Staff pick: These haunted spots in the Upper Midwest are a real scream

Ready for a fright? Halloween season is creeping closer, which means haunted houses, dark trails and plenty of things going bump in the night are opening across the Upper Midwest. Whether you want a full-on scare or something with a little more history behind the haunt, grab your bravest friends and add these spooky stops to your October plans. Glensheen Mansion https://glensheen.d.umn.edu/media-library-0 Location: Duluth, Minnesota When: Fridays and Saturdays in October Glensheen Mansion hosts tours all year, but in October they offer Lantern Tours that take guests through the historic estate after dark. The 45-minute experience explores hidden corners of the mansion before guests can spend some time around a bonfire on the grounds. Fairlawn Mansion Lightning bolts across the sky behind Fairlawn Mansion while a storm blows into Superior, Wisconsin. Jed Carlson / Superior Telegram Location: Superior, Wisconsin When: Special Halloween events Oc