North Dakota’s Spookiest Urban Legend, According to Reader’s Digest

You don't have to live in North Dakota long before you start hearing some pretty interesting and creepy urban legends. When I first moved here, I remember people telling me that the old Governor's mansion was haunted; of course, I had to go check it out myself. I didn't see any spirits or apparitions, but I will admit the attic area is pretty creepy.

I've also heard that Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is haunted. I'm not sure if real ghosts haunt the grounds, but it's definitely creepy now with the haunted house they do out there every year.

I've also heard about the Devils Lake Monster and the "Stairway to Hell" in Tagus. -- It's actually a little disturbing how many urban legends, monsters, and superstitions we have here in the state of North Dakota.

I thought it might be interesting to see which of all the urban legends we have is the creepiest, and it just so happens that Reader's Digest conducted a survey and found the creepiest urban legend in each state.

North Dakota's Creepiest Urban Legend

According to the source, the scariest tale in North Dakota is that of the Miniwashitu. Locals describe this creature as a giant, red, hairy monster with a horn and only one eye. It's also said to have sharp spikes down its back.

The source also says this monster rarely makes appearances, but when it does, it's usually on the banks of the Missouri River. The rumor is that if you look at it, you may go blind, insane, or even die.

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