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City of Fridley: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, city overview, Employment hub, Fridley,

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but… Read more »

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City of Fridley: Community Life

Tagged: Anoka County, Baseball, Cummins, Fridley, fun things to do, Medtronic, Springbrook Nature Preserve, Things to do, Unity Hospital,

With a population of over 27,000, Fridley, Minnesota is notorious for offering a small-town feel in a larger city. As it is directly north of Minneapolis, and northwest of St. Paul, Fridley also offers plenty of other options recreationally, in the entertainment realm, and work for the residents that live there. Because it is a… Read more »

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City of Fridley: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Fridley, Fridley Community Park, Manomin Park, Parks and Recreation, Riverfront Regional Park, Springbrook Nature Center,

Fridley, Minnesota is known for having some of the most beautiful parks in the area. There are plenty of recreational and scenic options for residents to explore. A few of the many wonderful parks in this city include: Springbrook Nature Center: The Springbrook Nature Center brings residents closer to nature all year long. Visitors can… Read more »

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City of Fridley: A Brief History

Tagged: Abram M. Fridley, Anoka County, Banfill Tavern, Carl Hartman, Fridley, John Banfill, Manomin,

The city of Fridley, Minnesota was formed in 1847, when John Banfill became the city’s initial settler as he established the Banfill Tavern (currently the site of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts). At that time, the area was call Manomin. In 1851, the next settler, by the name of Abram M. Fridley, settled in Manomin…. Read more »

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City of Fridley: Schools & District 14

Tagged: Anoka County, Fridley, Fridley High School, Fridley Middle School, Hayes Elementary, School District 14,

Fridley Public Schools (District 14) serves the central area of the city of Fridley with two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and a community center. Although the city of Fridley is in the midst of the metro area, it is known for offering a small-town feel in both its schools and its… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: Schools & ISD 11

Tagged: Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids Middle School, education, Hoover Elementary, School District 11, schools,

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley,  Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in… Read more »

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City of Columbia Heights: Schools & ISD 13

Tagged: Anoka County, Columbia Academy, Columbia Heights, Columbia Heights High School, education, School District 13, schools, Valley View Elementary,

The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 13, which serves the communities of Columbia Heights, South Fridley, and Hilltop. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect,… Read more »

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City of Columbia Heights: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, CIty History, Columbia Heights, Fridley Township, Gauvitte, McKenna, Prestemon,

The Village of Columbia Heights was formed in March 1898 after separating from Fridley township. At this point, Columbia Heights covered 1696 acres and was home to 100 citizens and 20 houses. The Charter of the City of Columbia Heights was adopted on July 21, 1921 and the city was officially established. In order to… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: Schools & ISD 13

Tagged: Anoka County, Columbia Academy, Columbia Heights High School, education, Hilltop, schools, Schools District 13, Valley View Elementary,

Hilltop, Minnesota is situated in Columbia Heights Public Schools (District 13), which also serves Columbia Heights and South Fridley. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect, courage, and innovation. The College Board… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, Bowling Alley, CIty History, Fridley Township, Hilltop,

The area where Hilltop exists was once an unincorporated portion of Fridley Township. This area was home to a dairy farm. In the 1940s, several trailer park opened in the area. People living in the trailer parks were concerned their mobile homes would be removed, and because of this petitioned to be incorporated. In 1956,… Read more »

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City of Spring Lake Park: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, CIty History, Manomin County, Ramsey County, Spring Lake Park,

The area now known as Spring Lake Park was originally a part of Manomin County. Manomin County was established in May of 1857 and included Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park. In April of 1870, the people of Manomin County petitioned to become a part of Anoka County and were accepted as a… Read more »

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