Bordering Minneapolis on its southern border, Fridley, Minnesota is an inner-ring suburb of the Twin Cities. Situated in southern Anoka County, neighboring suburbs include Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Center. Fridley was incorporated as a village in 1949, and became a city in 1957. The area was settled in 1844, when the Red River Ox Cart Trail was constructed, leading through the Minnesota Territory from Saint Paul to Pembina, a trail that roughly corresponds with County Highway 1, a route that was then used to carry furs to the south and other supplies to the Red River Valley in the north. The first settler in the area was John Banfill, who came in 1847. The area was first known as Manomin. In 1851, Banfill platted the town of Manomin, which included the current municipalities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park. By 1853, the new town had a post office, a general store, and a sawmill. In 1855, Abram M. Fridley, the city’s namesake, was elected as the first territorial representative for the area. In 1857, the area separated from Ramsey County, establishing the short-lived Manomin County. By 1870, Manomin County was annexed by Anoka County, and became Manomin Township. In 1879, Manomin Township’s name was changed to honor Abram Fridley, and Fridley was incorporated as a village in 1949, becoming a city in 1957. Interstate Highway 694, Minnesota Highways 47 and 65 are the main routes through the city, while East River Road is one of the oldest roads in Minnesota, once being part of the Red River Oxcart Trail. Fridley Station is served by the Northstar Commuter Rail, which runs on the BNSF Railway tracks into Minneapolis. The BNSF Northtown Classification Yards are in Fridley, and the Minnesota Commercial Railway serves the city, with a terminal warehouse situated in Fridley. The Mississippi River is navigable for small boats. Fridley has experienced slight drops in population each census year since its peak population of 30,228 in 1980.
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The market opened in 1959 selling locally grown fruits and vegetables, adding meats, a bakery, and a deli in 1969, then doubling the size of its store in 1993, currently specializing in perishable products. Located in Fridley, Minnesota, the store’s hours of operation, departments, weekly advertisements, and coupons are posted.
http://www.bobsproduce.com/
Offering rooms with one queen bed, two queen beds, or with a king bed, the Fridley, Minnesota hotel offers smoking and non-smoking options. A photo gallery, hotel amenities, and online reservations are available through the site, along with a guide to area attractions and events.
http://www.budgethostfridley.com/
Fridley, Minnesota is a first-ring suburb of the Twin Cities, being about ten minutes north of downtown Minneapolis and twenty minutes northwest of downtown Saint Paul. A profile and demographics for the city are presented, along with an overview of its projects, developments, attractions, and events. Administrative contacts are posted to the site.
https://www.fridleymn.gov/
General information about Lions International and the local Fridley, Minnesota club are put forward, including its membership policies, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and club members, officers, and directors. Its community service projects are discussed, and a photo gallery is included.
http://www.fridleylions.org/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in Fridley, Minnesota, the district operates Hayes Elementary School, R.L. Stevenson Elementary School, Fridley Middle School, Fridley High School, Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center, and the Fridley Transition Program, each of which are highlighted here, and each located in Fridley, Minnesota.
http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/
The Fridley, Minnesota club is part of District 7 of the Minnesota Women of Today, and the United States Women of Today, an organization whose focus is on community service, personal growth, and building friendships. Meeting schedules and minutes, an overview of major events, fundraising projects, and other member resources are available.
https://fridleywt.com/
In business for more than twenty years, the Fridley, Minnesota auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Chevrolet cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and hybrids, and also carries a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory of new and used cars may be viewed online, and special offers and work trucks are highlighted.
http://www.friendlychev.com/
Located in Fridley, Minnesota, seven minutes from downtown Minneapolis and near the Mall of America, several museums, theaters, and historic sites, the hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, which are highlighted here and shown in pictures. Rates and availability may be determined online, and reservations may be booked through the site.
http://www.livinnfridley.com/
Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
Headquartered in Fridley, Minnesota, the MRPA has been in operation since 1937. With members statewide, the organization strives to encourage public support of the parks, recreation, and leisure services within the state, encourages study and research into leisure activities, and offers educational and technical assistance programs.
http://www.mnrpa.org/
