The proposed Madinah Lakes project in Lino Lakes has sparked significant interest and discussion among residents. The idea would turn land that is now a sod field into a master planned mixed-use development with apartments, single family homes, senior housing, commercial development, and a mosque.

It’s deals and discount time in Blaine. Bargain hunting season has begun as garage sales pop up around the city. This has become an annual May event as shoppers flock to neighborhoods.

The winds of change are blowing in Blaine. A blockbuster makeover has been proposed for the 105th Avenue and Radisson Road area.

Preparing students for future careers is the goal of educators everywhere. At Spring Lake Park High School there are unique classes that give students on-the-job experience as they get ready for the next step.

Spring clean up has many definitions. In baseball and softball it means getting fields ready for the upcoming season – which is exactly what happened recently in one North Metro city.

The Blaine skyline looks a little different these days. It was dome deflation day this week at the National Sports Center – as one of the most visible sights in the city is temporarily gone.

There will be no total shutdown on July 1 for Minnesota’s largest school district. A budget impasse on diversity, equity and inclusion has been resolved. But, the Anoka-Hennepin school board is split 3 to 3 on DEI issues and things boiled over at a recent protest and board meeting in Anoka.

There is a senior at a North Metro high school who is leaving her mark in a positive way. It’s an artistic expression designed to uplift a group of people that are often ignored.

Spring in the Twin Cities means mild weather, flowers blooming and trees greening up. It’s also the start of road construction season and one busy North Metro highway is going to get some upgrades.

Some significant changes are coming to a heavily used park in the North Metro. When the construction dust settles this place will be even better than before.