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As self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World, Anoka takes the holiday seriously, offering frights and frills for all.

The H1N1 virus was behind bars in Anoka recently, with three inmates at the county jail and three deputies contracting the flu virus this month.

Get the facts on Halloween history, today's most popular costumes, record-breaking pumpkins, and more in National Geographic News's 2009 Halloween roundup.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer A very large baby made his spectacular debut into this world last month to the tune of 12 pounds, 12 ounces.

Whether you're fit for a fright or searching for some spookless fun, there's something for everyone this Halloween.

Four young adults were killed in a train crash at this Anoka crossing on the night of Sept 26, 2003.

The movie, which opens nationwide this weekend, stars Hilary Swank as Earhart and Richard Gere as George Putnam, her husband, publisher and publicist.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Last week's court ruling found that Burlington- Northern Santa Fe Railroad manipulated evidence in an attempt to cover up its role in a 2003 accident that killed four young people in Anoka.

The haunting is set to begin at the Anoka County Fairgrounds. And prepare yourself to be scared and surprised around every corner and in each room of the Anoka Knights of Columbusa annual haunted house.

Sixth District congressional candidate Dr. Maureen Reed officially kicked off her campaign on Saturday, opening her campaign headquarters in Anoka, with a crowd of Democrats, Independents and Republicans.

Anoka, MN, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Minnesota Moms in Business hosts a Vendor Fair and Gift Sale to raise donations for the Emergency Foodshelf Network.

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This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor The rules of the road are changing near Anoka's Northstar Commuter Rail station.

The Anoka Anti-Crime Commission annual fund-raiser breakfast will feature guest speaker Daniel V. Moren, assistant special agent in charge of the Minneapolis-St. Paul District Office for the U.S. Department of Justice a 'Drug Enforcement Administration .

Four months after passing a resolution endorsing Ramsey as the site for a new veterans clinic in the northwest suburbs, the Anoka County Board passed a similar resolution on Tuesday, this time endorsing Anoka.

Construction started Monday on a wind turbine in Anoka and while some in the community are excited, others think it doesn't make economic sense.

A body has been found underneath the steps of a property in Fridley, according to Kare-!! TV.

Last Tuesday people who live and work along Highway 10 in Anoka had a chance to get a closer look at plans to upgrade the state highway.

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This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Anoka City Council supports the idea of restarting hydroelectric production at the Coon Rapids Dam, as long as it does not negatively impact property owners along the Mississippi River's recreational pool.

Today, the Pioneer Press and twincities.com launched a redesigned version of Data Planet, a Web page that provides readers a chance to dig into public records on topics including public employee salaries, jail bookings, health care and much more.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Cheryl Karpen believes in the power of encouraging words.

Together at last. In the next few weeks, the Anoka County sheriff's office will pack its bags, move out of two separate buildings and merge into one large one.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Families who live in Anoka's Rice Street neighborhood gathered together on a Saturday afternoon.

A Nov. 1 opening date has been targeted for the opening of Anoka Countya s new public safety campus.

However, on October 1, area officials, leaders and veterans hope to learn a little more when U.S. Rep.