Anoka, Minnesota, began its Halloween celebrations in 1920 to curb destructive pranks by local youths. The town's civic festivities, including a parade, became a model for other cities to deter ...

Halloween is the one holiday that never fails to bring out the inner kid in everyone. Rooted deep in this childlike behavior is a strong sense of competitiveness. People strive to have the best ...

While its Halloween capital designation may be a matter of dispute when stacked up against heavy hitters with spookier backstories, Anoka’s roots and history help illustrate the unusual path the ...