According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers and another 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants. To help address this problem, the Drug Enforcement Agency encourages local law enforcement to collect unused or expired prescription drugs year round, and also to put an extra effort in on an annual drug take back day.

City residents can bring appliances, electronics, mattresses and more to city hall for recycling.

Would you like to see a splash pad in Spring Lake Park? How about some pickleball courts? The city would love to hear your thoughts and ideas of what the parks in the city should look like.

The Sandhill Crane Natural Area is the fourth largest park that is a part of the county parks system, and one of the least visited.

Planning is underway for the USA Cup Youth Soccer Tournament at the National Sports Center in July.  Officials say they’re trying to make it as normal as possible, but some adjustments may be needed.

Every good garden starts with some quality soil, but when University of Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Tim Baland puts his raised garden together, that’s not all he throws in the recipe.  There are many different layers, like building a lasagna.

The report found an interest among 21 cities and others in collaborating to find solutions, possibly through a coalition to represent the area. It could be something similar to an economic development effort made several years ago.

The City of Blaine has more than 800 acres of dedicated open space throughout the city, and has apparently been using it well. Blaine was named the 2020 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist by the Anoka Conservation District.