MnDOT recently announced they are giving away $76.2 million for transportation projects in Minnesota. One of those grants will upgrade a busy intersection in the North Metro.

The start of a new year for some means a resolution to exercise more. However, that can be challenging. We caught up with a North Metro fitness expert who has some tips on how to achieve your goals.

The North Metro received almost 5 inches of snow from a weekend storm that blanketed the Twin Cities. That meant residents got out their shovels and snowblowers, and drivers had to deal with slippery roads.

The new year means new changes in the North Metro when it comes to public transportation. In January a familiar train is going away and will be replaced by a fleet of buses.

Blaine’s skating season has begun as outdoor rinks opened on Friday December 19. The city has a total of 19 rinks at 5 different locations.

The cold and snow have arrived in the Twin Cities which means ice fishing season is upon us. But as always the Minnesota DNR wants people to be safe and aware when they venture out onto the ice.

Heroes and Helpers began in 2010 and is a way for fire, police and first responders to give back to North Metro youngsters. The 2025 shopping spree at the Blaine Super Target was a “toy story” that made everyone smile.

Real Sportscards began in Champlin five years ago, and a second store opened in Wisconsin in 2022. Now they’re in the North Metro, giving residents a chance to find their favorite collectable cards.

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.