Anoka Music Video 2017 Can You Hear the Call? Anoka Music Video 2017 // Can You Hear the Call? It has been an amazing time working with the community of Anoka to create the Anoka Music Video of 2017. The initial idea of this music video was inspired by the toe-tapping melodies of a growing musical genre I had recently been introduced to: Electro Swing. More specifically, The Electric Swing Circus. “Hibbity-hop skippity-bop doop-a-doo-waa“ rang…
Good shoes take you good places and a good place to get those shoes, is Peterson Shoes in downtown Anoka. Where To Find Located right on Main Street in Anoka, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue on the north side of the street. Peterson Shoes is a family-owned shoe store carrying quality footwear since 1861. What a long stretch of service to the community. It takes a lot to keep a family owned business up and…
National Fire Prevention Week 2017 started Sunday October 8th and went until Saturday October 14th. The NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) is sharing all sorts of helpful tips. First, they suggest drawing a map of your home with all members of your family, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. Next, practice your home fire drill at least twice a year. PLan to conduct one at night…
The 201 Tavern is fairly new to Anoka, but it made its way to the top of my list very quickly. This restaurant is one of my family’s favorite places to eat and we hang out at the 201 at least 2 times a month. With being a perfect biking distance from our home, and a safe place outside the restaurant to lock our bikes, this is the perfect family outing. With many events a…
Anoka County Historical Society Since 1934, ACHS has beed dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Anoka County. Located on 3rd Ave, a block north of Main street in downtown Anoka, they are excelling. This non-profit organization brings the stories of Anoka County’s past, back to life and a perfect example of this is The Ghost of Anoka Walking Tour. Do you have an interest in spooky stories about real ghost encounters? Have you heard…