Anoka's Social District Is Getting Ready For Another Busy Summer

CBS Minnesota

May 11, 2026

It's been a few years now since Anoka's Downtown Social District first started in 2023. It gives residents and visitors the chance to sip and stroll while supporting other local businesses.

Last fall, the council voted to extend the district, turning it from a seasonal experiment to a year-round effort. Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso paid a visit to see how they're getting ready for another successful summer.

"Fifty small businesses right here in downtown Anoka that line Main Street and Second Avenue and Jackson," said Brandon Altenweg. "We really just collaborate all together to create these events that we have all summer, all year long, really."

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