News Flash

Bike to Work Week returns to Anoka County May 11-15, 2026—a simple, energizing, and fun way to try a new commute to work.

Anoka County will host its annual Law Day event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at the Anoka County Government Center and Courthouse. Free legal advice will be available in multiple areas.

Anoka County has two compost sites that accept grass, leaves, non-woody yard waste, tree waste, and organics (food scraps).

A free family fun event will take place 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25 at Emma B. Howe YMCA, 8950 Springbrook Dr. NW, Coon Rapids. 

Events will include a child safety workshop at 9:45 a.m., yoga for kids at 10:30 a.m., and music and puppets at 11 a.m. 

There will also be community resource tables, an Anoka Kindness Rock Garden, and more. 

This June, get your rain barrel or compost bin made from 100% recycled materials at a low cost. Preorder now and pickup at Anoka County Highway Department.

Illegal dumping of non-hazardous waste and improper dumping of yard waste in streets, storm drains, wetlands, lakes, and other water bodies pollutes surface waters. Non-hazardous household waste includes items such as tires, furniture, common household appliances, and other bulk items. Yard waste includes any organic debris such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree branches. 

Learn more here.

Completing foster care orientation provides an opportunity to learn about the children in foster care, the licensing process, foster care policies, and the responsibilities of being a foster parent. To learn more, click here.