Haunted Minnesota

Recounts the best stories of the North Star State's paranormal past and present.

Includes • Arrowhead's Devil Dogs • Spirits of the Vikings • Phantom racehorse Dan Patch • The legend of the fearsome Windego • The ghost ship Minnesota

Your road guide for finding haunted bed & breakfasts, tralis, theatres, roller rinks, taverns, cemeteries, bridges, caves, and much, much more.

Describes over 2,000 sites of supernatural occurances in the United States, including places visited by ghosts, UFOs, and unusual creatures.

Read 21 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota. What college is “Minnesota’s most legendary haunted place?” Where did a ghost reportedly murder two victims? How has a haunted hutch predicted several people’s deaths? Minnesota is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson grew up in Minnesota—with a fascination for things that go bump in the night. As an adult, the professional writer spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 21 terrifying tales about haunted locations. From the author's own ghostly encounter to a family terrorized by a fiendish toy, they’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Minnesota is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Read about historic Southeastern Minnesota to learn the myths, legends, and ghost stories that haunt Rochester and its surrounding towns and cities. Visit Mayowood Mansion (of Mayo Clinic fame) to hear ghostly denials from the spirit of Dr. Joseph Mayo. In Mantorville, find out the truth about the haunted funeral home-turned-Opera House. Stay overnight in Lanesboro at Mrs. B's Inn to sleep with Buffalo Bill's ghost or visit the restless spirits at the St. James Hotel in Redwing. These scary stories and more will guide you through the spookiest towns in the region--so be prepared to be frightened!

Are you ready to experience Fort Snelling's resident spirits, Wabasha Street Caves' ghostly gangsters, Native American warriors, and the restless souls of criminals and murder victims? Join ghost hunter and historian Adrian Lee, along with his elite team of paranormal investigators, on a compelling tour of the most haunted historic places. His chilling firsthand investigations of thirteen famous locations -? accompanied by rich historical details ?- will send shivers down your spine. Explore clashes between Native Americans and the early settlers, lavish parties during the Roaring Twenties, botched public executions, and the legend of John Dillinger. Recovering history from the dead, lost to the knowledge of man. Learn about specialist equipment and new theories for investigating the paranormal, in this one-of-a-kind haunted landmark guide. With such storytelling enthusiasm, you'll feel like a member of the team.