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MILK DEPOT OPENS AT MERCY HOSPITAL

A new addition was officially opened this week at Mercy Hospital. Their Mother Baby Center welcomed the arrival of the Milk Depot, a place where mothers who pass a screening process can donate extra breast milk.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN BLAINE

The City of Blaine is beginning their road construction season. With several projects on the calendar this summer, it’s looking to be one of their busiest reconstruction years ever.

BLAINE CITIZENS ACADEMY RETURNS THIS FALL

If you are interested in learning more about the work of police and fire departments, you can get a free behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Blaine Citizens Academy.

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS GET PEP TALKS FROM SENIORS, FORMER FOOTBALL STAR

Former Gopher and Green Bay Packer Darrell Thompson shared some of his experiences with a group of Centennial High School students who mentor students at nearby Golden Lake Elementary School.

NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER GETS NEW ARTIFICIAL TURF

The National Sports Center (NSC) announced a partnership with Spring Lake Park Schools to install artificial turf on two of the NSC’s outdoor grass fields.

DOES YOUR CITY HAVE A WATER SPRINKLING BAN?

Now that summer is here, some cities use a rotating sprinkling ban to limit water usage, and to make sure that the city’s water supply stays fully stocked.

BLAINE IS THE FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE METRO

Blaine is the fastest growing city in the metro, according to Met Council. It released preliminary population estimates for the seven-county area, and Blaine has had the largest population increase.

FRIENDS OF GOLDEN LAKE HOPE TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD, REGIONAL TREASURE

Organized effort seeks neighbors and people who enjoy the lake to work together to promote and preserve it.

NEW BILL COULD MAKE IT EASIER TO BECOME AN ELECTION JUDGE

A bill that could be up for vote next year in Saint Paul may make it easier for more people to work as election judges.

LONGTIME CENTENNIAL EDUCATOR INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME DAYS BEFORE DEATH FROM CANCER

A retiring high school Theater Director and Speech Coach received his school’s highest honor. Centennial High School inducted Mark Quinlan into its hall of fame at a special presentation on May 9.