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  Anoka, Minnesota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anoka is also the self-proclaimed "Halloween Capital of the World", due to the fact that it hosted the first Halloween parade in 1920.
Anoka makes a strong claim for providing the first volunteers to the Union Army during the Civil War, noted by a small historical plaque standing at the corner of West Main Street and Park Street.
Anoka lies at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Minneapolis.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anoka,_Minnesota   (784 words)

  
 Anoka County Minnesota
One of the first acts of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature, which convened in 1849, was the organization of the counties of Washington, Ramsey and Benton.
By an act of the Legislative Assembly, passed on the 23, May 1857, Anoka Co. was organized with the same boundaries as today with the exception of the southeastern tip of the County.
On the 12, April 1870, a petition, signed by a majority of voters of Manomin Co., for admission as a township, was presented to the County Commissioners of Anoka County, was granted.
www.ac-hs.org /anokaearlyyears.htm   (1133 words)

  
 ABC Newspapers - Anoka, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Ramsey, Andover
Anoka voters re-elected Mayor Bjorn Skogquist over challenger Steve Schmidt, and sent Jeff Weaver, son of the late John Weaver, and Carl Anderson, appointed to the council almost two years ago on the death of John Weaver, to the city council in Tuiesday's election.
Anoka County Administrator Jay McLinden leaves legacy of leadership; dies at age 65
Anoka County Administrator John “Jay” McLinden, age 65, died peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
www.abcnewspapers.com   (460 words)

  
 Anoka, MN -- City of Anoka Web Site
Prior to the 1800's, the area surrounding Anoka was claimed by the Dakota, but later the Ojibwa pushed the Dakota westward across the Mississippi.
The first settler in the Anoka area was Joseph Belanger who built a log cabin on the east side of the Rum River near its mouth.
Anoka considers itself to be the "Halloween Capital of the World" and now has many events during October including football games, costume contests, block parties, Grey Ghost 5k run, and two parades.
www.ci.anoka.mn.us   (863 words)

  
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The idea was adopted by the Anoka Commercial Club and the Anoka Kiwanis Club; both giving their full support..In September of that year, a Halloween committee was organized.
Working hand in hand were businessmen, teachers from the Anoka public and parochial schools, parents, and students..For weeks before the big event, more than a thousand Anoka school children made plans and costumes for the big event.
Anoka residents can watch their grandchildren or great grandchildren continue the tradition they started so many years ago.
www.anokahalloween.com /history.html   (506 words)

  
 Anoka Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Anoka (MN) | Florists in Anoka, Minnesota
The population of Anoka is approximately 17,192 (1990).
Anoka is positioned 45.21 degrees north of the equator and 93.39 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Our Anoka, Minnesota florist directory is provided through a strategic partnership with Regional Direct.com, which has established partnerships with the most reliable, customer service-driven area Anoka florist and florists in Minnesota, including Anoka, Minnesota.
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 Anoka Real Estate | Barker Hedges - Anoka Minnesota Homes For Sale
Anoka is a suburban city of approximately 18,145 people located at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers northwest of the Twin Cities.
Anoka is located in one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota with a population over 270,000.
Anoka is a community where the Rum and the Mississippi Rivers come together, it provides unlimited water recreation opportunities to its residents.
www.barkerhedges.com /Anoka_Real_Estate.htm   (614 words)

  
 Anoka County United: Anoka County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Blaine and Anoka County are in the lead for this major development, blessed by the Minnesota Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf.
The Minnesota Vikings, with the clock ticking in their fourth quarter bid for a new stadium, proposed today to eliminate the need for $115 million in state funding by eliminating the construction of a roof for their stadium.
Anoka County United was created out of the Anoka County Ambassadors on the shared goal of building a positive and pro-active stadium group to support the Minnesota Vikings efforts in Blaine, Minnesota.
www.anokacountyunited.org /anoka_county/index.html   (2891 words)

  
 Bear Creek coffee franchise Anoka MINNESOTA Business Opportunities and Franchise Opportunities information review.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Anoka MINNESOTA Bear Creek coffee franchise Coffee is one of the most exciting franchises to hit the market.
Anoka MINNESOTA Bear Creek coffee franchise Coffee is a Drive Thru Coffee and Espresso Bar.
Anoka MINNESOTA Bear Creek coffee franchise is a great franchise for the first time owner.
www.coffeefranchisereview.com /coffee-franchise/bear_creek/MN/MINNESOTA/Anoka   (162 words)

  
 Anoka, Minnesota MN, city profile (Anoka County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Minnesota > All counties > Anoka County > Anoka
Anoka is a city in Anoka County, in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
Anoka is at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi rivers
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=20810   (601 words)

  
 Anoka Minnesota Real Estate
The city of Anoka, county seat of Anoka County is located 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
As a river community, Anoka can offer water sports that include boating, canoeing, and fishing to its other numerous opportunities such as trails, corridors, athletic complexes, neighborhood parks, open space, golf course, aquatic center, and senior center.
Anoka has maintained a tradition of excellence in the provision of parks and recreational opportunities.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/MN/cities/anoka.htm   (689 words)

  
 Anoka Minnesota Direct TV Offers Best Directv Anoka MN Deals
Of course, this doesn't even take into account their ground-breaking programming, which is one of the many reasons why people in Anoka Minnesota are turning to Direct TV for all of their television wants and needs.
One of the coolest things about the Direct TV Anoka MN 's Basic System is the fact that you'll receive consistent theater-quality sight and sound with their totally digital programming.
Another outstanding example of how Direct TV Anoka Minnesota makes life convenient for all of its customers is the recent introduction of the DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
www.satellite-tv.ws /directv/mn-anoka-direct-tv.php   (717 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Anoka County, Minnesota Obituaries
He was lifetime member of the Anoka Lions Club and Anoka American Legion and a member of the Coon Rapids VFW.
She was one of the original residents of the Bridge Square Apartments in Anoka and a member of Anoka County RSVP.
She is survived by her children, Sheila (Harry) Fenlason of Belgrade, Mont., Dennis Mothershed of Des Moines, Iowa, Melissa McDaniel of Andover., Pamela Cumber of Anoka; grandchildren, Brian, Michael, Matthew, Chad, Andrea and Schilea; and great-grandsons, Alexander and Brendan.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/mn/mn-anoka8.htm   (3676 words)

  
 Anoka Minnesota dating agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Anoka Minnesota dating service that organizes matchmaking parties in local bars allowing singles to quickly meet new people on dates.
Anoka Minnesota Match Makerinterview and a questionaire to bring together prospective partners.
Anoka Minnesota dating service dedicated to providing social contacts for people with physical and mental disabilities.
dating.matchmakerintros.com /profiles/10814.html   (287 words)

  
 anoka minnesota dating
Hallowe’en is a relatively new holiday in the United States with the first major celebrations taking place in Anoka, Minnesota in 1921.
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 Anoka Minnesota Bankruptcy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Filiing bankruptcy in Anoka Minnesota can be a very stressful process.
A Anoka Minnesota bankruptcy lawyer will know all of the proper bankruptcy forms to fill out.
Anoka Minnesota bankruptcy law needs to be researched if you choose to file.
bankruptcy.knowledgeinc.net /Anoka-Minnesota-Bankruptcy.html   (104 words)

  
 ATSDR - Health Consultation - Gallagher Dump, Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) received a request from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate potential public health concerns regarding the Gallagher Dump that is located in the city of Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota (the site).
The city of Blaine is located on the northern edge of the seven county metropolitan area that comprises the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Avenues, approximately 2 miles southwest of the center of the city of Blaine and immediately west-southwest of the Anoka County Airport (see Figure 1).
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/pha/gallagher/gal_p1.html   (3165 words)

  
 Personal Injury Lawyers in Anoka Minnesota
If you are looking for a competent, affordable and honest Personal Injury Lawyer in Anoka Minnesota, you have come to the right place.
In non-capital felony cases, original sentences were set by a jury in 46 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and by a judge in 6 States.
The fee will greatly depend upon the nature of your case, and whether the lawyer is comfortable with it therefore the details must be ascertained before hand in fl and white.
www.locate-personal-injury-lawyer.com /Lawyers/Minnesota/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-In-Anoka.asp   (695 words)

  
 Garrison Keillor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keillor was born in Anoka, Minnesota, and raised in a family belonging to the Plymouth Brethren, a fundamentalist Christian denomination he has since left.
He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English in 1966.
Minnesota Zen Master - a detailed profile of Garrison Keillor, published in The Guardian, March 6, 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garrison_Keillor   (1313 words)

  
 Welcome to the Web site of Anoka County, MN
The mission of Anoka County government is to preserve the public trust by serving Anoka County citizens in a compassionate, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.
Anoka County supports the Free Market as an effort to reduce the amount of reusable goods being thrown away.
The Anoka County Transportation Management Organization (TMO) helps employers and commuters to explore different commuting choices such as carpooling, vanpooling, tele-work, transit, cycling, and walking.
www.co.anoka.mn.us   (379 words)

  
 4H treeplanting information from Anoka County Pheasants Forever
The excitement was overwhelming among the group of 50 kids, parents and other volunteers who put their energy into every shovelful of dirt they turned.
The Anoka County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (ACPF), in partnership with the 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife team, demonstrated their concern for Minnesota’s dwindling pheasant habitat by planting over 400 Wild Plum trees April 24 at the Crooked Road WMA.
In their 2004 initiative to increase their support of both youth and habitat programs, the ACPF knew that working with the 4-H was a good opportunity for both groups.
www.anokapf.org /treeplanting.cfm   (472 words)

  
 MPR: Kerry campaign goes after undecideds
Anoka, Minn. — Unlike the larger campaign rallies that John Kerry has held in the state this year, just a little more than 300 people took part in the town hall meeting at Anoka Technical College.
Prior to Kerry's forum at Anoka Technical College, the Republican Party of Minnesota was out at the State Fair mocking the Democrat and calling him a "waffler" on the issues.
In Anoka the issue of Kerry changing positions also came up during the candidate's question-and-answer session.
news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/2004/08/26_zdechlikm_kerryanoka   (1159 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Anoka County retains a wide variety of possibilities for home owners.
There are pockets of new construction in Blaine and Ramsey, and you can find charming older homes in Anoka, which by the way has the distinction of being the...
Anoka County currently has 253 single family homes listings in the $100,000-$200,000 range and...
realtytimes.com /rtmcrloc/Minnesota~Anoka_County   (271 words)

  
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