The Minnesota Ghost Story That Will Leave You Absolutely Baffled
By Betsy Rathburn|Published December 08, 2018
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Here in Minnesota, we have plenty of spooky tales and haunted abodes to go around. From the haunted Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre to the ghostly bathroom stall at First Avenue, the creepy legends that have been passed down for decades are sure to fill you with fright. Let’s add one more to the list: the eerie Wabasha Street Caves. This is one ghost story that’ll leave you absolutely baffled.
The Wabasha Street Caves are one of Minnesota’s strangest – and most overlooked – attractions. You’ll find the caves at 215 Wabasha St. South, St. Paul, MN 55107.
Perhaps the most famous story of the caves is its gangster history. Legends say that, during Prohibition, the caves hosted famous gangsters such as John Dillinger.
You can still see the bullet holes on the fireplace from the shootout between a group of card players and a gunman. When a waitress called the police, the bodies were removed and no one was charged.
As the story goes, the three murdered mobsters were hidden somewhere in the caves. Spooky sightings over the years have led many to believe their souls now haunt the eerie caverns.
If you dare, you can still visit Wabasha Street Caves today. Visitors are welcome to tour and hold events there. What strange sights will you encounter?