If you’ve traveled on US Highway 10 recently between Round Lake and Hanson Boulevard in Coon Rapids you’ve probably seen some upgrades. According to MnDOT the addition of an extra lane has increased traffic capacity, reduced congestion and improved safety. It will also lessen the impact on local roads.

The World Junior Championships will be played in the Twin Cities from December 26 through January 5 as some of the top male hockey players under 20 compete for gold. There has been plenty of build up for this event – including a North Metro mom being honored for her devotion to the sport.

Each year the Anoka County Transportation Department has a snow plow on display at the County Fair so residents can vote to name it. The winner for 2025 was recently announced.

Next spring road construction begins on Minnesota Highway 65 between 97th Avenue and Main Street in Blaine. This week MnDOT conducted a couple of meetings at City Hall to let residents know about this major project that finishes in 2029.

Spring Lake Park is one win away from a second Prep Bowl title. The Panthers play on Saturday at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in the Class 5A championship game.

Bunker Hills Regional Park was literally a hot spot on Sunday as smoke and flames were visible. But there was no reason to panic, this was a controlled burn planned in advance.

For some people these are very tough times. Just getting food on the table can be challenging. This is evident even in Blaine where a local food shelf is being pushed to the limit.

Blaine’s Veterans Memorial Park is a symbolic gathering spot for those who have served in the US Air Force, Army, Marines or Navy. That was certainly the case on Veterans Day 2025.

Exercise then eat! The city of Blaine and the 3M Open have teamed up again for the Harvest Hustle 5k. This holiday event gives people a chance to burn calories before consuming Thanksgiving calories.

Even in a frigid Minnesota winter there are some people who don’t have a jacket. Because of this, a group of students at Blaine High School are taking part in an annual charity to make sure everyone has a coat.