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  • On the article Fridley Middle School National History Day Thursday 5:30–8:30 p.m.

    PK

    12:26 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

    Congratulations and good luck to the 11 Fridley Middle School students who advanced to National History Day State Competition to be held May 4, 2013 at the U of MN Twin Cities. Great job too by the 10 FMS students who received Honorable Mentions. We are very proud of these young students in our community!

    GOING TO STATE:
    Sumaya Alfath – Individual Exhibit – “Mr. Gorbechev, Tear Down This Wall! The Fall of the Berlin Wall”
    Maureen Zeleny & Maija Salo – Group Exhibit – The Vaccination of Polio
    Ayan Sheikdon & Juliet Huynh – Group Exhibit – “A New Era of Voting Rights: The 19th Amendment”
    Anne Tangren & Leann Lenon – Group Exhibit – “Penicillin: Saving Lives One Shot at a Time”
    Jennie Ollila & Katie Christenson – Group Exhibit – “Roe vs. Wade”
    Gao Yang & Jasmin Khang – Group Exhibit – “Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People”

    HONORABLE MENTIONS:
    Nate Sheferaw (& Gayflor Flomo) – Group Performance – “Walking for Justice: Rosa Parks”
    Tristan Herder & Skyler Larson – Group Performance – “Marie Curie or The X-Ray”
    Miranda Olson & Jasmine Pierce – Group Documentary – “The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”
    Sabrina Barrett – Individual Exhibit – “Teamsters 574 Bloody Victory”
    Elliot Becker & Parth Bhakta – Group Exhibit – “The Axis Attacks! The Attack on Pearl Harbor”
    Ramla Mohammed & Anisa Hussein – Group Exhibit – “America’s First Medical Pioneer Woman: Elizabeth Blackwell”

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  • On the article VOTE: For Minnesota's Greatest Love Story

    PK

    10:30 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

    ღ Sue Anne & Jack ♥

  • On the article Readers' Choice: Best Outdoor Patio

    PK

    4:45 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

    Cityside Bar & Grill has a great patio in Coon Rapids (old Tequilaberry's)
    http://www.citysidemn.com/

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  • On the article Readers' Choice: Best Beer Selection in Fridley

    PK

    4:41 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

    My vote is for Barley John's Brew Pub next door to Fridley.
    Barley John's Brew Pub http://www.barleyjohns.com
    781 Old Highway 8 SW

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  • On the article Readers' Choice: Best Dentist in Fridley Area

    PK

    11:36 am on Sunday, June 24, 2012

    Dr. Thomas J. Lapinski, DDS
    Lapinski Family Dentistry
     201 Mississippi St Ne
    Fridley, MN 55432
    (763) 574-7505

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  • On the article Q&A: The Costs of Keeping Fridley 49er Days Free

    PK

    3:17 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    For my family, this weekend event has always been about our bringing our hometown community and friends and family together to celebrate each other and our "friendly" City. It saddens me to hear some people are complaining that things are not measuring up to their expectations considering all the effort that volunteers contribute to make the annual 49er Days happen.

    I feel we are also very lucky to have the luxury of the Midway at the State Fair, ValleyFair, and even Nickelodeon Universe to be able to enjoy rides year round. It sounds like there are some fun new alternative inflatables and games this year, and hoping that people check it out before they make commentary on what is perceived to be lacking by not having a costly metal carnival at 49er Days. There is also opportunity for viewing many amazing fireworks displays throughout the summer in closely surrounding metro areas, so just really not feeling we are being terribly put out. The Calendar of Events is still noteworthy, especially for a local celebration with a limited budget.

    I commend the Parks and Rec Dept. for another awesome affordable family friendly event they have planned, and thank them for all the hard work that they and volunteers do to raise money and all the help during 49er Days. I hope anyone who has ever enjoyed this event will express your appreciation too!

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  • On the article Q&A: The Costs of Keeping Fridley 49er Days Free

    PK

    3:16 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    For my family, this weekend event has always been about our bringing our hometown community and friends and family together to celebrate each other and our "friendly"

    City. It saddens me to hear some people are complaining that things are not measuring up to their expectations considering all the effort that volunteers contribute

    to make the annual 49er Days happen.

    I feel we are also very lucky to have the luxury of the Midway at the State Fair, ValleyFair, and even Nickelodeon Universe to be able to enjoy rides year round. It

    sounds like there are some fun new alternative inflatables and games this year, and hoping that people check it out before they make commentary on what is perceived to be lacking by not having a costly metal carnival at 49er Days. There is also opportunity for viewing many amazing fireworks displays throughout the summer in closely surrounding metro areas, so just really not feeling we are being terribly put out. The Calendar of Events is still noteworthy, especially for a local celebration with a limited budget.

    I commend the Parks and Rec Dept. for another awesome affordable family friendly event they have planned, and thank them for all the hard work that they and

    volunteers do to raise money and all the help during 49er Days. I hope anyone who has ever enjoyed this event will express your appreciation too!

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  • On the Blog Post Waiting for Erin Brockovich

    PK

    12:46 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    'Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of “them” and “us” and think of our world much more in terms of a great “US”, a greater human family.' ~ Dalai Lama

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  • On the article Readers' Choice: Best Burger in Fridley

    PK

    11:11 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    Both the Steak Burger and the Gyro Burger at River Grill should be on the list. Their juicy and big Steak Burgers are made-to-order flamed over an open grill. Their freshly carved Gyro meat is so delicious on a grilled bun with fixin's, and is also a great choice for a more non-traditional burger. The prices at RG are really amazing too. River Grill at 7885 East River Road - Fridley

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  • On the article Readers' Choice: Fridley's Best Veterinarian

    PK

    10:37 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    Dr. Roland Hofmeister at the Pet Vet is so compassionate and knowledgeable, and their pet care fees are very reasonable compared to most. 7420 University Avenue NE -- Fridley

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