In October 2024, Minnesota experienced a notable increase in UFO sightings, totaling 10 reported incidents within the month. Key observations include:
10/2/24 - Afton, MN: Witness reported a circular black object, approximately 16 feet in diameter, that glowed, projected light, and then vanished.
10/4/24 - Barnum, MN: An object resembling an airplane with red and green blinking lights was observed standing still and then splitting into two orbs forming a pulsating triangle.
10/12/24 - Cold Spring, MN: A witness saw a large, silent triangular formation of lights moving smoothly across the night sky.
10/12/24 - Prior Lake, MN: A photo taken by a witness captured an object not visible to the naked eye at the time.
10/15/24 - Warroad, MN: A night lapse video captured an unknown object descending in a circular pattern, analyzed to show strange colored lights.
10/26/24 - West St. Paul, MN: A witness described a light resembling a frisbee, which faded out after moving silently across the sky.
10/26/24 - Buffalo, MN: A glowing line was seen moving from Buffalo Lake, disappearing after being obstructed by trees.
10/26/24 - Sartell, MN: Witness observed orbs in the sky, initially stationary before beginning to move.
10/26/24 - Elk River, MN: A rectangular object with bright lights was seen pulsating before dimming out of view.
10/30/24 - Moose Lake, MN: A rectangular object with dim lights was spotted moving west to east before vanishing.
All reports were submitted to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), highlighting a concentrated period of sightings from October 12 to 26 across Central Minnesota.