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NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER LOOKING FOR UPGRADES

The NSC draws over 3.8 million visitors annually, making it the most-visited sports facility in Minnesota. Thanks to the NSC, Blaine is the center of the youth sports universe. But for that to continue, the NSC needs to evolve

BLAINE MAKES BIG PUSH FOR FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY 65 CONSTRUCTION

At a jam-packed Blaine City Hall, public officials had a news conference to make their pitch and state their case on why they need funding for Highway 65.

BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

National School Lunch Week was established in 1962 under John F. Kennedy Jr., the week highlights the importance of school lunch for children inside and outside of school. The National School Lunch Program, a federally funded program, serves nearly 30 million students daily.

SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS BRINGS BACK CONCERT SERIES

Concert-lovers won’t have to drive to The X, US Bank Stadium, Target Center or Target Field to see top-flight stars. In the coming months Spring Lake Park High School will become a music hub in the North Metro.

BLAINE CELEBRATE INAUGURAL OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

Blaine brings German tradition to residents. Beers, brats and music filled Tom Ryan Park.

ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BRINGS HAUNTING HISTORY TO RESIDENTS

The Anoka County Historical Society is combining history and the paranormal with its annual fundraising ghost tour events.

AUTONOMOUS LAWNMOWING AT CONNEXUS ENERGY

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, gas-powered lawn mowers make up about five percent of the total air pollution in the United States. Connexus Energy and a local lawn care company are hoping to reduce that, just a bit. Over the last few weeks, they’ve been testing an autonomous electric lawn mower.

FOGERTY ARENA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

In October, Fogerty Arena in Blaine will be celebrating 40 years in the community. Back in 1982 the Blaine and Spring Lake Park Youth Hockey Associations teamed up to raise money and build the facility that now sees nearly two million visitors every year.

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