In these polarized times, Night to Unite seems more necessary than ever. In one North Metro city the event was a chance for local fire and police to bond with residents in neighborhoods and build bridges.

It’s been 24 years since Blaine won its first and only boys state hockey title. Matt Hendricks was one of the key players on that Bengals team and since then he has had even more pucks success.

The Brodzinski’s are Blaine’s first family of hockey and two of the brothers are doing their part to give back by holding a camp in their hometown.

The 3M Open features some of the top players on the PGA Tour, but the tournament also gives young golfers a chance to learn the sport.

Centerville Road and Main Street is the intersection of food and fun. That is where Centerville’s Main Street Market takes place.

It’s been a whirlwind July in Blaine. First the Target USA Cup, then the 3M Open. These sporting events have a huge impact on the city and the North Metro.

Once again Blaine is the center of the soccer universe as the Target USA Cup took place this week at the National Sports Center. The event is a beehive of activity and positive energy. We checked out the USA Cup and put together this video montage.

Ham Lake now has a third fire station. The newest one opened up earlier this month and will clearly benefit the city.

The 2024 Blaine Festival took place in late June. The event is always popular with residents and this year they got to see something brand new.

Last month Anneke Linser was chosen by Toronto in round six of the PWHL draft.

For Linser – who played hockey at Centennial HS and UM-Duluth – it was an incredible snapshot in time.