News by Anoka Times Report

Blaine Says Farewell to Joe Huss City of Blaine Finance Director

By Anoka Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

Joe Huss recently completed a nearly 40-year career in local government.

Highway 65 Receives Major Funding

By Anoka Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

State Highway 65 through Blaine carries the same number of cars as 35W through the City. But with stoplights and intersections up and down the corridor Highway 65 is notorious for traffic accidents, congestion, and being a barrier to commerce and development.

Grilling Season Safety Tips

By Anoka Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average, over 10,000 home fires are started by grills each year.

Peddlers and Solicitors Need a Permit in Blaine

By Anoka Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Throughout the year door-to-door peddling, soliciting, and canvassing raises questions from Blaine residents.

Department Spotlight: Say Hello to the Blaine PD Traffic Unit

By Anoka Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

While safety is important year-round, the City uses June to highlight efforts to prevent injury and death through National Safety Month.

Annual Blaine Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions Now in Effect

By Anoka Times Report | Jun 4, 2023

As the temperature rises and our gardens and lawns thirst for hydration, it's important for us to come together as a community and follow the annual lawn sprinkling restrictions.

Improve Your Home With Help from the City of Blaine

By Anoka Times Report | May 29, 2023

The Major Remodeling Grant can help you make big changes.

Development Questions?

By Anoka Times Report | May 29, 2023

Can the City slow or stop development?

2022 Drinking Water Report

By Anoka Times Report | May 29, 2023

By law, all community water systems are required to distribute their drinking water report to customers before July 1 of each year

2023 Road Construction Projects in Blaine

By Anoka Times Report | May 22, 2023

For the 2023 construction season, the City has three new street reconstruction projects and one street reconstruction project that is a carryover from 2022.

University Avenue Elementary School hosts Meals program to begin in the fall of 2023

By Anoka Times Report | Apr 1, 2023

Last week, the Minnesota Legislature approved and the Governor signed a bill providing “Universal School Meals,” which means every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost starting in the fall of 2023.

University Avenue Elementary School District Indian Education program to co-host powwow on April 1

By Anoka Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

Anoka-Hennepin’s Indian Education program will co-host a powwow with Elk River Area Schools, Fridley Public Schools, Roseville Area Schools and St. Michael-Albertville Schools Indian Education programs on Saturday, April 1 at Champlin Park High School.