Grave Secrets: Minnesota's Haunted Cemeteries

Ready to meet the state’s restless spirits? Explore Minnesota’s haunted cemeteries in our latest spine-tingling blog post! 😱👻

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Quick Summary: Minnesota’s Haunted Cemeteries

Get ready for a spine-chilling tour of Minnesota’s most haunted cemeteries! 😱

Uncover creepy legends and stories in various graveyards. 📖
Learn about first-hand spooky experiences from visitors. 👀
Discover how to visit these haunted sites (if you dare). 🗺️

Are you brave enough to visit one of Minnesota's spooky cemeteries?
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton) — Are you brave enough to visit one of Minnesota’s spooky cemeteries?
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

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Now we’ve turned our love for the road into a travel blog that spills all the secrets of the Midwest. And guess what? We also have a daily podcast and a series of Amazon best-selling guidebooks to help you plan your own adventures. 📚🎧 Trust us, we know the Midwest like the back of our hands! 🗺️✌️

So, let’s get into the good stuff… spooky cemeteries and haunted graveyards here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!

These Are Minnesota’s Most Haunted Cemeteries

Ready to dive into the spookier side of Minnesota? 🎃

Get set for a chilling journey through some of the state’s most haunted cemeteries! From unsettling legends to firsthand accounts, these places are so eerie, even the bravest souls might hesitate. Trust us, this is one adventure you’ll want to read with the lights on! Hehe. 💡👻

A haunting melody plays in the dead of night. What would you do?
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

The Lowdown on Calvary Cemetery in Mankato

First on the list is Calvary Cemetery. 👻 Forget your average haunting—this place has lore of an evil doctor who turns into a ghost-devil. 😱 A tale from the ’90s tells of a couple hearing church organ music blasting at 1 a.m., even though the church was locked. So, if you’re in Mankato, maybe keep your ears peeled.

*Local teens reported seeing the ghost of a dog at Ferguson’s Cemetery!*
*(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)*

The Ghostly Child of Ferguson’s Cemetery in Norwood-Young America

Up next is Ferguson’s Cemetery, known for its own special guest—a little boy who loves to hide behind tombstones. 💀 Folks have heard voices, phantom dog barks, and even caught a glimpse of the boy himself. 👶 One visitor felt touched and heard champagne glasses clinking. Interested? This place is for you.

Beware of hitchhikers near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. Some say a teen girl is still looking for a ride back home! Creepy!!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton) — Beware of hitchhikers near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. Some say a teen girl is still looking for a ride back home! Talk about creepy… this one scares me the most! Hehe.
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

The Disappearing Hitchhiker of Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery

Let’s head north to Hoyt Lakes. 👧 This cemetery’s claim to fame is a teenage girl who died of fright and now roams the area, just looking for a lift. 🚗 But be warned: legend says she vanishes the moment she gets in the car. Talk about an eerie road trip tale!

Locals claim a witch is buried in this Minnesota cemetery!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

Witchy Vibes at Trout Lake Norwegian Cemetery

Fancy a witch hunt? 🧙‍♀️ Head to Trout Lake Norwegian Cemetery. 🌕 Visitors claim to hear the voice of Bertha Maynard, a witch buried there. One college group experienced wind chimes ringing with no wind—right after asking Bertha to prove she’s not a witch. So maybe leave your wind chimes at home.

Folks say Smiling Jack is actually a happy guy. Kinda like Casper the Friendly Ghost!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

Smiling Jack Haunts Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville

No, we’re not talking about my hubby Jack… although if you know him, you know how much he loves to smile! 😃 I’m talking about a ghost named Smiling Jack!

Near the Twin Cities is Roselawn Cemetery, home to a rather cheerful ghost named Smiling Jack. 🌝 The police get calls about someone trapped in a mausoleum, but find no one. On a full moon, the stained-glass portrait of Smiling Jack actually seems to smile. Curious? Maybe give him a visit. 😃

Loon Lake Cemetery is said to be haunted by THREE witches!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

Layers of Haunting at Loon Lake Cemetery in Jackson

Finally, if you’re up for a real challenge, check out Loon Lake Cemetery. 💀 This off-the-beaten-path site is said to be haunted by three executed witches. 🧹 One, named Mary Jane, was beheaded! Some say the place is double haunted, built on a Native American burial mound. Remember, if you go: respect is key.

Minnesota may just have some of the most haunted graveyards in America!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton) — Minnesota might just have some of the most haunted graveyards in America!
(Digital artwork by Jack and Kitty Norton)

Conclusion: Minnesota’s Haunted Cemeteries

That wraps up our guide to Minnesota’s most haunted cemeteries. Spine-tingling, right? 🎃 If you do decide to visit, be respectful, snap some photos, and let us know what you experience. Because hey, even ghosts need an audience! 📸👻

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