Tag Archives: Anoka

Tunnels of the Twin Cities Suburbs

Notable Tunnels of the Twin Cities Suburbs

Dan Marshall • September 17, 2020

Many suburbs have retrofitted bicycle infrastructure, usually so that vulnerable users won’t slow automotive throughput. Along the way, many of these projects have spawned tunnels, which are always fun.

Metro Transit Route 865 stops to discharge passengers in the middle of the parking lot at the East Bethel Theater Park & Ride. While the sign on the bus indicates it is serving the “A” branch, it actually just finished a run on the “B” branch and is on its way back to Downtown Minneapolis. Author photo.

A Ride On The 865 to East Bethel

H. Jiahong Pan 潘嘉宏 • October 26, 2017

Note: Service Changes that went into effect on August 19th mean that this trip is no longer possible by public transit. Riding transit for fun is a pastime of mine. Prior to living in the Twin Cities, I was living in San Francisco, where I grew up in a low-income, relatively car-free household. The only […]

No Shortage of Development in the Halloween Capital

Stephanie Rouse • April 26, 2017

During the recession, the City of Anoka bought up properties, prepared the land, and quietly waited for the market to come back. Fast forward to 2017, and Anoka is booming. The City has many features that make it a development destination. Residents are served by the Northstar Commuter rail line and Highway 10 provides east […]

Warner Girling bus

Girling Got There Cheaper than Train Fare

Nokohaha • March 20, 2015

Thomas H. Girling was born in Nottingham, England in 1865. He came to America with his parents in 1872. Thirty years later he opened a small printing business and began publishing a weekly called Picturesque Robbinsdale. In 1894, Girling was elected to the Village Council. During his time in office, he took the lead in […]