MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 173

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Minnesota Journal
Issue: #172
Date: March/April 2015
Publisher: MUFON Mutual UFO Network

This issue of the MUFON Minnesota Journal explores various facets of UFOlogy and paranormal phenomena, with a focus on reports and discussions relevant to Minnesota and broader U.S. and international UFO-related events.

The CE4 Corner: Who Rang the Bell?

This section, authored by Craig R. Lang, MS CHt, details a personal experience during a meditation circle. While participating in a guided imagery meditation with background music, the facilitator rang a small pair of finger bells. After the meditation concluded and the CD player was turned off, the bell was heard to ring again, despite the bells remaining motionless on the table. The author explores possibilities such as cell phones or other devices, but concludes the event remains an anomaly, suggesting deeper layers to reality beyond rational understanding. The piece touches upon synchronicities, precognitions, and other unusual events, referencing Carl Jung's concept of psychoidal reality and the Many-Worlds interpretation of quantum physics.

One More Small Thing

Authored by Billy Cox, this article discusses a rare instance of a commercial airline pilot, Andrew Danziger, publicly sharing a UFO encounter. Cox contrasts the U.S. tendency towards 'exceptionalism' and anonymity in such matters with other countries that encourage pilots to report sightings. Danziger's account, which occurred in 1989, involved an apparent shape-shifting bogey. The article also critiques the media's handling of UFO-related stories, citing an example of misrepresentation in an illustration accompanying Danziger's story and referencing a past 'epic fail' in digitizing Project Blue Book files.

UFOs Deemed Demonic Part VII

By Doc Vega, this installment continues a series exploring the potential demonic nature of UFO phenomena. It posits that as technology advanced in the 20th century, UFO explanations shifted from 'creatures' to interplanetary origins. The article references a claim by a pastor about former Secretary of State Cordell Hull mentioning an alien cadaver kept hidden near the White House in 1938. It then delves into a historical narrative concerning a secretive military expedition in 1942 to Archuleta Mesa, New Mexico. This expedition reportedly uncovered underground caverns that had been the site of a battle between Native American warriors and unknown entities. The soldiers engaged in a firefight with these 'inhabitants,' described as diminutive figures with advanced technology. The article suggests that the government and military may have been unaware of these beings and that their presence delayed weaponizing nuclear research in the area.

Pandora's Box

This section references Philip J. Corso's book 'The Day After Roswell,' questioning whether the Roswell incident was an intentional introduction of rapid technological ascent to hasten a global conflict. It touches upon themes of evil, godlessness, and the roles of government, media, and Hollywood in societal changes.

Outer or Inner Space

This piece poses questions about the nature of the inhabitants of the Archuleta Mesa caverns, wondering if they were aliens or ancient entities involved in a spiritual war. It references a 1979 confrontation during tunneling operations.

Final Thought

Reflecting on Norio Hayakawa's documentary on the Dulce underground base, the author paraphrases Hayakawa's conclusion: while these secret projects and entities could take, imprison, or kill, they could not take one's soul if they had accepted the Lord. The writer expresses concern about the current direction of society.

Kandiyohi County Report From 1973

Authored by Preston Mattke, this report details a UFO sighting that occurred on October 12, 1973, in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Witnesses R. and K. reported seeing a triangular craft with three lights at each tip hovering over Little Norway Lake. The object descended to about 50 feet above the water before rapidly accelerating north and vanishing. The witnesses' son also saw the craft. The report includes a sketch of the object and notes that neither the local airport nor police had any relevant information. The witnesses also reported seeing a similar hovering light the following night.

Minnesota UFO Report: Minnesota Orb

This brief report describes a sighting on April 27, 2015, in Minneapolis, where a witness observed a glowing, round, pulsating object that moved slowly and appeared to have a fire-like motion. It was described as too large for a drone and too slow for a meteorite.

Minnesota MUFON Hosts Sherry Wilde

This announcement details an upcoming event on May 9, 2015, where Sherry Wilde, author of 'The Forgotten Promise: Rejoining Our Cosmic Family,' will speak about her lifelong contact experiences with 'ultra-dimensional beings.'

Lakes Area Paracon

This section announces the Lakes Area Paracon event, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Long Prairie UFO sighting. It lists guest speakers, including authors and investigators, and provides details on presentations covering topics like 'Tin Can Aliens,' 'Mysterious Minnesota,' 'Experience Anomalies,' 'The Government UFO Files,' and 'The Significance of the Foo Fighters.' The event includes a panel discussion on Roswell and Project Blue Book.

MNMUFON June 13, 2015 meeting: Joe Swenson - A Day Trip to Mars: Nuts and Bolts of UFOs

This announces a meeting featuring Joe Swenson, who will discuss his research into man-made UFOs, including topics like Tesla UFOs, Dark Knight VHF communications, TT Brown UFOs, Nazi Foo-Fighters, Project Rainbow, Roswell reverse engineering, Ionocraft Lifters, and the Montauk Project. He also maintains that faster space travel technology already exists.

MN Lake Monster Festival!

This announcement details the 'Pepie Festival,' a hunt for the 'sea monster of Lake Pepin.' It includes information on Pepie Hunting Boat Cruises, a Haunted Boat Cruise to Maiden Rock, and guided walking tours. The festival also features live music, food, and networking opportunities with paranormal groups.

UFO FILES - COUNTRIES RELEASING

This section provides a comprehensive list of links to declassified UFO files from various countries, including the United States, UK, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, and Ireland. It also includes discussions from the Above Top Secret Forum and news articles related to government UFO investigations and disclosures.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include unexplained anomalies in everyday life (CE4 Corner), the challenges of reporting UFO sightings in the U.S. (pilot accounts), historical accounts of potential extraterrestrial or non-human encounters (Archuleta Mesa, Dulce Base), and regional UFO sightings and paranormal events in Minnesota. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into anomalous phenomena, encouraging critical thinking about the nature of reality and the potential for hidden truths within government archives and personal experiences. There is a consistent emphasis on the strangeness of the universe and the limitations of current human understanding.

This document is page 11 of the Minnesota MUFON Journal (MMJ), a free publication available online as a PDF. It serves as a compilation of recent news, links to external articles, and contact information for MUFON Minnesota and the National MUFON Hotline. The content primarily focuses on UFO sightings and the release of official UFO-related archives by various governments.

Key Articles and News Items

The page lists several news items and articles, mostly from 2006 and 2007, concerning UFOs:

• Daily Telegraph (Australia) - July 1, 2007: No specific content mentioned.
• This is London - July 1, 2007: No specific content mentioned.
• UK MoD opens its files on UFO sightings to public - (The Guardian, May 3, 2007): Indicates the UK Ministry of Defence has made UFO sighting files available.
• French space agency to publish UFO archive online. Reuters (December 29, 2006): Reports on the French space agency's intention to release a UFO archive.

Related Sites:

• Geipan: The French UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) research and information group.
• EUX TV - France Opens its Official UFO Archives (Thursday, March 22, 2007): Reports on France releasing its official UFO archives.
• New Scientist - France Opens Up its UFO Files (March 22, 2007): Another report on France's UFO file release.
• physorg.com - France opens secret UFO files covering 50 years (March 22, 2007): Details the scope of the French UFO files.
• Washington Post - French space agency to publish UFO archive online (March 22, 2007): A major newspaper's coverage of the French archive release.
• French 'X-Files' to Post Online - Live Science - from Associated Press (March 23, 2007): Refers to the French UFO files as 'X-Files'.
• ABC News - France's Space Agency Puts Its Entire Secret UFO Archive on the Web (March 23, 2007): Highlights the accessibility of the French UFO archive.
• [UK] Ministry files on UFO sightings open to public - (February 20, 2006): A link to an article about the UK Ministry of Defence's UFO files.
• Major UFO Breakthrough in Brazil - (May 22, 2005): A significant UFO event reported in Brazil.
• Mexican Air Force Jets Encounter UFOs - Media Reports: (May 2004): Reports on UFO encounters by the Mexican Air Force, with specific media outlets listed:
• USA Today Report
• CNN Report
• Fox News Report
• CBS News Report
• COMETA REPORT - Article in the Boston Globe (05-21-2000): References a report from COMETA, with links to English PDF files for Part 1 and Part 2.

MUFON Minnesota Information

The page provides contact details for MUFON Minnesota:

• State Director: Craig Lang (763) 560-1532
• Assist. State Dir.: Bill McNeff (952) 890-1390
• Field Invest. Coord.: Bill McNeff
• Journal Editor: Joel Henry
• E-Mail: [email protected]

It also lists:

• MUFON Minnesota Meetings and Agendas: Links to http://www.mnmufon.org/agenda.htm and http://www.mnmufon.org/event.htm for information on meetings and speakers.
• MN MUFON WEB PAGE: http://www.mnmufon.org, with Joel Henry listed as Webmaster.
• MUFONET: Operates on 3.9777 Mhz on Mondays at 7:00 pm CST, with Bob Shultz as Net Control.

National MUFON Hotline

A National MUFON Hotline is available to report UFO news, sightings, etc., at (888) 817-2220.

Publication Details and Distribution

The Minnesota MUFON Journal (MMJ) is distributed exclusively as a free PDF publication via the internet. Readers can request to be added to an email notification list by emailing [email protected] or can check for new issues at www.mnmufon.org/mmjpdf.htm.

The journal encourages readers to print copies for individuals without internet access, provided no charge is made. Submissions for news or editorial contributions should be directed to the Editor.

Copyright Notice

Articles in this issue are copyrighted by their originators. They are reprinted with permission or are believed to be in the public domain. Permission to use or reprint must be obtained from the original author(s).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are government transparency regarding UFO phenomena, the release of historical UFO data by national agencies (particularly France and the UK), and the reporting of significant UFO incidents from around the world. The editorial stance appears to be one of information dissemination and encouraging public awareness and participation in UFO research, as evidenced by the provision of multiple contact points and resources for reporting and accessing information.