Author Archives: Tim Hennagir
Blaine World Fest returns Sept. 15 to Town Square Park
World Fest – Blaine’s annual summer-ending celebration – returns to Town Square Park Saturday, Sept. 15.
Blaine senior center celebrates 30 years of service
The Mary Ann Young Senior Center has evolved from its bricks-and-mortar roots to a heart-and-soul institution that continues to serve a growing population.
Blaine citizen survey yields positive results about city
Quality of life, government performance, city service delivery and city employees received high marks from residents in a recently released Blaine city survey.
Blaine council ready to adopt premlinary levy, address cuts
Blaine’s 2013 preliminary tax levy is expected to remain unchanged from last year, but city leaders will have to make almost $500,000 in unspecified cuts.
Former Blaine High School girls’ basketball coach is sentenced
A former 20-year-old Blaine High School girls’ assistant basketball coach has been sentenced in Anoka County District Court.
Blaine council learns about proposed apartment building
Blaine City Council members recently considered a land use amendment for a proposed four-story, 175-unit market-rate general occupancy apartment building.
Blaine Planning Commission reviews senior facility request
Plans for a 59-unit senior living facility near District 16’s Northpoint Elementary School were reviewed during an Aug. 15 Blaine Planning Commission meeting.
Blaine man is arrested in tobacco store raid
A 55-year-old Blaine man has been arrested for allegedly selling a herbal incense product that contains a controlled substance.
National Sports Center acquires Minnesota Deer Classic
The National Sports Center (NSC) has reached an agreement to acquire the Minnesota Deer Classic, one of the Upper Midwest’s largest hunting shows.
Blaine council executes permit for Naples Street trail
Blaine will use will use a federal block grant to pay for a pedestrian trail along Naples Street from 95th Avenue north to the Metro Transit Park-N-Ride lot.
Blaine council approves funds for paved rink base
A second hockey rink at Blaine’s Happy Acres Park will have a paved base of milled asphalt installed in advance of the 2012-2013 outdoor skating season.
Blaine council approves charter school expansion
Blaine City Council members recently approved a conditional use permit (CUP) request by public charter school Paladin Academy to expand at Northtown Mall.
Blaine council approves trailer storage company CUP
The Blaine City Council has approved a conditional use permit request (CUP) for United Trailer Leasing to add a 2,016 square-foot addition to an existing building.
Blaine council approves recycling JPA
Blaine councilmembers have approved a new recycling joint powers agreement with Anoka County.
Victory Pizzeria & Pub features sports-related fun
Victory Pizzeria & Pub owner James Schmitz decided upon a simple yet open-ended tagline when the time arrived for a customer-friendly change of pace.
Six candidates file two for seats in Spring Lake Park
Six candidates have filed for two open Spring Lake Park council positions.
Blaine council approves waste transfer facility permit
Walters Recycling and Refuse Service, Inc.’s request for a new, 12,000 square-foot municipal solid waste transfer facility has gained Blaine City Council approval.
Blaine council approves trailer storage company CUP
The Blaine City Council has approved a conditional use permit request (CUP) for United Trailer Leasing to add a 2,016 square-foot addition to an existing building.
Blaine Citizens Academy provides hands-on education
Blaine’s Safety Services Division is looking for a few good men and women, no more than two dozen, to participate in the city’s 11th annual citizens academy.
Blaine Park Board gets status report on major projects
Blaine Park Board commissioner recently learned about three upcoming projects that are progressing through development.
Blaine Park Board affected by ward redistricting
Political redistricting that changed Blaine City Council ward boundary lines recently came into play during discussion of a Blaine Park Board resignation.
Blaine Radisson Road accident victims identified
The Blaine Police Department has identified the drivers and passengers involved in last week’s Radisson Road accident that injured seven people.
