Anoka in the news, from 6 sources
8 stories about Anoka in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website. Latest: “Why Anoka, MN Is Now Known As The ‘Halloween Capital Of The World’” from krocnews.com, Sep 24.
Latest about Anoka
The newest stories with Anoka in the headline, one per story.
Millions Pour Into Minnesota Elections as Anoka and Blaine Senate Seats Draw Outside Spending | MinneapoliMedia
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Reports $2.25 Million in Federal Community Investments as Housing Authority Prepares Public Review
From Town Hall, the schools and the library
20 notices in the past month and 2 public meetings this week, read every morning from Anoka’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
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- Anoka Halloween Festivities
Halloween Capital of the World Activities
Oct 20 - Solid Waste Collection Services
A Choice for Solid Waste Collection Services
Oct 20 - Halloween Parades Routes & Detours
Plan accordingly.
Oct 20
2 more from anokaminnesota.com
- 4NovPlanning Commission MeetingWed · 7pm
- 7NovDoe Opener - Hosted by Discover AnokaSat · 10am
- 9NovHousing & Redevelopment AuthorityMon · 5pm
- Champlin Park graduate fulfills childhood dream of reporting the weather on KARE 11
John Zeigler, a 2007 graduate of Champlin Park High School (CPHS), was named the KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist in May of 2026, replacing a childhood idol Belinda Jensen. Read more about Zeigler in the Anoka-Hennepin Graduate Spotlight.
2 days ago - 93.9% graduated from the five traditional high schools in 2025, highest rate in district history
Graduation rates for students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District continue to outpace the average for all Minnesota students, increasing by 3.1% for 2025 and graduating 88.7% of all seniors in four-years, matching the highest district rate achieved in 2021.
2 days ago - Purchase tickets and view schedules with the Bound app
Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with Bound for mobile ticketing and scheduling for activities and athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online or in the Bound App and present mobile tickets at the gate.
2 days ago
5 more from ahschools.us
- Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) to focus on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Nov. 10, all families welcome4 days ago
- CPHS students learn the dangers of marijuana in school-wide event4 days ago
- Anoka Halloween’s “big parade” provides opportunities and memories4 days ago
- Lincoln and Anoka Middle School students bring stories to life through reading and art4 days ago
- Protect your Tech5 days ago
- Fall and Apple Cider
November brings one of Wargo’s most hands on seasonal traditions, as our Apple Cider Program returns for school field trips and homeschool groups.
4 days ago - Hope & Healing Expo Aims to Connect, Inform Nov. 14
Anoka County will host a Hope & Healing Expo 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church in Blaine.
5 days ago - November 4th In-Person Hiring Event
Wednesday, November 4th | 10:30am - 12:30pm | 1201 89th Ave NE, Room 2402/2403, Blaine, MN 55434 | 763-324-2300
Oct 27
5 more from anokacountymn.gov
- October 28th In-Person Hiring EventOct 14
- October 21st In-Person Hiring EventOct 14
- Anoka County Community Corrections Director Recognized with AwardOct 14
- Anoka County Embedded Social Worker at River Trail Learning Center: Supporting Student SuccessOct 9
- Resurfacing Project Includes Night Crew Work, ClosuresOct 9
- 3NovTransportation/ParksTue · 1pm
- 6NovSensory Friendly StorytimeFri · 10:15am
- 10NovPublic SafetyTue · 8:15am
Who’s covering Anoka
Anoka was in the news from 3 outlets in the past 90 days, led by MinneapoliMedia with 7 stories about Anoka. Stories with Anoka in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
- Millions Pour Into Minnesota Elections as Anoka and Blaine Senate Seats Draw Outside Spending | MinneapoliMediaSep 24
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit ProjectsSep 21
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Reports $2.25 Million in Federal Community Investments as Housing Authority Prepares Public ReviewSep 18
4 more from MinneapoliMedia
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ten-Woman ACCAP Team Strengthens the Network Supporting Anoka County SeniorsSep 13
- Operation Zero Brings Veterans Suicide-Prevention Mission to Anoka County Fairgrounds Saturday | MinneapoliMediaSep 11
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka County Attorney Orders Review of Andrea Sampson’s Past CaseworkAug 22
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than 50 Food Trucks Rolling Into Downtown Anoka for Saturday FestivalAug 14
- Stephen Johansen Jr.Sep 24 · Mentions Anoka
- James D. Deal (Jim)Aug 30 · Mentions Anoka
- Barbara Susan Holm (Mattson)Aug 12 · Mentions Anoka
1 more from Star Tribune
- Randy AndersonAug 9 · Mentions Anoka
What Anoka’s news is about
Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.
Anoka sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
Anoka Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. South St. Paul
Volleyball Recap: Anoka's Win on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Three
Anoka Varsity Football @ Andover
Volleyball Recap: Anoka Rolls Past White Bear Lake
Hopkins Girls Varsity Soccer @ Anoka
Volleyball Recap: Anoka Gets It Done on the Road for the First Time This Season
North Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Anoka
Totino-Grace Girls Varsity Soccer @ Anoka
Homes listed in Anoka
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
From neighbors
The news that never makes the paper: what Anoka is posting.
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Anoka, found through Google News; stories with Anoka in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Anoka, MN are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.