The city is in the process of completing land swaps and purchases to clear the area of existing industrial and commerical buildings. There’s also a former mining operation site on National Sports Center property that the city wants to clear of dirt mounds and begin work to dig a lake. The lake would border the […]

Prodigy Martial Arts in Blaine teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to law enforcement. The so called “gentle art” has practical use for law enforcement agents who seek to use martial art to control and neutralize threats without having to use physical or deadly force.

The Twins crew brought a multimedia presence, including a camera operator and a huge replay screen, a DJ spinning music, the Target Field public address announcer, the Target Field organist, and even a Target Field food truck.

The command center is outfitted with communications equipment, real-time monitoring of movements and 911 calls, and personnel from SBM Fire Department, Allina Health, and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

With the worldwide stage the 3M Open brings to TPC Twin Cities, Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders said he and other leaders use the platform to sell the city to developers and business leaders.

The supreme court, by its decision, wants the district court to reconsider both its interpretation of state statutes regarding watershed board appointments and its decision regarding Circle Pines’ injunction to stop Preiner’s re-appointment, which was now nearly three years ago.

The planners have a virtual open house online until July 31. Any one who wants to rank and even offer comments about each of the eight concepts can do so. The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and it could take several years.

Ham Lake celebrates its 6th annual farmers market. The market will be every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. and will run until the end of September.