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The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Nicollet Island Inn: Historic Gem or Paranormal Hotspot? | Paranormal Deep Dive

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

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4.62.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the storied past of the Nicollet Island Inn, a Minneapolis landmark steeped in history and mystery. We'll explore its transformation from a 19th-century industrial building to a modern inn, delving into the rich tapestry of events that have shaped its legacy.  

Join us as we uncover chilling accounts of unexplained phenomena reported by guests and staff alike. From sudden cold spots to shadowy apparitions, we'll examine the tales that have earned this historic inn a reputation as one of Minneapolis's most haunted locales.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from Real Ghost Stories Online and the Grave Talks.

0:07.1

The Nicolette Island Inn, often hailed as the most haunted hotel in the city.

0:12.6

This historic building sits on Nicolet Island in the Mississippi River, a place with a history as old as the city itself.

0:19.5

From its early days as a flower mill in the

0:22.3

1800s to its transformation into an inn. The Nicolet Island Inn has been at the center of

0:28.9

strange events and eerie encounters. Over the years, guests and staff have reported

0:34.1

a staggering number of paranormal occurrences, cold spots, flickering lights,

0:39.9

mysterious footsteps, and even shadowy figures wandering the halls. But what's behind it all?

0:46.3

Could the tragic past of the island steeped in Native American history, industrial accidents,

0:52.1

and untold secrets be the key to understanding the hauntings.

0:56.0

I'm Tony Bruske. Let's dig in. The Nicolette Island Inn, sitting serenely on Nicolette Island

1:00.5

in the heart of the Mississippi River, is a place where history and mystery intertwine.

1:05.3

This building, a former flour mill, dates back to the 1800s, but its legacy is anything

1:10.0

but simple. The island itself has a rich,

1:13.0

complex history. Long before the inn came to life, Native American tribes inhabited the area,

1:19.1

and as the city of Minneapolis grew, Nicolet Island became a bustling industrial hub, housing

1:24.2

some of the area's first milling operations. The story of Nicolette Island as a commercial

1:30.2

center began in the early 1800s when the island was transformed into a key part of the milling

1:35.6

district that made Minneapolis a major player in the flower industry. The very ground beneath

1:41.6

the Nicolette Island Inn has seen its fair share of tragic accidents,

1:46.1

with numerous workers losing their lives in the mills or on the river.

1:50.9

The mill eventually closed and the building was converted into a hotel,

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