October 04, 2024

Minnesota's Haunted Northwoods: Spirits of the North Star State | Ep. 23

17 minutes

In Episode 23 of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes listeners on a chilling journey through the haunted history of Minnesota. From the infamous Wabasha Street Caves to the haunted Glensheen Mansion, the North Star State is filled with eerie tales of gangsters, tragic murders, and ghostly apparitions. Each location is rich in paranormal encounters and chilling stories, making Minnesota a must-visit for ghost hunters and history buffs alike.

Featured Haunted Locations:

The Wabasha Street Caves

Address: 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107

Once a speakeasy during Prohibition, the Wabasha Street Caves are haunted by the ghosts of executed gangsters who frequented the underground venue. Shadowy figures and cold spots are common, and paranormal tours are available for those looking to explore its darker past.

The Palmer House Hotel

Address: 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Known for its tragic history, the Palmer House Hotel is home to ghostly children and a former maid. Guests report eerie giggles, phantom footsteps, and chilling encounters in the hotel's most haunted rooms.

The Fitzgerald Theater

Address: 10 Exchange St E, St. Paul, MN 55101

Minnesota's oldest active theater, haunted by the spirit of a stagehand who died in an accident. Visitors often feel cold drafts and hear disembodied footsteps echoing through the orchestra pit and backstage.

The Glensheen Mansion

Address: 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

Scene of a notorious double murder, the Glensheen Mansion is haunted by the ghost of Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse. Cold spots, whispers, and ghostly figures have been reported by visitors touring the mansion.

The Greyhound Bus Museum

Address: 1201 Greyhound Blvd, Hibbing, MN 55746

Built on the grounds of a former hospital and orphanage, this museum has its own haunted reputation, with apparitions of a nurse and a young girl wandering the exhibits.

The Old Mounds Theater

Address: 1029 Hudson Rd, St. Paul, MN 55106

A hotspot for paranormal activity, this theater is haunted by the ghost of a little girl named Mary, who loves to tug on costumes and giggle during rehearsals.

The Soap Factory

Address: 514 SE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

A former factory turned art gallery, The Soap Factory is notorious for its haunted basement, where shadowy figures and unsettling whispers are often experienced.

The St. James Hotel

Address: 406 Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066

This historic hotel is home to the spirit of a former owner, Clara Lillyblad, and other ghostly figures who wander the halls and lobby.

The Forepaugh Mansion

Address: 276 Exchange St S, St. Paul, MN 55102

The tragic love story of Joseph Forepaugh and his maid, Molly, lingers in the halls of this Victorian mansion, where Molly’s spirit is often seen gazing out the windows.

The Lake Julia Sanatorium

Address: Near Puposky, MN

Once a tuberculosis hospital, this abandoned sanatorium is haunted by former patients. Visitors often hear coughing, footsteps, and the sound of hospital equipment moving in the empty building.

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Keywords: Haunted Minnesota, Minnesota Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations, Paranormal Minnesota, Haunted America, Wabasha Street Caves, Palmer House Hotel, Fitzgerald Theater, Glensheen Mansion, Greyhound Bus Museum, Old Mounds Theater, Soap Factory, St. James Hotel, Forepaugh Mansion, Lake Julia Sanatorium

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