š± How Blaine families can watch graduation and weigh in on schools
Blaine, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Blaine! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Blaine families can watch graduation and weigh in on schools
- Whoās hitting the ice when the Robertson Cup comes to Blaine?
- What role Blaineās senator played in Minnesotaās new fraud watchdog
Also on today's calendar: Spring Plant Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Friday: An a.m. shower; breezy, warm, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Anoka-Hennepin Schools Launch Parent Survey, Finalize Graduation Broadcast Plans, Honor 2026 Athena Award Recipients (town.news) ā Families in Blaine should watch for details on Blaine High Schoolās May 31 graduation at U.S. Bank Stadium, which will also be broadcast by North Metro TV. The Anoka-Hennepin district is also running its annual parent survey and celebrating Blaine senior Addison Stadden as a 2026 Athena Award winner. 
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2. Puck drops on NAHL's Robertson Cup Friday in Blaine (letsplayhockey.com) ā Blaineās Fogerty Arena will host the NAHL Robertson Cup championship May 15ā19, bringing four top junior hockey teams and 14 Minnesota-born players to town. Fans can catch multiple games over the weekend, including the Minnesota Wilderness facing the Austin Bruins, with a winner-take-all title game set for Tuesday night. Ā Ā Ā
3. Minnesota Senate gives final OK to Office of Inspector General to fight fraud, sending bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk (cbsnews.com) ā Blaine Sen. Michael Kreun helped lead a bipartisan bill creating a powerful new statewide Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. The measure, now headed to Gov. Walz, establishes an independent watchdog with potential lawāenforcement powers and a multimillionādollar budget to scrutinize public programs for waste and abuse. Ā Ā Ā
4. House lawmakers OK bill to bring Minnesota into compliance with 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (hometownsource.com) ā Blaine Rep. Nolan West weighed in as the Minnesota House narrowly approved a bill aligning state law with new federal Medicaid rules, including work requirements and shorter retroactive coverage. Lawmakers from both parties argued over potential funding losses and impacts on lowāincome adults while also adding psilocybin therapy language before sending the measure back to the Senate. Ā Ā Ā
5. Wild rice recipe contest (wdio.com) ā A statewide wild rice recipe contest is back this year, and last yearās Peopleās Choice winner came from right here in Blaine with Minnesota Wild Rice Turkey Pinwheels. Blaine cooks can enter by June 8, 2026, for a shot at cash prizes, State Fair tickets, and even a World Food Championships berth. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Blaine
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Garbage and Recycling Zone A ā
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On Our Way - for women 50+
Alexandra House ā Blaine, 10065 3rd St NE, Blaine, MN, 55434, United States
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In Person Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Alexandra House ā Blaine, 10065 3rd St NE, Blaine, MN, 55434, United States
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RL 4th Gr. Music Program
Rice Lake Elementary Gym
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Friends of the Library Meeting In-Person ā
Johnsville Branch Library Johnsville Meeting Room, Johnsville Library
6:30 pm -
Support & Healing Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Alexandra House ā Blaine, 10065 3rd St NE, Blaine, MN, 55434, United States
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Garbage and Recycling Zone A ā
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3rd Friday Sunrise
MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce Route 47 Pub & Grub 7820 University Ave NE Fridley, MN 55432
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Spring Plant Sale ā
Lake Owasso County Park, 370 Owasso Blvd N, Shoreview
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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Academy for Sciences & Agriculture vs Mounds Park Academy ā
Mounds Park Academy, 2051 Larpenteur Ave E, St Paul
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Family Storytime
Mounds View Library 2576 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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Allina Health Coon Rapids- Open to Public ā
Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic, 9055 Springbrook Dr NW, Coon Rapids
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Rogers vs Coon Rapids ā
Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, 2340 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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