THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic City Hall is linked to stories of unexplained footsteps, apparitions, and ghostly activity dating back more than a century.
The turn-of-the-century Minneapolis City Hall building is said to be haunted by John Moshik. In 1898, he was convicted of murder and his hanging was botched, forcing him to endure 3 minutes of slow strangulation. As a result, no more hangings occurred here. Now, folks have seen his apparition or shadow throughout that floor (the fifth) as well as hearing noises and footsteps.