On Thursday, December 3, 2015, the City of Blaine held a 50th Anniversary Celebration at city hall, honoring the city and those residents and business that have lived here the longest. North Metro TV was honored to attend the celebration, setting up a video booth where citizens and business owners could record their recollections of Blaine.
How Blaine Has Changed
Blaine has seen many changes in its 50 years. In this video, you’ll hear just how much from some longtime residents.
Ann and Marge
Hear Ann and Marge’s wonderful memories of a lifetime of family in Blaine.
Bill and Janet
Bill and Janet share their romantic story of meeting in South Dakota before moving and making their home right here in Blaine!
Blaine Courts
Sandy and Susanna share what makes the Blaine Courts senior residence so special for its inhabitants, several of whom are over 100 years old!
Dallas and DeLoris
Dallas and DeLoris can’t dream of leaving Blaine. In this video, you’ll see why!
Gail
When Gail moved to Blaine, it seemed like the end of the Earth to her, but she and her family loved it all the same.
Gail on Mayor Tom Ryan
Gail shares her memories of Blaine Mayor Tom Ryan!
Grace
Grace loves everything about her home in Blaine, especially her beautiful garden lights!
Joanne
Joanne was a single mother in Blaine in the 1960s. She shares her story and how living in Blaine gave her the opportunity to go back to school.
Mrs. B’s Dolls
Marlys is one of the top doll wholesalers in the world and owns the shop Mrs. B’s Dolls in Blaine. Hear which dolls she loves best and how she got into the world of doll collecting.
Paul’s Barbershop
Paul has been cutting hair in Blaine for more than 50 years and loves every minute!
Pioneer Cycle
Learn about the three generations working at Blaine’s Pioneer Cycle and what makes their business – and the City of Blaine – so special!
Tyrone Transportation
Leo Luskey owns Blaine’s Tyrone Transportation. In this video, he shares what he loves most about his job and his business’ connection to Mayor Fogerty!