SEE ONLINE: Fridley Police Crime Alert for Rickard Rd. Residential Burglary

Someone got away with 3 guns, 2 TVs, and 1 vehicle from Rickard Road home on Jan. 8, 2013.

St. Louis Park Girl Dies of Flu; Fridley Girls Basketball Games Postponed

Carly Christenson, 14, died of Influenza A Tuesday afternoon. Three Fridley-St. Louis Park girls basketball games set for Tuesday evening will be played another day.

'Minnesota on the Map' Coming to Fridley

Maps of the state and Fridley will be on display at the Fridley History Center starting Jan. 19.

Serial Shoe-Store Robber Bought Airsoft Gun at Fridley Walmart, Police Say

Suspect hit Coon Rapids Payless, Shakopee Famous Footwear before 95-mph chase, standoff at Savage Target, police say.

(VIDEO) Bernardy at MN Capitol: 'Focus on What's Common'

Connie Bernardy is returning to the MN House of Representatives for the new session starting Tuesday.

Anoka Sheriff Releases 9 More Photos of Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

Strong-arm heist happened Dec. 30 at Kay Jewelry in Coon Rapids, sheriff's office says, but new photos show same suspect at different store.

Goodwin: Balance Budget 'without Gimmicks or Shifts'

State Senator representing Fridley says she hopes the Minnesota Legislature holds off controversial issues until next year.

'Crashed Ice' Qualifiers: Anyone You Know?

One Fridley resident competed in last year's Red Bull event. Do you see familiar names on the lists of 60 athletes now set to take part?

Updated: Payless Shoes Robbery Leads to Search at Springbrook Apts. in Fridley

Police were still searching, according to Anoka County Emergency Dispatch.

Do You Have What it Takes? Red Bull Crashed Ice St. Paul Qualifier is Sunday

Clint Massey of Fridley competed last year. To qualify for Red Bull Crashed Ice—Saint Paul, you must battle 1-on-1 in a downhill-skating time trial to earn a spot on Team USA.

Fridley Boys Basketball Falls in Squeaker

A one-point loss at home to St. Francis.

11 Places to Skate in Fridley

Commons Park has it all but 10 other sites have ice too.

'Little Bit of Smoke' at Fridley High School Gets Big Response

An alarm cleared the building and Fridley Fire Department came out in force.

Fridley's Water Main Leak a Drop in the Bucket Compared to Minneapolis'

Residents in Norton Avenue area lost service for a couple hours Thursday. The broken pipe was 6"—nothing like the 36" ruptured main in downtown Minneapolis.

Fridley on YouTube: A 1974 Grace High School Film Studies Project

Rediscovered and restored, the 15-minute student movie about hit men resurfaces after 38 years.

Charges: He Stole Skid Steer Loaders

White Bear Lake man lifted loaders from Fridley worksite, prosecutors and police say.

Obituary: Karen I. Beglau of Fridley

Service is Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Golden Valley Lutheran Church.

PHOTO: MN Legislature Gets Ready for 2013–14 Session

Legislative Clerk David Surdez places the names of the 2013-2014 House members on the voting board in the House Chamber. The legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 8.

WHO IS IT? Video Shows Strong-Arm Robbery at Coon Rapids Kay Jewelry, Sheriff Says

See it here: Anoka County authorities want public's help in identifying suspect in video.

Pam Wolf's School-Bus-Arm Law and Other New Minnesota Laws for 2013

The departing state senator for Spring Lake Park and part of Fridley co-authored a law requiring crossing arms on new school buses that went into effect Jan. 1, 2013.

'Our Work Is Not Done': Rep. Keith Ellison on Passing the Fiscal Cliff Bill

Fridley's representative and others in Congress from Minnesota reflect on the showdown's climax.

Top 20 Posts at Fridley Patch for 2012

In case you missed them, here they are. What's missing? Add a comment or photo.

When Exactly Is the Quadrantids Meteor Shower?

Updated: Clouds, city lights and brief duration could make it difficult to catch a shooting star, but there's always online viewing.

PHOTO: Memorial Where Kerry Baker Died Bicycling Jan. 1, 2012

He was killed in a collision with a private snowplow truck on New Year's Day 2012 on East River Road in Fridley.

The Top Fridley Patch Post of 2012 Is ...

Check out the entire Top 20 here.

1/2 Cab, 1/2 Cop Car: 'Taxi Squad' Hits Fridley Streets with DWI Message

'Choose Your Ride' options are stark for New Year's Eve: 'You Live' or 'You Lose'

Fridley Man with ALS 'More Ready Than Any Gig Prior' for DJ-ing NYE Party

New video shows prep for party where David Anderson will control the tunes by moving, blinking his eyes.

He Took $10K Diamond Ring from Coon Rapids Jewelry Store: Authorities

Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

One Person, One Dot: How Fridley Looks If You Only See the People

An online map shows the USA without any lines—only dots where the U.S. Census says someone lives.

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Fridley Resident with ALS To DJ at New Year's Eve Party—with His Eyes

Friends helped David Anderson with equipment for '1 Blink = Dance' NYE event .

Fridley Mourns Losses from Motorcycle Crashes: Fridley Patch 2012 Top 20

Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin and Firefighter Scott Allard died in off-duty motorcycle crashes.

What To Do with Your Christmas Tree in Fridley

Anoka County's compost site is open the first two weekends in January.

A Billion Views? Fridley-made 'MN Style' Gangnam Parody Nears 800,000

It's now Mippey5's third most-viewed YouTube, after 'Minnesota Gurls' and 'Call Me Maybe' spoofs.

New 'Taxi Squad' to Debut in Fridley Monday

Half police car, half taxi cab, it has a message for New Year's Eve drinkers: 'Choose Your Ride'

He's Still a Mystery: No News on Man Found Hurt Dec. 8 by Hwy. 65 in Fridley

Victim not fully conscious nearly three weeks later and the public hasn't offered any tips.

Erin Brockovich Visits, Ron Paulites Rule, Cops Pursue Robbers: Fridley Patch 2012 Top 20

Star activist held a townhall, GOPers tilted to Paul, and police hunted for an armed robber named Joker—these were our posts at Nos. 5–7 in 2012.

Cancer Concerns, Falling Stars and a Railroad Fatality: Fridley Patch 2012 Top 20

In our top 10 posts of 2012: The Fridley Cancer Cluster Facebook group forms, meteors shoot, and a person dies on train tracks in Fridley.

3-Vehicle Crash Kills Fridley Man in Big Lake Township

Ronald Talbot was dead at the scene Thursday morning, according to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.

Charge: She Slashed His Jaw with Scissors

Girlfriend-boyfriend dispute at Fridley address led to assault, according to prosecutors.