Open for Extended Hours Beginning April 1

November 30, 2018, weather permitting. The sites are located in Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Lino Lakes.

Leaves, Grass and Non-Woody Yard Waste

Yard waste includes debagged grass clippings, leaves,...

You'll Need More Than a Leash to Walk Your Dog

Under City ordinance 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.This ordinance was enacte...

Removal of Unhealthy Trees in Austin Park

For the past three years, the City has been removing boxelder trees in Austin Park for public safety reasons. Many of the trees are unhealthy with some rotting at the base. 

Our objective is to remove the unhealthy trees, and replace them with a v...

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 at have your dog run and play off leash, the City has an off leash dog park at Aquatore Park. For more information about our off-leash dog park...

Blaine PD News Release - BHS

On February 22, 2018 at approximately 6:00 pm the Blaine Police Department received several reports of a threat referencing “bhs” students on multiple social media sites. This threat does not reference Blaine High School.

Introducing BlaineMN MobileConnect

A new digital tool providing a mobile connection option to local resources and news when you're on the go.

105th Avenue Reconstruction Update 12/19/2017

Wetland Sanctuary Update - 11/20/2017

The Iceman Cometh—Sidewalk Salt Pollutes Our Lakes and Streams

by Minnesota Water: Let's Keep it Clean

Girl Scouts Receive Highest Honors

At the October 19, 2017, City Council meeting, members of Troop #16590 addressed the Council regarding their Bronze Award project, the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve.

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Moves Forward

Construction of the new boardwalk trail from East Lake Park to Lexington Ave. and preparations for the wetland restoration project both started in January 2017.

The land for these projects was first acquired by the city between late 1990’s and 2003. Some w...