First Avenue
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 060
Minneapolis · Minnesota · Bars & theaters
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Reported haunting · Check access
A celebrated music venue with a persistent backstage-era ghost tradition.
Historical background
First Avenue and 7th St Entry are two historic music venues housed in the same landmark building in downtown Minneapolis. The nightclub sits on the corner of First Avenue North and 7th Street North, from which the venues get their names. The two are colloquially distinguished by locals as The Mainroom and The Entry. The building was constructed in 1937 as the Minneapolis depot of the Greyhound Lines bus system and operated for 31 years. Allan Fingerhut purchased the facility in 1970 and converted it into a nightclub.
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The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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