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Fridley Public Schools staff recognized for volunteer service

Fridley Public Schools held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, May 10, at the Fridley Community Center. The annual …

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Fridley Key Club celebrates a successful year at district convention

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Ways to garden in limited space are gaining ground

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Anoka County resident heads fundraiser for human trafficking victims

Fridley Assistant Fire Chief John Crelly left the department after 10 years to work for his hometown fire department in Golden Valley. A reception was held May 3 to recognize Crelly for his work. His colleagues presented him with a plaque and a street sign that reads "Crelly's Point."

Fridley Assistant Fire Chief moves on to his hometown fire department in Golden Valley

Columbia Heights council discusses library project

The Columbia Heights City Council and staff are reviewing four potential sites for a new library building. The Library Task …

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Irondale softball: As good as they come

By Ryan Schleichler Sun FOCUS Newspapers One of the most competitive female sports in the state has got to be …

Fridley teacher receives Education Minnesota Foundation grant

An innovative teaching project developed by local educators is getting a boost, thanks to a foundation created by Education Minnesota …

Bill to protect coaches from parents is not needed

By Don Heinzman ECM Publishers A bill to protect jobs of high school coaches from parental complaints is a bad …

Logan Coleman, 6, of New Brighton, stands ready for a pitch from his dad, Blake, at Hansen Park on May 13. (Sun staff photo by Kassie Petermann)

Baseball practice at Hansen Park

Legislature adjourns as tax bill closes $627 million state budget deficit

Legislature adjourns as tax bill closes $627 million state budget deficit

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature voted to tax-the-rich, smokers, close corporate loopholes in raising about $2 …