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BLAINE BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEW CITY MANAGER

Blaine has officially begun the search for its next city manager. City council is using an executive search firm.

Homelessness is on the rise statewide, and Anoka County leaders are constantly trying to find ways to bring the numbers back down.

Jamros takes over for retiring activities director Brian Hegseth in the fall.

Compromise opens the job posting to a still-limited pool, but the commissioners voted nearly unanimously for the move.

First woman to serve as comminssion chair and as a Blaine City Council member has died at age 76.

Blaine High School teacher–and alum–is among nine statewide finalists for award.

Tens of thousands of volunteers work hundreds of thousands of hours to help keep one of the state’s largest school districts humming along.

Wanda Brown’s duties at city hall are more than just answering questions about recycling.