The Anoka Podcast

05/27/2026

I got over 30 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

05/24/2026

We have a special bonus edition this week. The Anoka Podcast sits down with Michelle’s mom, Donna, who shares about her upcoming Garden Gathering sale. Donna shares how the name and event came about, what you will find this year at the Garden Gathering sale and the stories that haven been shared with her from customers.

Sale date: Thursday 6/4, Friday 6/5 (8am-5pm), Saturday 6/6 (8am-3pm)

See Garden Gathering page for address.

05/17/2026

Sweet & Sassy Lingerie just opened in DTA on May 1st and we got to sit down and chat with owner Keisha Forsman. Keisha shared why she got into the lingerie business, what you can find at her store and wait till you hear who trained her in bra fitting and who she is an ambassador for.

Michelle’s challenge: stop in and see Keisha for a free bra fitting and I’m sure you will not be the size you think you are

05/11/2026

The ladies of Anoka Women of Today spoke about their walking club. Looking for some exercise, new friendships or learning more about this group stop by and join them tonight

Come join us tonight for our first Walking Club of the summer season.

We meet at the giant pumpkin at City Hall at 6:30 pm. This is a great, informal way to learn more about our organization and get your steps in. 🚶‍♀️

See you tonight!

05/09/2026

Last week the Anoka Women of Today shared they would be at the Springtime Sunshine Festival. They will be there tomorrow for Mother’s Day if you want to support or learning about this organization

05/09/2026

We did a podcast last Fall on the Big White House (BWH), if you are in DTA stop by and see Deb & Missy. If you missed it, make sure you check out the BWH story (10/1/25) 👻

05/06/2026

The Anoka Women of Today spoke about this upcoming event. If you are wanting to know more about Anoka Women of Today they will be at the flower bouquet stand. This is a free event

05/04/2026

We got over 250 reactions on our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

05/03/2026

Jennifer and Erin of the Anoka Women of Today is our guests this week. We sit down to learn about events they hosts, how they give back to our community, how to become a member and what is flocking 🦩

They will be at the Anoka Springtime Sunshine Festival May 9 & 10 at the Anoka Fair Grounds if you want stop by and learn more about the Anoka Women of Today

04/20/2026

This week The Anoka Podcast sat down with our friend and hometown jeweler, Dan Gould, owner of Dan Gould Jewelers located on Main Street in downtown Anoka.

We talked about him being the 5th generation in the jewelry business, the 4 C’s when it comes to diamonds, lab made vs God made diamonds, along with so much more stick around till the end to hear Dan’s speed round of questions to hear his favorites