Trail users at Bunker Hills Regional Park are going to see some improvements in the future. A new boardwalk will be installed in the wetlands area.

Blaine has four water towers in the city. Now – thanks to a makeover – one of the structures has a completely new look.

Veterans Memorial Park is a popular spot. Steve Guider deservedly gets most of the credit for this space, but there are others who put in time to make it look good – including a Blaine resident who believes flower power enhances the park’s curb appeal.

The Main Street Market in Centerville is back and there are plenty of crafts, knickknacks and food choices to choose from. The event has become a Centerville centerpiece for good times and fun.

The seventh annual 3M Open began this week at TPC Twin Cities as the Golf 4 All Day event took place on Tuesday. Prominent athletes such as Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle and Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley mingled with youngsters to expose them to the sport of golf.

Once again Blaine is the center of the soccer universe. The 40th annual Target USA Cup started a few days ago at the NSC and there is plenty going on. North Metro TV sent a team of photographers to the event and we put together this video montage.

Anoka-Hennepin elementary students Amina Muhamed and Maria Shinto have advanced to the nationals in the bus safety poster competition. They submitted impressive art-work in the nation-wide “safety first – safety always” contest.

The newest monument at Veterans Memorial Park is deep in detail and paints a poignant picture about battlefield casualties. It’s a tribute to Fallen Soldiers who never came home from war.

Anoka County is looking for Adopt-a-Highway volunteers to keep area roadways clean.