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Anoka man approached 100 mph on motorcycle as he fled police

By Eric Hagen on May 22, 2013 at 1:12 pm

An Anoka man has been accused in Anoka County District Court of leading police on a high speed chase through a populated area of Andover on a Sunday afternoon (April 28) before he eventually pulled over.

 
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Trial pushed back in criminal sex case

By Peter Bodley on May 18, 2013 at 7:01 am

The Anoka County District Court trial date of an Anoka resident charged with three felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, two in the first degree and other in the third degree, has been pushed back.

 
It wasn’t the kind of weather they were hoping for, but the Anoka Classic Car Show got off to a chilly start Saturday.

Blast from the past pulls into Anoka for the summer

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 16, 2013 at 7:06 am

It wasn’t the kind of weather they were hoping for, but the Anoka Classic Car Show got off to a chilly start Saturday.

 
Officials from the city of Anoka, along with United Properties, RJM Construction and Caribou Coffee, held an official ground breaking for the Anoka Caribou Coffee, which will be located at the corner of Main and Ferry streets.Photo by Mandy Moran Froemming

Construction started on Anoka’s new Caribou Coffee

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 16, 2013 at 7:01 am

Hot coffee on a cold day was certainly welcome when the city, developers and contractor officially broke ground on another Anoka development.

 
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Anoka calling for upgrades to Rum River Dam

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 15, 2013 at 1:05 pm

Anoka’s Rum River Dam is the last hurdle Asian carp would have to cross on an upstream swim to Lake Mille Lacs.

 
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Anoka to sell land to high-end home developer

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 15, 2013 at 12:36 pm

Anoka has agreed to sell 22.5 acres to Landmark of Anoka for a high-end home development north of Bunker Lake Boulevard.

 
Police Tech Julie Splettstoesser and Patrol Officer Zach Robertson receiving the Honorable Service Award from Chief Phil Johanson. Photos submitted

Anoka Police Department honors exceptional work

By Community Contributor on May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Anoka Police Department held its annual awards ceremony April 18.

 
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Anoka business owners nab suspect

By Peter Bodley on May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

Employees at an Anoka business nabbed a burglary suspect.

 
WRRB Chairperson Jan Call, Vice Chairperson Tim Aberwald, Anoka Lions Vicki Violet and Art Schlenker. Photo submitted

Lions Club receives donation from WRRB

By Community Contributor on May 13, 2013 at 7:00 am

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27), Anoka Lions Club members Art Schlenker and Vicki Violet were presented with a $300 donation from the city of Anoka’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Board (WRRB) members at the club’s April 23 meeting.

 
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Delays for new restaurant at old Frisky’s location

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 11, 2013 at 7:03 am

After much delay the owners of Coyote Sands plan to open the restaurant and bar mid-May.

 
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Anoka moving ahead with walking trail along Rum River

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 10, 2013 at 7:05 am

The first phase of Anoka’s Riverfront Park is likely to be under construction later this summer.

 
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Residents urged to get insurance after Anoka sewer backup

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 9, 2013 at 7:07 am

Anoka residents are being urged to make sure their homeowners insurance covers damage caused by water and sewer back ups after a March incident that affected a number of properties.

 
Alison Feigh, program coordinator for the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center/National Child Protection Training Center is the guest speaker at the May 17 Mayors' Breakfast.

Youth First needs community support to survive

By Tammy Sakry on May 9, 2013 at 7:06 am

Youth First has been providing kids in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey with a safe place to be, adults to connect with and help with improving academically for the last 19 years. But that could all be endangered.

 
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Anoka breaks ground on parking ramp

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 9, 2013 at 7:00 am

Dirt was flying on a windy spring day when local officials ceremonially broke ground on the construction of the Anoka Rail Station Parking Ramp.

 
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Car clubs revved up for first Saturday night show

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 7, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Anoka Classic Car show is ready to roll back into downtown Anoka for another summer season.

 
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Man charged for raping Anoka woman, stealing money from her

By Peter Bodley on May 4, 2013 at 7:00 am

A man with a criminal history that includes prison time has been accused in Anoka County District Court of raping a woman in Anoka, then stealing money from her.

 
April 25 was Judy Babcock’s last day on the job with the Anoka Police Department. Photo by Mandy Moran Froemming

Judy Babcock retires after 28 years with Anoka PD

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 3, 2013 at 7:01 am

Judy Babcock said her final farewell last Thursday after 28 years with the Anoka Police Department.

 
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Anoka development loan will help in salon move

By Mandy Moran Froemming on April 30, 2013 at 7:00 am

Water and sewer access charges can be costly when some businesses relocate or expand.

 
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Anoka awards contract for 2013 street renewal

By Mandy Moran Froemming on April 25, 2013 at 7:05 am

The Anoka City Council has approved a contract for the city’s 2013 street reconstruction.

 
Kyle Grabinske opened Kyle’s Kollectibles last fall on Second Avenue in downtown Anoka.Photo by Mandy Moran Froemming

Kyle’s Kollectibles in Anoka a foster home for memories

By Mandy Moran Froemming on April 24, 2013 at 1:20 pm

There’s a 1937 Elgin bicycle in the window of Kyle’s Kollectibles.

 
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Anoka opening its doors to craft brewing

By Mandy Moran Froemming on April 24, 2013 at 1:15 pm

While the craft beer movement has not set up shop in Anoka just yet, the stage is set for that to happen.

 
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Anoka awards $8.6 million ramp contract

By Mandy Moran Froemming on April 19, 2013 at 7:03 am

Construction will start next month on a 344-stall parking ramp at the Anoka Northstar Rail Station.

 

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