North Metro residents have even more reasons to visit Mississippi Gateway Regional Park in Brooklyn Park these days. Gateway’s splashy $40 million upgrade is complete and it’s located just across the Mississippi from Anoka County.
Continue reading...Popular Blaine Park & Ride eliminates Minnesota State Fair hassle factor
The Minnesota State Fair is all about food and fun for those who go. But getting there can be a challenge, which is why many North Metro residents use a popular Blaine Park & Ride.
Continue reading...Fall of Saigon is personal for Vietnamese-American family in North Metro
Currently there is an exhibit at the Landmark Center in Saint Paul about Vietnamese residents escaping to the US after the war. For a Blaine couple with roots in Vietnam this has extra meaning.
Continue reading...TPC Rose blooms again as golf tournament a success
Just a few weeks after Kurt Kitayama took home a shiny trophy for winning the 3M Open, the TPC Rose charity golf tournament teed off on the same course.
Continue reading...US 10 road construction will impact Twin Cities traffic.
US 10 road construction this weekend will impact Twin Cities traffic. Stage two of MnDOT’s third lane project begins early Saturday in the North Metro.
Continue reading...Win-win! Greg Coleman golf event brings out celebs and benefits YMCA
Greg Coleman is best known for being a punter and broadcaster with the Minnesota Vikings. He’s also charity-driven. Coleman’s annual golf tournament was staged at Bunker Hills this week. This event has benefited the YMCA of the North for over two decades.
Continue reading...New Bunker boardwalk is going to be a huge upgrade
Trail users at Bunker Hills Regional Park are going to see some improvements in the future. A new boardwalk will be installed in the wetlands area.
Continue reading...Colorful Blaine water tower has new curb appeal
Blaine has four water towers in the city. Now – thanks to a makeover – one of the structures has a completely new look.
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