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The Fridley City Council unanimously approved agreements for a community solar garden subscription March 23.
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If members of the public have documents or other paperwork they need to drop off for processing by Anoka County employees, they can do so at book drop box locations at the North Central, Mississippi and Johnsville libraries.
As state and federal officials desperately work to “flatten the curve” and the impact of COVID-19 cases on our health care system, many local businesses have experienced the devastating results of an economy that has ground to a halt.
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Fridley High School students participated in the Central Minnesota Band Director Association Honor Jazz Band March 7 at Zimmerman High School. The association assists in the development of band programs in schools, colleges and communities in Minnesota. It also hosts several events throughou…
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A man in Minnesota has been charged with murder in Michigan in the presumed death of a man who disappeared in 1983, authorities said Friday, March 20.
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As Fridley schools prepare students for college and career, a group of high schoolers is taking part in a program that offers a real-life glimpse into the world of teaching.
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Due to an outpouring of community support and desire to make donations of needed protective equipment, Allina Health is standing up collection sites at many of its facilities to receive donations.
The following bills were submitted by local representatives and senators between March 10 and March 16. Each bill is organized under the legislator listed as the chief author. Submitted bills have not become law as of press time, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Kurt Daudt, John Heinr…
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The Spring Lake Park School District will be providing students with free meals during the COVID-19 school closures.
On order of Gov. Tim Walz, area school districts are extending their spring breaks in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
ABC Newspapers checked into Anoka County businesses that are offering free or reduced-price meals for children and families while school is not in session. If your business is offering free meals while schools are closed, let us know at emilee.wentland@ecm-inc.com.
A youth-powered roster fueled a 20-win season, a finish at No. 4 in the Class AAA rankings and a spot in the section finals for the Totino-Grace boys basketball team. Not to mention sparked optimism of a bright future.
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ABC Newspapers checked with cities in its coverage area Monday, March 16, to see if there are any changes in city services or meeting schedules due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
A strong push to end the regular season, followed by back-to-back one-possession thrillers to open postseason play, led to the Fridley boys basketball team ending its season as a Section 5AAA finalist.
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Area schools are closed for the next two weeks, March 16 through March 27.
The city of Fridley announced residents and businesses may qualify for water rebates of up to 75% off the cost of water-efficient appliances and irrigation system components.
The Twin Cities podcast “The Island of Discarded Women,” which focuses on topics and issues related to women, recently moved to Crooners Supper Club in Fridley to do monthly live shows.
The following bills were submitted by local representatives and senators between March 3 and March 9. Bill are listed under the legislator named as the chief author of the bill. Submitted bills have not become law as of press time, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Cal Bahr, John Heinr…
Recent student deaths have put mental health issues in the spotlight of local communities and schools.
Fridley Middle School eighth-grade students presented their National History Day competition projects Feb. 13. This year’s theme was “Breaking Barriers in History.”
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women in history. This year the U.S. also celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, ratified Aug. 18, 1920, which gave women across the country the right to vote.
The American Red Cross urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19 rise in the United States.
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In 2013 Fridley resident John Anderson told his wife he was going to take $500 to a thrift store and see what he could find.
A buzzer-beating basket sent Fridley into the Section 5AAA finals, Totino-Grace rolled into the Section 4AAA championship round, Spring Lake Park cruised through its Section 5AAAA opener and Legacy Christian Academy reached the Section 4A semifinals during the opening week of the boys basket…
The following bills were submitted by local state representatives and senators between Feb. 25 and March 2. Each bill is listed under the legislator named as chief author of the bill. Submitted bills have not become law, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Connie Bernardy, John Heinrich,…
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When Jessica Row’s first-grade class found out they’d have their writing published in a book, they were collectively excited.
Through a partnership with the city of Fridley, several Fridley High School students are receiving a hands-on education while exploring and learning more about a service field that could potentially shape their careers.
A Fridley man who was convicted of child pornography possession and allegedly admitted to molesting a child years ago will serve no prison time if he completes probation.
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women in history. This year the U.S. also celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, ratified Aug. 18, 1920, which gave women across the country the right to vote.
In his first time ever competing at state individually, Spring Lake Park senior Kieran Ripken closed his career in all-state style during the State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center Feb. 27-29.
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The city of Fridley held an event Friday, Feb. 28, at its Civic Campus to commemorate Columbia Arena.
Three area boys basketball teams earned No. 2 seeds in their respective section tournaments, with another pair receiving No. 3 seeds as postseason action tips off this week.
A string of tough-luck defeats left Legacy Christian Academy as the lone area girls basketball team standing entering the second week of playoff action.
Spring Lake Park senior Kieran Ripken and Andover sophomore Noah Rabb each sped to third place all-state performances in leading a deep group of area competitors during the State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center Feb. 27-29.
An unidentified suspect is at large following an armed robbery at a Fridley gas station in February.
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