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Draft of Main Street Corridor master plan in the works BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES—Kimley Horn Consultant Leila Bunge recently presented a draft of the Main Street Corridor master plan to the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board. “A lot of this scenario and (this) development plan is based off what the current comprehensive plan shows for land use, but also takes into account the Metropolitan Council requirements for residential density,” Bunge said.
The corridor is located in the northwest corner of the city, along one of the primary Main Street gateways into the city. The area encompasses roughly 960 acres. In August 2024, because of increased interest in the development of the corridor, the City Council placed a one-year moratorium on development in that area to allow time for a thorough planning process. The goals of the planning process are to guide development of the area for the future, define potential
development scenarios and outline development requirements. On top of the master plan, an alternative urban areawide review was completed to evaluate two possible development options. The environmental review process evaluates the potential impacts of development scenarios within a defined area. SEE CORRIDOR, PAGE 11
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A detailed map of what Scenario 2 could look like south of Main Street.
Blaine readies for 3M Open BY TYLER QUATTRIN NEWS INTERN
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Circle Pines celebrates 75th anniversary This year, Circle Pines turns 75 years old. To celebrate the milestone, the city will host various activities and events on Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2. See page 2 for more information about the celebration.
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The TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine is nearly ready for its biggest week of the year. PGA stars will tee up starting Thursday, July 24, for the return of the 3M Open. The annual tour stop is here to stay until 2030; PGA and 3M Open officials announced in March that they’ve agreed on a five-year extension. Jhonattan Vegas will return to the tournament, trying to defend his title. Other big names on the roster include Tony Finau (2022 champion), Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa. It’s also the second-to-last stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, so players outside the top 70 will likely come to Blaine to solidify a spot. Players with a Minnesota connection include Frankie Capan III from North Oaks; Tom Hoge, a North Dakota resident who won the Minnesota State Open twice before he turned professional in 2011; and Erik van Rooyen, originally from South Africa, who played college golf at the University of Minnesota. The 3M Open will follow the British Open, which runs July 17-20, creating a busy week for some players traveling overseas. The tournament is expected to attract approximately 100,000 spectators over six days and have a $50 million economic impact on the region, said Tournament Director Mike Welch, citing a 2019 report from the University of Minnesota.
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