 Well, locals gathered at the Bemidji Public Library to learn about some of the haunted places in Minnesota. For this week's community spotlight, Haiti Clotter shows us how Bemidji is not afraid to experience strange phenomena. If you've ever wondered about Minnesota's most renowned haunted places and have no fear because Stately Spirits, stories, legends and tales from haunted places is here. It all took place at the Bemidji Public Library. As long as you're going on a road trip, you might as well have something interesting to do on the way there, on the way back. There are marvelous books written by wonderful authors that have all sorts of great haunted locations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, etc. Robert Holbrook has done these programs for more than 20 years and also presents the show for the community to take advantage of library resources. I learned about more of the ghost stories that I knew, although I had known several of them and have some of my own. I found out more about them. The program is recommended for anyone aged 10 and up. Audience members went on a journey from Minneapolis to St. Paul and heard stories about a woman searching for her lost love until she finds him deceased. Some of the tales of spirits are derived from Bemidji and surrounding areas. They say it's haunted. I'm willing to believe it, okay? So yes, it could be right here in Bemidji. Over in Walker, there's the chase, I think it's called the Chase Hotel, okay? There are ghost stories all around. You just have to keep your ears open. The interactive hour-long show includes participation from the audience. Here they demonstrate the different tools ghost hunters used, for example, a K2 meter. Actual artifacts from different locations that Holbrook mentioned are a part of the show like thermometers and a safety coffin. The show is not only a place to hear ghost stories, but it's also a place to share them. It also teaches people about the unknown history. The program is funded to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage for this week's community spotlight in Bemidji, Haiti-Clauder, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.