Garrison Keillor: 'To Me, Fridley Was an Exotic Place'

The radio host was the featured guest at a campaign fundraiser in the race for the seat representing Fridley in new House District 41A.

Readers' Choice: Best Fridley Bartender

Hey, Bartender! Who has the best pour, mix or personality in Fridley behind the rail?

Readers' Choice: Best Beer Selection in Fridley

Which bar has the best beer selection around town?

SEE: Parade Route for Fridley 49er Days 2012

Parade follows 61st, 7th, Mississippi and Able.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Fridley's 'Best' of 2012

Click directly on the categories below and nominate your favorites in the comments.

62 Fridley Customers without Power after Stormy Night

In Melody Manor, some lost power before the storms.

Readers' Choice: Best Dentist in Fridley Area

Patch wants to know where the best dentist in Fridley is. Now taking your nominations.

Readers' Choice: Best Park in Fridley

Patch wants to know: Where is the best place in Fridley to spend some time outdoors?

Readers' Choice: Fridley Gas Stations

Patch wants to know where the best place in Fridley to fill up your car.

Readers' Choice: Fridley Breakfast Spots

Patch wants to know where the best place in Fridley to eat breakfast is.

Garrison Keillor at the Shorewood in Fridley Tuesday to Help DFL MN House Candidate Connie Bernardy

The humorist is the featured guest at a campaign fundraiser in the race for the seat representing Fridley in new House District 41A.

Looking Forward to 49er Days: Zumba Dancing Demo

Saturday's schedule includes a demonstration of the fitness craze at 4 p.m.

'Fridley Cancer Cluster' Roundup: New Media Interest as Brockovich Visit Nears

KARE 11 interviewed state Rep. Carolyn Laine, and Fridley residents responded to Star Tribune story.

CORRECTED: Boy in Coon Rapids Hit-and-run Upgraded; Truck Impounded

Amir Taylor, 9, now in 'serious' condition; Anodover man held after pickup truck impounded.

Share Your iPhone Photos on Fridley Patch

Did you take a cool photo on your iPhone? Share it with Fridley Patch!

Budget Your Time: Fridley Council Budget Session to Start at 6:30 p.m. Monday

Start time for work session at City Hall moved back a half hour.

Watching the Weather in Fridley

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisory in effect.

Grandma's Marathon 2012 Race Results for Fridley Runners

Fridley residents laced up their running shoes this weekend in Duluth.

Star Tribune Looks at Erin Brockovich's Coming Visit to Fridley

No conclusive answers expected at June 27 citizen meeting; Patch blogger and interactive map cited.

Fridley 49er Days' Last Night Is A Week Away

Kids Day from 1–4 p.m.; Street Dance in the evening.

Fridley 49er Days Friday Street Dance Is One Week Away

Day 2 of fest features Police-Fire softball classic, Taste of the Fridley Area and the Chris Brooks Band.

Fridley Crime Alert: Pilot Ave. Burglary

Missing: a laptop, cash and jewelry.

(UPDATED) FRIDLEY MANHUNT: One Hold-up Suspect Caught, One at Large

Store owner said armed robbers took cash, iPad; no one hurt.

Church Youth Worker Acquitted of Sex Assaults on Girl from Fridley

Trial was in Washington County due to conflict of interest concerns.

VIDEO: MN Legislative Panel OKs Intervention in Voter-Photo ID Lawsuit

Two legislators representing Fridley (Tillberry and Goodwin) are on the MN Legislative Coordinating Commission.

Calling All Convertibles (Well, 4 Anyway)! Fridley 49er Days Seeks Volunteers

Get your festival buttons at the municipal liquor store.

PHOTOS: Full House at Lee Carlson Center Benefit Breakfast

The event raised funds for the Fridley mental-health clinic's Bridgeview drop-in center.

Authorities Ask for Help Finding Hit-and-run Suspect

Coon Rapids boy, 9, is in critical condition.

PHOTOS: Fridley 49er Days Festival Is One Week Away

Event starts next Thursday with parade.

Former First Lady Terry Ventura Returns to Shorewood Thursday for Wishes & More

Cigar and wine tasting in Fridley benefits organization that helps terminally or seriously ill children.

Fridley Patch Plans Video Livestream of Erin Brockovich Townhall Meeting

Online presentation would allow people not inside Fridley High School auditorium to take part.

Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11–up

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.

Sen. Pam Wolf: 'Cruel Irony' in Her Dismissal as Teacher after Bid to End 'LIFO' Teacher Layoffs

But she said her bill wouldn't have helped 29 teachers let go at Pines School.

EVENT: St. Timothy's Taking Donations for Community Garage Sale

Drop off items Tues. 5:30–6:30 p.m., or Wed., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sale is Thurs.–Sat.

Sen. Pam Wolf, Author of Bill to Change Teacher Layoffs, Is Laid Off as Teacher

Gov. Dayton vetoed her 'LIFO' bill; now Pines School has laid her off.

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read

Report: Fridley Man Calls Kandiyohi County Officials 'Cowards'

Henry Zimmer of Fridley disputed the estimated market value on his Irving Township farm, according to the West Central Tribune.

Fridley on YouTube: Beatboxing with Pizza Proprietor Ben Bruchert at The Zza Factory

The co-owner of The Zza Factory is also a human rhythm machine.