Welcome to Blaine, Minnesota
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:
Until 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.
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 |
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. < 50,000 gal./month |
| 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 |
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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 | |
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
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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 | Nbr of Schools | Enrollment | Grades | Pupil/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% | |
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Government |
Structure Information | 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 |
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Public Protection Services | Service Type | Regular | Part-Time | Volunteer | Seasonal | Fire | 5 | 1 | 74 | - - - | Police | 52 | 5 | 20 | - - - | Sheriff | - - - | - - - | - - - | - - - | EMT | 2 | - - - | - - - | - - - |
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The above information was gathered from several reliable sources:
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As you can see in the photo, this new home development (Arbor Creek) has a farm in the background (see the blue silos) and a great park for the kids to play in. And just down the way, there are farms and horses.
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