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A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Blaine Mn Performance Park Lino Lakes Real Estate Expert Patti Ann Kasper Navelinski MLS Listing Bedrooms Bdr property investment rental foreclosure Homes for SaleUntil 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota.  Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.
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Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.


Demographics and Reference Information:


Population (year 2005): 54,020

Major Employers

Products/Services

Employee Count

Aveda Corporation

Scientific Research & Development Services

450

General Pattern

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

170

National Sports Center

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, & Similar Events

137

Carley Foundry Inc

Foundries

130

Bermo Inc

Scientific Research & Development Services

120

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

102

Dayton Rogers Mfg Co

Scientific Research & Development Services

101

Advance Tool Inc

Machine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg.

100

John's Auto Parts

Auto Parts & Accessories Stores

96

Excel Dental Studios, Inc.

Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing

90

Arrow Cryogenics Inc

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating & Allied Activities

80

Sunrise Packaging, Inc

Resin, Synth. Rubber & Art. Synth. Fibers & Fil. Mfg.

70

Earle M. Jorgensen Co.

Support Activities for Mining

68

Turfco Manufacturing Inc

Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

65

Green Lights Recycling, Inc.

Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

60

Utility Type

Utility Name

Utility Phone

Contact

Contact Phone

Electricity 

Connexus Energy  

763-323-2719 

Duane Arens 

763-323-2719 

Electricity 

Xcel Energy  

800-895-4999 

Cusomer Service 

800-895-4999 

Natural Gas 

CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco  

800-269-1114 

Arne Hendrickson 

(612) 321-5375 

Wastewater 

Blaine Public Services 

763-785-6123 

Bob Therres 

763-785-6123 

Water 

Blaine Public Utilities  

763-784-6700 

Mike Ulrich 

763-785-6166 


Water Information

Water Source:

Wells

Storage Capacity:

8,000,000 gal.

Pumping Capacity:

15,400 gal./minute

Average Demand:

3,950,000 gal./day

Peak Demand:

15,273,000 gal./day

Total Water Hardness:

185 ppm

Industrial Water Rate:

No base chg.; $1.06/1,000 gal.


Wastewater Information

Treatment Type:

Mechanical Plant

Capacity of Plant:

251,000,000 gal./day

Average Demand:

220,000,000 gal./day

Peak Demand:

0 gal./day

Usage Charge:

Base chg. $14.90; $2.55/1,000 gal. of water > 5,83

Newspapers Information

Newspaper Name

Telephone

Frequency

Blaine Life

763-421-4444

Weekly

Minneapolis StarTribune

612-673-4000

Daily

St. Paul Pioneer Press

651-222-5011

Daily

Blaine/Spring Lake Park Focus

651-633-3434

Weekly

Air Service Information

 

International

Local Regional

Name

Mpls./St. Paul Intl. Airport

Anoka Co.-Blaine Airport

Location

Bloomington

Blaine

Miles to

20

0

Longest Runway Length

10,000 Feet

4,855 Feet

Surface Type

Paved

Paved

Lighted

Yes

Yes

Customs

Yes

No

Service Type

Charter, Commercial, Freight, Jet

Charter, Freight, Jet

Navigational Aids

BEACON, DME, ILS, VOR/DME

BEACON, VOR/DME

Weather Info Systems

AWOSA/MNWAS, SAWRS

AWOSA/MNWAS, AWOSIII, PUBLICTV, SAWRS

Major Airlines

American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines, US Air

 

 

Additional Commercial Transportation Providers

Transportation Type

Provider Name

Phone

Air

Anoka Air Charter

763-783-1866

Air

Cirrus Flight Operations

763-784-6614

Air

Crossroads Aviation

763-783-1866

Air

Lewis Truck Lines

701-282-5330

Air

Old Dominion Freight Line

763-786-6335

Truck

Manning Transfer

763-784-4022

Truck

Overnite Transportation

763-780-9800

Truck

United Trailer Leasing

763-786-3345

 

Housing & Commercial Activity

Housing Information

Single Family Units:

12,400

Percentage Owner Occupied:

90

Multiple Family Units:

3,453

Median Sales Price:

$225,000.00

Mobile Homes:

2,332

Median Assessed Value:

- - -

Number of Units Built Since Last Census:

Median Rent:

$650

 

Number of Residential Building Permits for 2004:

649

Vacancy Rate:

2

Value of Residential Building Permits for 2004:

$130,000,000

 

 

Source: Met Council/Blaine Bldg Department

Commercial Activity Information

Number of Commercial Building Permits for 2004:

1,503

Value of Commercial Building Permits for 2004:

$36,900,000

 

Retail Sales Information

Year

Community Sales

County Sales

2004

$834,951,664

$3,280,021,063

2003

$710,096,987

$3,063,346,188

2000

$580,816,433

$2,570,893,149

Source: MN Dept. of Revenue

Library Information

Name

Phone

Internet Access

Anoka County Library Northtown

763-717-3267

Yes

Johnsville Branch Library

763-767-3853

Yes

 

Education

Post-Secondary Information

Nearest Technical College & Specialty

Location

Miles To

Anoka Technical College

Anoka

8

Graduates of ATC have a long track record of landing great jobs. In recent years, graduates of our Electronics program have been recruited by companies offering $45,000 in base salary, profit sharing and stock options. Graduates of our Machine Trades program have reported salaries of $40,000 and up. Air Traffic Controllers from our Aviation program have the ability to exceed $100,000 in annual salary. Our graduates have proven, time and again, that a technical degree is a great launching pad for successful careers. Students have the option of working towards certificates, diplomas and degrees. In some industries, the 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree is the preferred credential. 9/05

 

Nearest Community College & Specialty

Location

Miles To

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Cambridge & Coon Rapids

6

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to developing articulate, critical and creative thinkers who are responsible contributors to the community. With campuses in Coon Rapids and Cambridge, it has been a leading provider of higher education and training in the north suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the college serves over 9,000 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. 9/05

 

Nearest Public College/University & Specialty

Location

Miles To

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities metro

Minneapolis, Saint Paul

12

The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. It is both the state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public service, and the state's primary research university, with faculty of national and international reputation.

 

Nearest Private College/University & Specialty

Location

Miles To

Hamline University

St. Paul

12

150 years ago, Methodist pioneers founded Hamline University as the first institution of higher education in the state. Today, it is a high-quality, nationally ranked, comprehensive university with more than 4,000 students in its undergraduate college, law school, and graduate schools. Hamline provides not a typical college education, but an extraordinary one. Bright and talented students come from all over the country and the world to study here. Together, they form a community of scholars, vibrant leaders, compassionate citizens, and lifelong friends. Hamline will challenge you to broaden your mind and appreciate the pursuit of knowledge as something that enriches us all. 10/05

 

Telecommunications Use Available at Area Post-Secondary Institutions:

Yes

Local K-12 Information

School Type

# of Schools

Enrollment

Grades

Pupil to
Teacher Ratio

Elementary

6

4,000

K-6

25:1

Middle School

2

2,100

6-8

23:1

Junior High

1

1,223

7-9

29:1

Senior High

2

3,600

9-12

23:1

Private/Parochial

2

300

PreK-7

20:1

 

 

School District:

11, 12 and 16

Telecommunications Use Available at Local K-12:

Yes

High School Graduates Attending Post-Secondary:

65%

State Wide Average:

64%


Organization:

Council\Manager

Budget:

$21,336,889

Community Bond Rating:

Moody's - - AA3

Comprehensive Land Use Plan:

Yes

Locally Controlled Loan Program:

Yes

Recycling:

Yes

Fire Insurance Rating:

4

Industrial Plans Approved By:

City Building Official, Design Review Board


Public Protection Services

Service Type

Regular

Part-Time

Volunteer

Seasonal

Fire

5

1

74

- - -

Police

52

5

20

- - -

Sheriff

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

EMT

2

- - -

- - -

- - -


Disaster & Emergency Services

Name

Phone Number(s)

Public Safety emergency resources

1-800-422-0798 or metro 651-649-5451

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Region V FEMA 312-408-5500

Small Business Administration Disaster Resources

Disaster Area Offices 404-347-3771

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