| COLUMBIA HEIGHTS STATISTICS |
| Size: |
3.4 square miles (2,176 acres) |
| Population: |
18,520 |
| Location: |
15 minutes northeast of downtown Minneapolis (7 miles) |
| School District #13: |
(763) 528-4500 District office
One high school, one middle school, three elementary schools
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| Additional Census 2000 Information
POST OFFICE (Zip Code 55421)
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| The Post Office
is located at 940 44th Avenue NE (763) 781-3165. Their hours are 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday. |
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| SOCIAL SECURITY CARD |
| Applications for a
Social Security Card are available at the Columbia Heights Post Office,
940 44th Avenue NE. The Post Office is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Saturday. |
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| PASSPORTS & VISAS |
| Passports are available through Anoka County and are available through any from any Anoka County License Center. For more information on Visas see the US Bureau of Consular Affairs. |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electricity is provided by Xcel Energy, 1-800-895-4999. Gas service is provided by Center Point Energy, (800) 245-2377. Water and sewer service is provided by the City of Columbia Heights (763) 706-3640 |
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| HIGH SPEED INTERNET |
| The City of Columbia Heights is serviced by many High Speed Internet Providers. You cancheck these links "Minneapolis DSL ISP Directory and Broadband Internet" or any other resources you may find for coverage and rates. |
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| MEDICAL FACILITIES |
| Numerous medical professionals, offering all types of specialized care, are available in the community. Columbia Park Clinic is a comprehensive service provider located at 40th and Central. Hospitals such as Unity Hospital in Fridley and numerous Minneapolis hospitals are easily accessible to residents. |
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| BUS/TRANSIT SERVICE |
| The Metro Transit
System serves the greater St. Paul/Minneapolis metro area and run
frequently on University and Central Avenue as well as across 40th
Avenue. A new transit hub opened at 41st & Central in Sept,
2000.Call (612) 373-3333 for more information.
Anoka County Traveler
offers door-to-door service anywhere in Anoka County. Rides must be
scheduled 24 hours in advance. Call (763) 422-7075 for information, or
to schedule a ride, call (763)323-5222.
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| COMMUNICATIONS |
| Daily newspapers for the region are the Minneapolis Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Weekly coverage of local events is provided by the Focus News which is
the official City paper. Local news items are also covered by the
bi-weekly Northeaster Newspaper. |
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| JOB SERVICES |
| The Minnesota WorkForce Center - Anoka County office is located at 1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 230, Blaine, 763.783.4800. |
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| ALEXANDRA HOUSE |
| Alexandra House
(763) 780-2330) is the battered women's shelter for this area. They
provide safe housing, support information and referral to resources in
the community |
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| DAY CARE |
| Licensing is done by the Anoka County Community Health and Social Services department (763) 422-7146. Day care providers caring for 12 or more children must be approved by the City. |
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| SOUTHERN ANOKA COUNTY ASSISTANCE (S.A.C.A.) (763) 789- 2444 |
| S.A.C.A. at 627 38th
Ave NE, operates a food shelf for the cities of Columbia Heights,
Fridley and Spring Lake Park and provides assistance to those in need. |
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| CABLE TV |
| Cable TV is provided through Comcast.
Their customer service number is (651) 222-3333. Columbia Heights
government information is found on Channel 16 locally. Channel 15 is
the Public Access channel. |
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| FARMERS MARKET |
| The Anoka County
Farmers Market is located in the Immaculate Conception Church parking
lot at 4030 Jackson Street NE. The market is open each Thursday
afternoon from 2:00 to 6:00 P.m., May through October. |
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| ANIMAL CONTROL |
Contact the Columbia Heights Police at (763) 706-3750 if you have lost or found an animal.
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