HALLOWEEN

Ick or treat: Our take on the 10 worst Halloween candies

By Tammy Swift, INFORUM , October 19, 2010

A spook-tacular Halloween

A spook-tacular Halloween

November 02, 2009

Ghost hunter: Author scares up eerie stories from Minnesota

WINDOM — The figure of a man in a plaid shirt lurks in the shadows of a century-old theater, staring down a woman in the ticket booth before disappearing in a sideways “whoosh” that defies human capability. A man gets lost in the blinding snow of a blizzard and perishes, but later shows up at his neighbor’s house to pinpoint the location of his own body. The night clerk at a historic hotel experiences a period of bitter cold each night she works, in the midst of an extremely hot summer. In the same hotel, a lobby table lamp, a water faucet and a gas fireplace — the latter disconnected from a fuel source — turn on and off by themselves.

By Beth Rickers , October 31, 2009

Worthington's Halloween Trail tradition entering its 22nd year

WORTHINGTON — There are many times when a person looks back to his or her childhood. It was an October from my past that I first heard the cry “Tricks or Treats.”

By Al Swanson, Daily Globe Historical Columnist , October 14, 2009

Goblins, goons and glow sticks

Daily Globe reporter rides along in WPD squad car on Halloween
It was a dark and scary night, full of goblins, vampires, villains and the occasional princess or superhero.

November 03, 2008

Sex offenders told to avoid Halloween temptation

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - On the night when little kids are knocking at the door looking for candy, North Dakota officials are suggesting that sex offenders turn off the front light or go out to dinner so they aren’t tempted.

By Archie Ingersoll, Grand Forks Herald , October 30, 2008

Spook-tacular Halloween events planned

WORTHINGTON — A spook-tacular weekend is just around the corner as area residents prepare to celebrate Halloween. Worthington’s long-standing holiday tradition, the Halloween Trail at Pioneer Village, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. This event is designed for children in third grade and younger, accompanied by an adult. There will be treats for all children, and juice and coffee served. Admission is free, thanks to local sponsors.

October 30, 2008

Brief: SIFE to host high school Halloween party

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington campus Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) will host a Halloween Party for high school students in grades eight through 12.

October 23, 2008

Halloween tradition will continue this year at Pioneer Village

After the many holidays observed in any year, there is one that is celebrated especially for children. However, that wasn’t the original reason, as it was originally a religious observance.

By Al Swanson, Daily Globe historical columnist , October 15, 2008

Letter: With Halloween nearing, an explanation of the Capitol

I like Henry James. He is good at ghost stories.

By Michael Marcotte, Rushmore , October 02, 2008