Lore Legends 65: Twin Spirits
Oct 27, 2025
Discover the haunting depths of the Twin Cities' history as their Dakota origins and fierce rivalries intertwine with chilling tales. From eerie sightings at music venues to the ghostly legend of the Fireside Room, the podcast uncovers a mix of crime, corruption, and the spiritual significance of sacred grounds. Explore the transformation of the Wabasha Street Caves from mines to speakeasies and meet spectral figures like Sinclair Lewis at the Palmer House Hotel. Uncover why spirits linger against the backdrop of a shared and tumultuous past.
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Land As Ancestry And Spirit
- The Dakota creation myth ties the people inseparably to the land around the river confluence.
- That sacred origin explains persistent spiritual significance in the Twin Cities.
Census Cheat That Cemented The Feud
- Rivalry between St. Paul and Minneapolis grew from cultural and economic differences and reached a peak in the 1890 census scandal.
- Both cities cheated the count to claim resources and prestige, prompting a federal recount.
The Vanishing Woman Of First Avenue
- First Avenue staff and patrons report multiple apparitions including a legless woman in a green army jacket who vanishes when approached.
- The club's ghost stories tie into its long musical history and rumored wartime heartbreak.
