The Northstar Commuter Rail line between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota, is set to end service in early 2026, a decision ...

Anoka’s Northstar station, about a half-mile north of downtown, includes a parking ramp and pedestrian overpass with two ...

Anoka’s social district is now a year-round event allowing people to bring open alcohol to certain streets, sights, and ...

ANOKA, Minn. — City officials in the north metro suburb of Anoka have voted to establish a "social district" in its downtown area, pioneering a new law allowing public alcohol purchase and consumption ...

Discover why Anoka, Minnesota is called the Halloween Capital of the World. Explore its history from its 1920 origins to ...

A Minnesota city has agreed not to disclose private medical information about renters with mental health issues and to pay $175,000 to resolve a complaint from the federal government that the city ...

ANOKA, Minn. — The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the City of Anoka over the city's Crime Free Housing Ordinance, also referred to as a "nuisance ordinance." The DOJ alleges that ...

Citing its success and minimal law enforcement issues, Anoka County officials say they will allow its social district to remain open for the remainder of the year.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The city of Anoka acquired the ...

Drawing a hopscotch board on a sidewalk or street in Anoka is now against the law — one of the ramifications of a new ordinance governing displays on city property recently passed by the City Council.

Anoka, Minnesota dubs itself the Halloween Capital of the World despite it's unassuming appearance and family-friendliness.