Ghostly Tales of Minnesota

Read 33 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota.

The ghost of a murder victim attacks a woman in her sleep. A jealous spirit pushes people down the stairs. A helpful phantom guides a loved one to a vital missing document. 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!

Minnesota author Ruth D. Hein developed a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The historian and professional writer spent countless hours combing the state for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.

Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 33 charming yet chilling tales about haunted locations. 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.

Ruth D. Hein grew up in Van Horne, Iowa, as the middle child in a ghost-free Lutheran parsonage. With an MA from the University of Northern Iowa, she taught high school English and creative writing for 28 years—21 of those in Decorah.

Ruth lived with her husband, Ken, on a small acreage near Worthington, Minnesota, where she collected ghost stories and wrote the historical column for the Worthington Daily Globe for 14 years. She passed away in 2011.