Blaine BizConnect - March 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.

City Council Meetings Move to Earlier Start Time in March

Starting in March all televised city meetings will start at 7PM. Previously, City Council meetings started at 7:30PM while boards and commission meetings started at either 6:30 or 7PM. Now all official meetings of the Council and boards and commissions wi...

Blaine BizConnect - February 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 BizConnect - January 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.

Building Inspection Corner: Important Questions to Ask Contractors.

Many Blaine residents are planning now for 2023 home projects. Before you select a contractor there are a few important questions to ask and items to research when reviewing contractors. 

• Verify the status of a contractor’s license or by...

2023 Budget and Levy Approved

On December 19, the Blaine City Council adopted the 2023 general fund budget and tax levy and the Economic Development Authority levy and budget. This year Council directed staff to evaluate the budget and service levels for a growing tax base. As a resul...

105th Area Master Developer Selected

In 2022 the City of Blaine completed a master planning study for the 105th Avenue corridor near the National Sports Center. This area has been identified for the development of a city core and entertainment district. In November the City Council interview...

Blaine BizConnect - December 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.

North Memorial Opens New Blaine Clinic

North Memorial Health’s Blaine location has recently moved to a new state-of-the-art clinic designed to serve the needs of the growing Blaine community. In addition to primary and urgent care, the clinic will offer expanded services, such as ima...

Development Spotlight: Blaine Square II & III Additions

Construction is underway on the Blaine Square II & III addition on the southeast corner of 125th and Ulysses, creating additional commercial space within the City and bringing in new restaurants. Eight new buildings are part of this capital real estat...

Blaine Completes Northtown Planning Study

The Northtown Area Redevelopment Study has concluded and city staff is working toward the next steps to make this plan a reality. 

A top priority for the Northtown Redevelopment Study is for City Staff to identify short-term wins and timelines and...

Blaine Family-Owned Business Beats the Odds

Only three percent of family-owned businesses make it to the fourth generation and beyond with the average lifespan of a family business being 24 years. General Pattern has beat the odds by celebrating their 100th year in business.

Founded by Ernest Reilan...

105th Avenue Master Plan - Future Blaine City Core

Earlier this summer, the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Master Plan. The 105th Avenue/Radisson Road industrial area has been identified in Blaine’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as a priority redevel...