Have You Heard of These Minnesota Stories/Urban Legends?
There are several Urban Legends that people have heard. Like the guy in your back seat just waiting to pounce, the razor blade in Halloween candy, so only go to places where you know the people who live there, or the idea that you shouldn't flash your headlights at someone who doesn't have theirs on because then you'd become the target of a possible murder.
Urban Legends.
But when these stories are told enough, and they have gone back enough years, are they somewhat based on some truth? Maybe? Probably not.. but possibly.
Here are some of the Minnesota Urban Legends. Some you may have heard, and some you may not have. Only in Your State helped out with this.
KENSINGTON RUNESTONE
Honestly, I have never heard this one, but apparently I am in the minority. Here's the gist:
You can see this "artifact" at the Runestone Museum in Alexandria.
HAIRY MAN OF VERGAS
This one would creep me out if I were on any of the hiking trails in the area. You can check out the entire story of this Urban Legend here.
DEAD MAN'S TRAIL
I feel like I must be living under a rock or just very sheltered. I haven't heard of this one either.
Seriously, what is the deal? Here's another "famous" story out of Minnesota that I have never heard of. Maybe it's because I usually try and stay away from creepy stories? I don't like horror movies and I'm basically a wuss when it comes to that stuff. But here it is.
GREY CLOUD ISLAND
Basically it's about a truck. One that shows up and follows people. Reminds me of the movie Duel. That was about some crazed/demonic semi truck driver... or not... that was terrorizing some dude. Anyway, here's the story:
LAKE PEPIN SERPENT
This one I have heard, and it's one of the reason I don't want anything to do with this lake. Yuck! I might be on my own island, but I don't like anything to do with serpents of any kind.
And finally - THIS ONE! YIKES! Have you heard of a Wendigo? Well, now you have. This thing apparently feasts on human flesh.
And now I'm never going in the woods again. NOPE!
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