Anoka County was organized by an act of the territorial Legislature on May 23, 1857, the year prior to Minnesota's admission to the Union. It was formed from parts of Ramsey County and Benton County; the Rum River previously divided the line between the two counties.
The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to high school graduates on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponies, and personal references.
Scholarship may be used at any college for any educational expense such as tuition and fees. Deadline: October 31, 2015. $2,000 No Essay Scholarship. Open to all students (high school, college or adult). Deadline: October 31, 2015. $1,000 Noodle College Scholarship. Open to all high school students.