Anoka is home to two rivers, the Rum and the Mississippi was established in 1844.  The Dakota Indians claimed Anoka but later the Ojibwa pushed the Dakota westward across the Mississippi. The territory known as Anoka became a neutral ground between the two. The name Anoka was derived from two Indian words, the Dakota word A_N_KA_TAN_HAN meaning on both sides of the river, and the Ojibwa word ON_O_KAY, meaning working waters. It is believed that Anoka was the first city in the United States to have a Halloween celebration.  Anoka has proclaimed itself as the Halloween Capital of the World."  A celebration is held every year during October including football games, costume contests, block parties, Grey Ghost 5k run, and two parades.

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