Northern Frights

Hello all! We are back in time to do a post for Halloween! So exciting! Anna and Alissa chat about Anna's trip to Salem and Boston (Anna went to the Salem Witch Museum and on a graveyard tour!). Anna lists some of the most haunted places in the Midwest. Alissa walks Anna through the Morbid Curiosity test (google it and see how morbid you are! How do you compare to Anna and Alissa??). Anna tells us about the most likely states to die of an animal attack and boy, does the Midwest show up! Restaurants in Milwaukee, WI have been receiving some very weird postcards and Anna tells us about them. Lastly, we go over the best horror films of 2021. **The title of the episode was part of Anna's story about Paul Reverie that apparently was cut out when our audio decided to go down!

What up y'all?! We're back to chat about the ParaUnity convention that Anna and Alissa attended. We discuss some of the sessions we sat in on and the vendors we visited and who Anna got to meet! *Squeal!* We've missed you all and hope to be back soon!

What's happening folks? Anna and Alissa will be releasing podcasts once a month through the summer with the possibility of some surprise episodes. Life happens, ya know? Thanks for your support! Alissa hopes to have a case on the book Kiss of the She-Devil by M. Williams Phelps next podcast, so if you were also reading this book, this is your alert! Alissa tells us about some creepy clowns in Annandale, MN, some human remains found in Detroit and Baker Mayfield's UFO experience. Anna tells us some stats about home-owners and ghosts. Would you life in a house with ghosts!? Would you move out if there was activity? Anna wraps today up with a story about a vintage guitar.

Hello, hello! Anna tells us about videos she saw on Tiktok about a Chinese rocket. We learn about languishing. Anna tells us about the first Craiglist killer which happened in Minnesota and Alissa tells us some stories from UFOstalker.com

Hello y'all! Anna and Alissa send our condolences to those affected by police brutality and murder. Alissa gives us some MUFON stats for February and March. Alissa tells us about a picture Anna sent of a BEAST but was actually just a cute dog. What do you see? Anna tells us about the Werewolf of Defiance, Ohio. Alissa tells us about Leann Fletcher's murder. Stay safe, everyone!

Hello all! Anna gives us a PSA about standing behind someone. While on TikTok, Anna found an app called Ghost Tube which offers a spirit box, EMF reader and is able to record video. Anna tells us of her experience with using the app & you'll hear a real-time spooky time while we were recording. Alissa tells us a recent story out of Minnesota and Anna shares stories from "Haunted Heartland" by Beth Scott & Michael Norman. If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic violence, reach out to your local state organizations. If you're from Minnesota, you can reach out to: https://www.vfmn.org or call (866) 223-1111 24 hours a day.

Good day! Anna tells us about a molasses spill and a animal blood spills - it's been a wild week in Minnesota. After winning paper-rock-scissors, Anna tells us about Jackalopes which is a type of cryptid. Let it be known you can catch Jackalopes with whiskey - be sure to keep it handy. Alissa tells us about Shadow People, another form of cryptid. You can fight Shadow People with light!

Hello, hello! Alissa and Anna meet up again to bring you a horrific story out of Rulo, Nebraska. Trigger warnings: abuse of many varieties. Prepare yourself. Anna tells us about a museum out of Dundee, Michigan. Uffda, this was a rough one!

Hello, hello! Anna tells us about some bus adventures and wishes her bus-husband the best & a ghostly (?) gentleman caller. Alissa tells us about a recent American Airlines encounter that was referred to the FBI. Alissa watched a MUFON television show on called "The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac" featuring: Craig Campobasso & Ron James. Get ready to learn about some alien species. Anna tells us about an unsolved disappearance out of Oscoda, Michigan involving Patricia Spener and Pamela Hobley.

Hello everyone! We're back with some creepy going's-on from Anna. Alissa saw an basketball shaped ghost. Anna reveals how she will meet her beloved. Alissa gives MUFON stats for January 2021. Soon, Alissa will be reporting on Extraterrestrial Species Almanac by Craig Campobasso! Anna wins paper-rock-scissors and tells us more stories about Bigfoot and we ponder what a female Bigfoot may be called. Alissa tells us some alien/UFO stories out of Iowa. ENJOY!

Hello! Anna and Alissa get straight to business this week. After winning paper-rock-scissors, Alissa starts us off with a summary of Limb from Limb by George Hunter, a story about Tara and Stephen Grant. Anna tells us about the elusive Bigfoot! You'll learn how to call out to a Bigfoot, their appearance and whether they smell or not. Sit down, buckle up and get ready for some gory details and stories! For more stories about Bigfoots, check out bfro.net - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization For those joining the reading list - next book is Kiss of the She-Devil by M. Williams Phelps. If you have the Oxygen channel, check out season 28, episode 17 to learn more about the case!

Anna and Alissa do a quick check in this week. This is your one week warning: Alissa will be discussing Limb from Limb by George Hunter next week. Alissa gives us an update on the D.B. Cooper case. Anna tells us about a monolith in Minnesota! We'll see you all next week with a full episode. Be sure to email the show: northernfrights19@gmail.com, check out our IG: northernfrightspod and be sure to rate and review our show.

FYI, Anna and Alissa like using DuoLingo! No, this is not an ad. Alissa tells us about a murder out of Wisconsin. Anna tells us about a national historical site in Illinois. Enjoy!

Alissa gives us a short Jayme Closs update. We get some MUFON December 2020 stats. Check out the Shadow Diaries & Borrasca podcasts for some spooky stories. Anna gives us a book recommendation: Midwestern Strange by B.J. Hollars. Anna gives us some Spooky Articles she's come across on the internets & Alissa gives us 1.5 alien stories written in long form. ENJOY!

Happy 2021, y'all! Anna and Alissa return for a new season! Anna tells us some interesting facts about ears. Anna gifts Alissa some Trash Bandits & they’re cute!! Remember: Safety Fine Always! Alissa wins the paper-rock-scissors game & tells us the content of 2 of the Zodiac Killer's messages, some stories from doctors/nurses re: the paranormal and a 2021 book read list! Anna tells us about the most cold-blooded murder in Minnesota! Beware of stepping out of the NE corner of Quiring. 2021 Book Read List! 1 - Limb from Limb by George Hunter - currently reading. Alissa will discuss around the week of January 27th 2 - Kiss of the She-Devil by M. William Phelps. 3 - The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930s Murder Mystery by Karen Dybis. 4 - Who Killed the Candy Lady?: Unwrapping the Unsolved Murder of Helen Brach by James Ylisela 5 - Masquerade: A True Story of Seduction, Compulsion, and Murder by Lowell Cauffel 6 - Under a Full Moon: The Last Lynching in Kansas by Alice Kay Hill 7 - Dixie's Last Stand by John Ferak 8 - The Ghosts on 87th Lane by Marlene L. Woelm

Hello! Anna and Alissa are re-releasing their first ever episode! This was previously not released when moving to this platform. Anna tells us about the Hide Behind and her dream of James Franco. Alissa tells us about the Black Angel of Fairview Cemetery - be warned, Alissa tells us too much about Ruth Dodge - but she is really cool! Hope you enjoy!

Whew! What a download of information - we learn that Prince Phillip is a believer. Check out the HBO Documentary "Crazy, Not Insane" which chronicles Dr. Dorothy Othow Lewis' career. November 2020 MUFON stats! TikTok gives a few interesting videos, including one that can predict how you die. Update on the monolith(s). An Israeli space chief claims aliens do exist. Alissa tells us some alien stories! Anna tells us about a cryptid out of both North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Welcome to episode 40! We're a little late on posting because anchor was down, but here we are! Alissa tells us some MUFON facts for October. Anna lets us know that raccoons used to be a main course for thanksgiving. Check out the article about the monolith in Utah - what's going on there?! Alissa tells us about another 2020 covid-times tragedy involving Maria and Joshua Fury. Anna tells us about some fearsome critters from William T. Cox’s book Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods, With a Few Desert and Mountain Beasts.

Hey y'all! Anna recaps our Halloween adventures - check our IG for photos of the pumpkins we carved! Anna gives an update on the Grey Cloud Island plane crash. Anna joined TikTok and discovered UMore Park & whether she is an empath, medium or psychic. Anna tells us a story about the Milford Mine Disaster in 1924. Alissa found some select stories about entities. ENJOY!

Hola! Anna and Alissa chat about their Friday plans - IT'S ALMOST HALLOWEEN! Alissa tells us about a gambling addict and what they do to satisfy their addiction. Anna gives us history of the congress-approved Halloween Capital of the World. Have a great spooky week and weekend!

Anna and Alissa join up to discuss some MUFON Sept stats! MN got a record setting amount of snow which made Anna and Alissa quite grumpy for work today. Anna put her cat, Birdie, in a straightjacket (no, not really). To see Birdie, peep IG. Anna tells us about a possible UFO while she lived in the dorms. Anna wins the paper, rock, scissor war & continues her story on Deadwood, SD by telling us about the Adams House & museum, Franklin Hotel and the Bullock Hotel. Also, Deadwood is the only town on the national historic registry! Alissa tells us a story out of Moorhead, MN and the tragic murder of Dystynee Avery.

Anna and Alissa join up again to make a fun announcement - Northern Frights has an instagram account: northernfrightspod! Alissa gives another update on Ep 15 - Joel Guy Jr. Anna and Alissa are reading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson - pick up a copy soon as they'll be reviewing in the next few weeks. Anna recommends watching The Haunting of Bly Manor (on Netflix), Hubie Halloween - when you need a mental cleanse (on Netflix), Klause (on Netflix). Alissa finished Ratched and recommends it (on Netflix). Alissa starts by telling multiple stories out of Piedmont, Missouri. Anna tells Part 1 of 2 of her story about Deadwood, SD - which has so many stories she had to split into two parts. Be sure to contact us by emailing northernfrights19@gmail.com, follow on IG: northernfrightspod, and rate on iTunes! Thanks for listening! You're the best!

Hello, hello! Anna does a new, cool intro! Alissa gives a case update for Ep. 15 - the Joel Guy Jr trial is currently happening and you can follow along on Twitter - accounts Cathy Russon and Law & Crime Network. Anna and Alissa discuss the book Ghost Story by Peter Straub - be sure to check it out! Both Anna and Alissa read it in a few days! Alissa does a hunting story out of Wisconsin and Anna tells us about Mary Schlais and her hitchhiking. Anna tells a personal story about children of the corn. Last, make sure to rate and review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Anna starts us off with a lovely song! Anna tells us some personal stories, including headlights and a neighbor. Alissa gives her review about. Devil's Road which is about Ed and Lorraine Warren. Anna reads a review for the podcast. Also, don't mind the noises when Anna is telling a story - it's just Alissa scribbling notes, per usual. Update on episode 8 about Grey Cloud Island. Alissa tells us about a possible UFO sighting at Chicago O'Hare airport and Anna tells us about Careyville, Wisconsin.

Anna tells us about a pooping cat, being a part of a gang of geese and wonders if dark humor truly is an early sign of dementia. Alissa welcomes Anna to the stutter party. A fan emailed the show & Anna and Alissa tell tales about Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Ahh, it feels good to record back-to-back weeks. Alissa gives an update on Angela Armstrong of Sioux Falls, SD case. Anna tells us about the Summerwind Mansion in Wisconsin & Alissa tells us about Jacob Cayer. Anna recommends some spooky things to watch: Fargo's new season, Devil's Road on the Travel Channel which starts 9/7 about Ed and Lorraine Warren and starting 10/9 on Netflix the Haunting of Bly Manor. Check it out! Anna also recommends reading The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons.

Anna and Alissa once again scour the internets to find articles that caught their eye. Articles highlighted are: robbery via limo, urban legends, creepy road trip stories, are you dead or not, spooky ghost stories, good ol' campfire stories you have to tell and a live-saving animals. Don't forget, we learned that North Dakota is actually Northern Dakota. Learn it, live it.

Hello all! Alissa gives us some MUFON updates for June & tells a MUFON story out of Stillwater, MN! Whooo! Anna tells us about a dream she had, but Alissa reassures her that she'll still be friends with her. Anna tells us about a Sanitorium in Wisconsin! Alissa's story is about a teenage boy who murders his adoptive family and later, changes his name and hides his past.

**ALERT: podcasting remotely has given us many opportunities but one disadvantage is odd technical issues - we apologize in advance.** Hello! Anna proposes a song and sings it for us. Reminder: after 4th of July, it's officially Halloween Season! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: it's Anna's birthday tomorrow, so send her a nice email at northernfrights19@gmail.com to wish her a Happy Birthday! Anna & Alissa realize that they're terrible people. Anna tells us some creepy personal stories. After winning paper-scissors-rocks, Anna tells us about an Urban Legend out of Appleton, WI. And Alissa tells us a story about an ongoing case about Angela Armstrong from Sioux Falls, SD. 

Anna and Alissa give some MUFON updates - there's a UFO symposium in Sept in Las Vegas! Also, Alissa gives some stats for May 2020 for UFO sightings, according to MUFON. If you need an additional podcast to listen to, try Case Closed's newest season about 'a killing in Amish Country'. MN Paraunity Convention is Oct 1-3 and Alissa and Anna will be attending! Maybe we'll see you there! Lastly, on Ep. 9 of this very podcast, we discuss the murder of Shirley. Carter. Accused: Guilty or Innocent covers this case in episodes 6 & 7 - be sure to check out both! For our cases this week, Anna tells us some true spooky stories from Minnesota, lots of fun historical facts in the stories too. Alissa reports about a case in Illinois in which the coronavirus makes its appearance.

Finally, the powers-that-be allowed Anna and Alissa to record this week's episode! We discuss the events going on in Minnesota and across the country regarding George Floyd's murder. Anna tells us the hauntings of First Ave - a popular Minnesota concert venue. Alissa tells us about the Little People located in Minnesota and tells a short story of the Pukwudgie's out of Massachusetts. Anna tells us some stories from her childhood and Alissa laments on her fear of taxidermy.

Anna and Alissa are back! They give a MUFON update and Anna tells us some nightmares she’s had recently. After a game of paper, rock, scissors, Alissa tells us about two reports out of Eau Claire, WI and a gloriously described entity named Marcus. Anna tells about a young lad who is posthumously named Little Lord Fauntleroy who was found in a quarry in the early 1900’s.

Anna and Alissa are back with their 25th episode! What an exciting accomplishment - thanks for being on the ride with them as they figure out how to navigate the changes in audio. Alissa starts out with some fun MUFON facts from their newsletter. Please join in reading Killers of the Flower Moon as there will be a discussion after its read. A case Alissa covered may be on an A&E show: Accused: Guilty or Innocent. If so, we covered this case on Ep 9 titled "Shirley Carter & Anna's Special Time Stories". Check out Accused as it premieres 4/12. Anna suggests checking out Killing Eve on BBC America & Ghost Hunters new season which starts 4/8. Alissa covers the murder of Catherine Tornquist from South Dakota. Anna tells us about Melon Heads which hail from Michigan, Ohio and Connecticut. Enjoy!

Anna and Alissa reunite after a vacation & the pandemic of COVID-19. Anna tells us about what her mom heard outside/inside her bedroom and Anna reports Northern Frights listeners are all from Planet Earth! Anna and Alissa are going to read "Killers of the Flower Moon, The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by David Grann - in the next few weeks, they'll give a one-week notice prior to discussing it. Also, Anna recommends checking out Imprint which is on Amazon Prime. This week's cases are about a missing news anchor & a road battle between a car and a UFO! Val Johnson's incident makes an appearance. To hear more about Val Johnson, listen to Episode 3. We missed you all!

Anna and Alissa discuss the differences between childhood and adulthood - then get down to business. Anna tells us about Hannah House located in Indiana with its tunnels and spooky scares. Alissa gives a recap on the movie Eloise (2017) and a review.

This week, we talk about the Anoka Asylum located in Minnesota and the disappearance of a babysitter in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. We also learn that Anna is very angry inside and maybe has amnesia. Be sure to check out Eloise on Amazon Prime this week as we'll be discussing it next episode!

Anna and Alissa discuss The Ritual (it’s currently on Netflix), Valentine’s Day and the winter vortex rolling through. Anna tells us about the Gray Lady of Sims, ND & how she spirits people out of the town. Alissa tells some stories about Eloise Hospital located in Westland, Michigan! Anna and Alissa recommend watching Eloise (2017) as they plan to discuss it next episode (it’s on Amazon Prime).

Anna and Alissa scour the internets to discuss articles that have piqued their interest - they share their stories and discuss the creepiness. Articles highlighted are: spooky ghost stories, what to do when you sell a haunted house, Bigfoot!, and most terrifying places in the midwest! Anna suggests we all check out The VelociPastor which is for free on Tubi and The Ritual which is on Netflix.  Lastly, google search Park Ranger missing people & find posts by the user cheesestubble.

A re-release of an older episode. Listeners are serenaded by Anna's intro. Anna and Alissa discuss the Halloween costumes - snazzy glasses for Anna & Alissa made a Rose the Raccoon mask! Anna and Alissa went on a Ghost Tour in Stillwater, MN with Dangerous Linda (google her!). Alissa went on a Tour sans Anna and plays a few clips from the tour. ENJOY!

A re-release of an older episode. Anna and Alissa discuss IT 2 and a quick review of the movie. Anna discusses a personal incident with a ghost-woman at the end of her bed as well as a few more personal stories. And the ladies wonder why the word 'chit' is not said - from the phrase "chit-chat" - and perhaps they figure out why. Alissa pranks Anna with a picture of Michael Myers. Finally, a vocabulary lesson about portmanteaus. Alissa discusses Adrianne Reynolds murder which took place in 2005. Adrianne was murdered by the popular girl and a self-proclaimed Juggalo. Anna reports on cryptic Kangaroos which have been spotted in Coon Rapids, MN but also seen in Illinois, Indiana and world-wide.

A re-release of an older episode. RIP to Goaty and an intro to Goaty v2.0. Anna and Alissa discuss how they made a bad decision on not going to a festival which showcased the Val Johnson Incident. Alissa presents the story of Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada of Iowa which takes place in 2009 and involves a freezer. Anna discusses the Witches of Loon Lake Cemetery in Middletown, MN.

Anna and Alissa record in an *almost* dark room. A Kevin Bacon is murdered, but not the one you're thinking of. Anna reports about a mansion that built to be creepy in Illinois. ENJOYYYY!

The ladies discuss Anna's plans in her Healthcare Directive as well as Alissa's health the last few days. Oh! And a familicide and some cryptids. Well, actually, most of the discussion is on these two subjects. Alissa's case takes place in Minneapolis, MN on 12/01/2019. Anna's creatures span both North and South Dakota. ENJOY!

Anna and Alissa give updates from their Christmas break with some stories from Anna's trip to Hawaii. Alissa shares a disturbing true crime story, so be prepared! Anna's story is includes an axe or two!

We celebrate Anna's birthday with some fun audio - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! The 2015 murder of Shirley Carter. Shirley lived in rural Iowa on a farmed shared with her husband, Bill. Was the land that Bill and Shirley owned the motive behind Shirley's murder? Did local delinquents commit the murder or someone closer to the family? Anna tells some personal stories in which she's experimented with a Ouija board and some experiences while living in some dorms. Spooky indeed!

The Hodag is infamous in Wisconsin spooky stories out of Rhinelander. The Hodag is a curious story in which Wisconsinites now celebrate during the Hodag Country Festival. Grey Cloud is located in Grey Cloud Island Township, MN - near Cottage Grove, MN. With roots in Native American culture - Anna talks about the history of Grey Cloud and some spooky happenings on the island and near cemeteries.

Nopeming Sanitorium which opened in 1912 & brought in patients suffering from consumption aka tuberculous. Nopeming is located near Duluth, MN. Nopeming served thousands of patients and has changed hands several times. Hear about the spooky stories associated with Nopeming! Cari Farver's case spans several states and uses a popular social media outlet to carry out this strange story. Try to follow along on this twisty-turny story which eventually leads to the truth.

Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Also, murder & red dwarfs Have a listen and Happy Holidays!

This is one of our favorite podcasts because it is all about ALIENS! We have been looking forward to it for a long time. Felix Moncla's flight near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan in 1953 over Lake Superior. Jim Townsend's encounter with some beer can shaped aliens. Some conspiracy discussion regarding aliens in photos! RIP to Grumpy Cat. Also, try some Ruby chocolate!

The Beast of Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin which was first reported in 1936. Beware of terrifying visuals with this story - it'll leave you with the creeps! The murder of Michelle Ploetz in St. Paul, Minnesota which is possible was influenced by mental illness.

An encounter in Stephen, Minnesota in 1979 which becomes a nationwide story. A kidnapping of a prominent Twin Cities investment banker's wife is a wild story which takes place in Minnesota. We also discuss some ideas for future shows....aliens!