Anoka, known as the Halloween Capital of the World, is of course the center of many a Minnesota ghost story. In fact, we're pretty sure it's the most haunted place in the entire state. Don't believe us? Find out for yourself at the locations of these stories!
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The Anoka State Hospital
The Anoka State Hospital, now the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center is an old mental health facility, and rumor has it that the patients are pretty unhappy. One former employee reported going into the tunnels with a recorder, which was later collected and had a very clear warning on it to "get out" from someone who was definitely not in the group of explorers. Other visitors report hearing laughter and whispers from the tunnels, where people reportedly used to attempt escape. This Psychiatric Hospital is definitely the epicenter of some paranormal activity.
The Anoka Historical Society
With some help from the Historical Society, you can be led to a home with a rocking chair that is known to rock regularly with nobody sitting in it. Spooky! And that's just the start of their haunted tour, which will give you ALL the chills.
Billy's Bar & Grill
At Billy's Bar & Grill, the building is said to be haunted by the staff from the former brothel. Server Randi Barbour reported machines behaving strangely, unexpected drops in temperature, and even seeing a ghost on the stairs. For a better look inside, we found this video:
What do you think is the most haunted place in Minnesota?
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