At the Jan. 22 meeting, the Blaine City Council approved the purchase of a building at 2101 105th Avenue, for the continuation of the redevelo…
Blaine Police Department Chief Brian Podany, at the Jan. 22 City Council meeting, swore in five new police officers and promoted four of the d…
The Blaine City Council unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance amendment for cannabis regulations at the Jan. 22 meeting,
Amid ongoing budget cuts and the challenging financial positions that come with them, the Anoka-Hennepin School District has not broken its st…
The National Sports Village wanted an increase in permitted signage due to a lack of customers at Scooters, as well as the desire for more sig…
The Anoka County Library system is no longer charging daily fines for items returned past the due date.
Street segments in one neighborhood, possibly two, will be improved in a project approved by the Coon Rapids City Council Jan. 21.
Some might prefer to fly under the radar. Take over a struggling team — low stakes, limited expectations — and slowly rebuild for a few years …
The Blaine City Council unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance amendment for cannabis regulations at the Jan. 22 meeting,
Amid ongoing budget cuts and the challenging financial positions that come with them, the Anoka-Hennepin School District has not broken its st…
The National Sports Village wanted an increase in permitted signage due to a lack of customers at Scooters, as well as the desire for more sig…
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The Anoka County Library system is no longer charging daily fines for items returned past the due date.
Street segments in one neighborhood, possibly two, will be improved in a project approved by the Coon Rapids City Council Jan. 21.
Some might prefer to fly under the radar. Take over a struggling team — low stakes, limited expectations — and slowly rebuild for a few years …
Jack Zellmer and Austin Matrious teamed up to win the sprint relay title to lead Blaine Nordic skiing to a runner-up finish at the Northwest S…
The Blaine City Council approved a heavily conditioned amendment to a conditional use permit granting Walters Recycling & Refuse the abili…
The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.
A husband and wife have both been sentenced to probation after they both pleaded guilty to charges related to an explosion at a Blaine apartme…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Anyone who wants their coffee fix has another new location in Blaine, 8685 Central Ave. with beans sourced from Yemen.
The 2025-2026 committee rosters were announced last week for the state senate. In addition to continuing to serve on the Education Finance and…
The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, which serves over 700 businesses and organizations throughout the north metro area, has new leadership and…
Blaine girls hockey skated past Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 4-1 Jan. 14 to extend its unbeaten streak to eight games. Kiera Michael, Abigail …
Anoka boys basketball’s Trey Borchers became the ninth player in program history to score 1,000 career points during the Tornadoes’ 85-74 win …
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The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
Blaine Arrests
At the Jan. 6 meeting, the Blaine City Council unanimously approved a preliminary plat for a 12.45 acre development into two lots, named the C…
A teenage male on a motorized dirt bike was killed in a collision in Blaine on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 12.
Amidst the current rollout of Cannabis legalization throughout the state, the Blaine City Council on Jan. 6 held first readings of both an ame…
The Blaine City Council members unanimously approved three different motions accepting quotes for playground equipment installation at Austin …
A three-person panel has recommended that an Anoka County Judge be suspended for six months without pay for alleged ethics violations.
After having previously tabled the move over traffic concerns, the Blaine City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for the B…
Jack Zellmer and Austin Matrious teamed up to win the sprint relay title to lead Blaine Nordic skiing to a runner-up finish at the Northwest S…
The Blaine City Council approved a heavily conditioned amendment to a conditional use permit granting Walters Recycling & Refuse the abili…
The future of the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority was questioned at its 2025 organizational meeting Jan. 7.
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The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the PWHL Breakthrough Cup powered by PLAY Hockey will take place in Blaine April 4-6. The eve…
PGA Jr. League registration is now open at facilities across the country. Families can learn more, find a local program and sign up online at …
With young hockey players and their instructors from the high school hockey team raising their sticks in salute, the family of long-time Anoka…
Anoka girls basketball improved to 9-0 in the NWSC with a 79-56 victory against Totino-Grace Jan. 15 and a 61-53 overtime win over Robbinsdale…
The Anoka County Fair announced that Ray Hyovalti has been named the District 3 County Fair Person of the Year.
The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.
The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.
A husband and wife have both been sentenced to probation after they both pleaded guilty to charges related to an explosion at a Blaine apartme…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Anyone who wants their coffee fix has another new location in Blaine, 8685 Central Ave. with beans sourced from Yemen.
The 2025-2026 committee rosters were announced last week for the state senate. In addition to continuing to serve on the Education Finance and…
The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, which serves over 700 businesses and organizations throughout the north metro area, has new leadership and…
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The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the PWHL Breakthrough Cup powered by PLAY Hockey will take place in Blaine April 4-6. The eve…
PGA Jr. League registration is now open at facilities across the country. Families can learn more, find a local program and sign up online at …
With young hockey players and their instructors from the high school hockey team raising their sticks in salute, the family of long-time Anoka…
Anoka girls basketball improved to 9-0 in the NWSC with a 79-56 victory against Totino-Grace Jan. 15 and a 61-53 overtime win over Robbinsdale…
The Anoka County Fair announced that Ray Hyovalti has been named the District 3 County Fair Person of the Year.
The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.
The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.
A husband and wife have both been sentenced to probation after they both pleaded guilty to charges related to an explosion at a Blaine apartme…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
A $6,170,835 contract was unanimously approved by the Anoka County Board Dec. 17 to modernize the case management system used by two departmen…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
Anyone who wants their coffee fix has another new location in Blaine, 8685 Central Ave. with beans sourced from Yemen.
The 2025-2026 committee rosters were announced last week for the state senate. In addition to continuing to serve on the Education Finance and…
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