MUFON Minnesota Journal

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Minnesota Journal
Issue: #175
Date: September/October 2015
Publisher: MUFON Mutual UFO Network

The CE4 Corner: Glimpses, Glimmers, and Grapes

The lead article, "The CE4 Corner," by Craig R. Lang, MS CHt, discusses the recent influx of fascinating UFO cases in the Minnesota MUFON files. Lang notes that while these cases offer "solid glimpses of the strangeness" and hints of "physical evidence," a truly solid case remains elusive, comparing the situation to the Greek myth of Tantalus, whose desired grapes always receded from his grasp. The article obfuscates and aggregates several cases to protect witness identities.

One composite case describes a witness who experienced a UFO sighting, followed by missing time and a powerful feeling of fear. Subsequently, two Men in Black (MIBs) in a dark car approached her home, threatening her and telling her she "didn't see anything." This harassment led to job loss and financial troubles, suggesting a pervasive, invisible force manipulating events.

Another aggregated case, referred to as 'Patty,' details several late-night abductions. Following one event, Patty became severely ill, with doctors unable to diagnose the cause, though tests suggested an unusual condition possibly linked to her UFO experiences. The article questions whether the illness was a result of abduction or had a prosaic explanation, concluding that the data is added to case files, and the answer remains out of reach.

A third set of cases involves encounters in public places where strangers with unusual demeanors and eyes interact with witnesses. These individuals sometimes reveal knowledge of the witness's life or UFO encounters. In one instance, a stranger behaved as if autistic or paranoid, yet their eyes conveyed a message of association with the phenomenon, followed by another abduction event.

The "Flying Fisherman" case is also mentioned, where a fisherman with a GPS device experienced missing time, with GPS traces showing anomalous travel paths, including over land. While tantalizing, this evidence also lacks ultimate proof.
The article concludes by emphasizing the ongoing need for "solid field investigation work, measurement, sampling, etc - along with careful documentation" to find answers and help experiencers come to terms with their encounters.

On Whistling Past the Graveyard

By Billy Cox, Herald-Tribune, 9/3/2015, this article discusses legitimate video evidence of UFO activity captured by a federal agency over Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in 2013. The footage, scrutinized by the Scientific Coalition for Ufology (SCU), is presented as the type of data "hardcore debunkers insist they'd love to dive into." The article critiques SETI's Seth Shostak for dismissing UFO evidence as stale. It highlights that the Aguadilla incident was recorded by a Wescam MX-15D camera and that proprietary issues with the company hindered SCU's investigation. Richard Haines of NARCAP is mentioned for his research on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).

The article posits that governments have long covered up the existence of UFOs, or Alien Flying Objects (AFOs). It suggests that AFOs utilize "Free Energy," which could revolutionize humanity's energy sources, reduce dependency on labor, and increase productivity. However, this could also lead to mass unemployment within the current capitalist framework, leading to a concept of "Social capital." Furthermore, AFOs are seen as providing a "physical laboratory" for scientists to study unknown laws of nature, potentially undermining Newtonian physics and Einstein's theory of relativity.

UFO Sightings From The US Department Of Homeland Security Are Real, Alien Researchers Claim

This section reports on a video allegedly showing a "UFO" rising from the sea and splitting in two, belonging to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Scientific Coalition for Ufology (SCU) claims the footage was captured by a DHS aircraft and received from an anonymous "official source."

Alien & UFO News: Astronaut From Apollo 14 Says Aliens Came to Earth to Stop Possible Nuclear War

By Robert C. Weich III, Aug 20, 2015, this article features Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut, who claims aliens intervened to stop a nuclear war between the US and Russia. Mitchell believes ETs have been attempting to prevent war and create peace on Earth, citing stories from military personnel who witnessed UFOs disabling missiles and shooting down test missiles. Nick Pope, a former Ministry of Defense UFO researcher, offers a more skeptical view, suggesting espionage or secret spy planes as alternative explanations for sightings near military bases.

Mitchell's upbringing near Roswell and White Sands is noted as potentially influencing his beliefs. He recounts stories of UFOs disabling missiles during the Cold War and shooting down test missiles. Pope, however, questions Mitchell's claims, stating they are based on others' accounts and not his own experiences, and suggests espionage as a more plausible explanation.

Whatever happened to the Marshall County cop who hit a UFO?

By John Enger, Aug 27, 2015, this article revisits the "Val Johnson Incident" from 36 years prior. Deputy Val Johnson encountered a bright ball of white light while on patrol, which resulted in him waking up in a ditch with burns and damage to his vehicle. The incident became a local legend and national sensation. Despite the event's impact on UFO history, Johnson himself appears ambivalent, stating it's "unexplainable" and he has moved on. He has since worked as a police chief and in customer service, and now lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. While others remain fascinated, Johnson seems detached from the event.

Minnesota Lights

This section includes several reports of unusual lights and objects in Minnesota. A co-worker of the author took a photo of a circle of lights in Shakopee on August 24, 2015, similar to one taken in Chanhassen on August 9, 2015. The Chanhassen sighting involved a family observing bright, stationary circular lights above clouds that disappeared abruptly. Another report from Savage, MN, describes two triangular objects with the ability to change direction without banking and disappear suddenly.

MUFON Minnesota Information

The final pages provide contact information for MUFON Minnesota, including the State Director Craig Lang, Assist. State Director Bill McNeff, and Journal Editor Joel Henry. It also lists the MN MUFON Web Page, MUFONET frequency, and the National MUFON Hotline for reporting UFO news. Information is provided on how to access the Minnesota MUFON Journal (MMJ) as a free PDF publication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the elusive nature of definitive UFO evidence, the potential for government cover-ups, the impact of UFO encounters on individuals, and the ongoing investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance, as suggested by the "CE4 Corner" article, is one of persistent investigation and documentation in the face of ambiguity, acknowledging the strangeness and potential significance of these events while recognizing the difficulty in obtaining conclusive proof. There's an underlying theme of the phenomenon's profound impact on experiencers and the potential societal implications of UFO technology and alien presence.

This document is page 11 of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, with Joel Henry listed as the Editor. The publication is associated with MUFON (Mutual UFO Network).

Content

The primary content of this page is a street map. The map displays various roads and landmarks, including:

• Roads: Beach Rd, 7th Ave Nw, Knights Bridge Rd, Old Us Highway B, Old Steine Cir, Queens Gate, Old Town Dr, 10th St Nw, 9th St Nw, Veterans Park, 8th St Nw, 7th St Nw, 1st Ave Nw, Lake Valentine Rd. Major highways such as 694, 419, 27a, and 35W are also indicated.
• Landmarks: Veterans Park is clearly marked.
• Geographic Features: A body of water is visible on the upper left, labeled as part of Beach Rd.

The map is attributed to MapQuest.com, Inc. and Navigation Technologies, with a copyright date of 2001.

Publication Details

Below the map, the MUFON logo is present, followed by the text "Minnesota MUFON Journal" and "Joel Henry, Editor". The page number "11" is visible at the bottom center.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

As this is only a single page from a larger publication, it is difficult to ascertain specific recurring themes or the editorial stance of the Minnesota MUFON Journal. However, the presence of the MUFON logo and the journal title suggests a focus on UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) related topics, research, and reporting, as is characteristic of MUFON publications. The inclusion of a street map on this particular page does not directly indicate the subject matter of the issue but could be a reference point for a specific case study or location discussed within the journal.