The 17 member Met Council is a policy-making board that plans strategic growth for the Twin Cities metro area. Recently the council took to the road and met with some local politicians and residents in Champlin.
Continue reading...Blaine and other Anoka County cities to get money for 2026 recycling programs
Anoka County is getting $1.64 million from a couple of state funds for 2026 recycling programs. Blaine is going to clearly benefit from this and will receive over $134,000 – the second highest payout for any city in the county.
Continue reading...Blaine’s expanding entertainment district now includes The PARC
The PARC – which stands for physical activity and recovery center – recently opened up in Blaine. This is the newest piece in the city’s expanding entertainment district and PARC management is ecstatic to be part of this coveted location.
Continue reading...US 10 road construction continues Friday through Monday for bridge repair
Get ready for more slowdowns and detours on US 10 in the North Metro. MnDOT will be repairing the Round Lake Boulevard bridge Friday through Monday.
Continue reading...New look! Mississippi Gateway Regional Park gets major upgrades.
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.
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