12 October 1788 - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness.

In 1843 Noon - Western, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Nesmith; Newby).

11 April 1857 - Winnibigoshish Lake, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake. Explanation: Meteor.

24 September 1860 - Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

7 August 1869 - Ottumwa, Iowa, USA -   Just before solar eclipse 8-10 objects seen moving across telescope view, crossing from one cusp to other of solar crescent in two seconds each. Explanation: Meteor.

In 1874 - St Mary's, Iowa, USA -   Ghost lights.

13 March 1878 - Hastings, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

In the 1880's - Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

In 1885 - Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA -   Ring ground marks.

23 November 1886 - Edina, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In early April 1890 Afternoon - St Louis, Minnesota, USA -   "Well-do-do farmer" claimed to have seen many small white flying snakes with pink eyes and yellow wings. No one took his report seriously. Explanation: Hallucinat.

In Mid- 1896 - Trenton N, Missouri, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed in rainy weather on a railroad (Crotsenburg).

In Fall 1896 - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   Object floated above ground, 500 feet altitude. Stationary for 30 minutes, then circled about, flew to the north two miles, returned, "sank into oblivion."

In 1897 Night - Iowa, USA -   Abduction

In late January 1897 Evening - Hastings S40M Nr Kansas Border, Nebraska, USA -   Conical object, 30-40 feet in length, had bright headlight and six smaller lights, three on each side, seemed to have two sets of wings, large fan-shaped rudder.

30 January 1897 18:00 - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   Appearance of immense star, bright artificial light, guessed to be about 800 feet in air.

In February 1897 - Lexington, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 February 1897 21:30 - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   Large glaring light circled for few minutes, descended to 200 feet altitude, traveled at remarkable speed, slowed, circled 15 more minutes. Descended and disappeared mysteriously.

4 February 1897 - Inavale, Nebraska, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

7 February 1897 - York, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Cook).

10 February 1897 - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed for 30 minutes.

15 February 1897 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In mid-February 1897 Night - Hastings W, Nebraska, USA -   Large glaring light hovered, ascended, descended, and moved at "most remarkable speed" over Hastings.

17 February 1897 Night - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed.

25 February 1897 - Wymore, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed by 100 witnesses.

25 February 1897 - Grand Island, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

26 February 1897 - Blue Hill, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 March 1897 - Clarks, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Daniels).

13 March 1897 - North Loup, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 March 1897 - Fremont, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 March 1897 21:30 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Mystery airship.

In late March 1897 - Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed.

26 March 1897 23:00 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Approximate date. Robert Hibbard was caught by an anchor dropped from an unknown flying machine 22 kilometers north of the town.

28 March 1897 22:30 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   The majority of the population observed an object arriving from the southeast.

29 March 1897 Evening - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by numerous witnesses in a city for 30 minutes.

In April 1897 - Franklin, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In April 1897 - Grinnell, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In April 1897 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Patterson alleges sees nocturnal light.

In April 1897 Night - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Railroad Men incident.

2 April 1897 22:00 - Wesley, Iowa, USA -   Mystery airship.

3 April 1897 - Vinton, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Thomas).

3 April 1897 - Albia, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 April 1897 - Wolf Creek Twp, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

4 April 1897 - Darlington, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 April 1897 - Red Oak, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Brinkley).

5 April 1897 - Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In early April 1897 - Bethany, Missouri, USA -   Farmer wrote letter to Missouri newspaper, claimed he saw airship crash into flagpole in town. Bodies of two occupants mangled beyond recognition.

5 April 1897 02:00 - Peru N, Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a river (Southard).

5 April 1897 20:00 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Hoax.

6 April 1897 - Decatur, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported on a river.

6 April 1897 - Vinton, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 April 1897 20:00 - Wolf Creek Twp, Iowa, USA -   Mystery airship.

8 April 1897 - Central City, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Jacobson).

8 April 1897 - Emmetsburg, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 April 1897 - Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

8 April 1897 - Centerville, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 April 1897 - Fairfield, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Dubois).

8 April 1897 After midnight - Western Part, Iowa, USA -   Diary Farmer incident.

8 April 1897 19:30 - West Liberty, Iowa, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed.

8 April 1897 21:30 - Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed.

8 April 1897 22:00 - Northwood, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

8 April 1897 Night - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed on a railroad for several hours (Martin).

9 April 1897 - Britt, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Marion, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Pella, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Storm Lake, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Waseca, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

9 April 1897 - Ottumwa, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1897 - Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

9 April 1897 20:00 - Newton, Iowa, USA -   Hovered.

9 April 1897 20:45 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by six witnesses at a lake (Valby).

9 April 1897 21:00 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses on a railroad. A noise was heard.

9 April 1897 Night - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

10 April 1897 - Galesburg, Illinois, USA -   Instrumented observation. Explanation: Star.

10 April 1897 - Decatur, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported on a river.

10 April 1897 - Dubuque, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 April 1897 - Lake Crystal, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

10 April 1897 - Ames, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 April 1897 - Bayard, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 April 1897 - Brooklyn, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported on a farm.

10 April 1897 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Diffenbaugh).

10 April 1897 - Malvern, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Cleaver).

10 April 1897 - Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 April 1897 - Moline, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Lutter).

10 April 1897 - Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

10 April 1897 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Balloon.

10 April 1897 19:40 - Ottumwa, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness for over 15 minutes.

10 April 1897 20:10 - Albia, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

10 April 1897 Night - Reinbeck, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed.

10 April 1897 Night - Shell, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

10 April 1897 Night - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

11 April 1897 - Trenton, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 April 1897 - Ashland, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 April 1897 - Cumberland, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 April 1897 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

11 April 1897 - Preston, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

11 April 1897 - Excelsior, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

11 April 1897 - Merrillan, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 April 1897 - Moline, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 April 1897 08:00 - Clarence, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a farm (Nelson, I). Explanation: Hoax.

11 April 1897 Evening - Lima, In, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed.

11 April 1897 22:30 - Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Balloon.

11 April 1897 23:30 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by a male witness in a street (Thompson).

12 April 1897 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by one witness.

12 April 1897 - Oak, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Young).

12 April 1897 - Red Cloud, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Ferris).

12 April 1897 - Davenport, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 April 1897 - Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 April 1897 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

12 April 1897 - Virginia, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

12 April 1897 - Janesville, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

12 April 1897 - Hayward, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Carey).

12 April 1897 - Orion, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 April 1897 Around 2000 - Rushville, Illinois, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness (Clarke).

12 April 1897 20:30 - Fontanelle, Iowa, USA -   Airship passes over town at 10mph, engine noise and music heard.

12 April 1897 Night - Ashland, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor.

13 April 1897 - Table Rock, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 April 1897 - Hector, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Breckenridge, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Fountain, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Madison Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Venus.

13 April 1897 - Royalton, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Young America, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Bigelow, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

13 April 1897 - Grantsburg, St Croix River, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported on a river.

13 April 1897 - Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 April 1897 - Rock Island, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Solomon, R).

13 April 1897 - Warsaw, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness on a river (Breitenstein).

13 April 1897 - Canton, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 April 1897 Around midnight - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by 150 witnesses at a building.

13 April 1897 21:00 - Plainview, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by numerous male witnesses for five minutes (Murphy).

13 April 1897 Night - Jamestown, North Dakota, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses (Avis).

13 April 1897 Night - Dawson, North Dakota, USA -   One object was observed.

13 April 1897 Night - Merrillan, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness.

13 April 1897 Night - Decatur, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed on a river.

13 April 1897 Night - Canton, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed.

13 April 1897 Night - Woonsocket, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed.

13 April 1897 23:00 - St Elmo, Minnesota, USA -   Figure walking around in clearing looking for something. Gray white cylindrical object with two rows of light, red, green. 14 giant footprints 2'x6" wide. Explanation: Star.

14 April 1897 - Underwood, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 April 1897 - Villisca, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Taylor).

14 April 1897 - Mankato, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

14 April 1897 - Windom, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

14 April 1897 - Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 April 1897 - Andalusia, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Dinkerson).

14 April 1897 - Galena, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Balloon.

14 April 1897 Evening - Spooner, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by several male witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, on a railroad for a few minutes (Macpherson).

14 April 1897 Night - Woonsocket, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed.

14 April 1897 Night - Red Cloud, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed.

14 April 1897 Night - Oak, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed.

14 April 1897 Night - Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Venus.

15 April 1897 - Belle Plaine, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

15 April 1897 - Norfolk, Nebraska, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

15 April 1897 - Vermillion, South Dakota, USA -   A daytime object was reported. Explanation: Kite.

15 April 1897 - Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

15 April 1897 - Emerson, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Parmelee).

15 April 1897 - Essig, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

15 April 1897 - Moville, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

15 April 1897 - East Grand Forks, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

15 April 1897 09:00 - Linn Grove, Iowa, USA -   A large object, with four deployable wings, with two strange long-haired figures aboard.

15 April 1897 18:00 - Howard-Artesian, South Dakota, USA -   A flying object coming closer and closer to the ground followed a train.

15 April 1897 20:00 - Howard, South Dakota, USA -   Flying object close to ground followed train.

15 April 1897 Night - Silver Creek, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed.

15 April 1897 Night - Underwood, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

15 April 1897 Night - Columbus, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness (Breedlove).

16 April 1897 - Vermillion, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by several witnesses for 20 minutes. Explanation: Hoax.

16 April 1897 - Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

16 April 1897 - Birmingham, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

16 April 1897 Night - Villisca, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

17 April 1897 - Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, USA -   Tennessee Jubilee Singers incident.

17 April 1897 - Astoria, Illinois, USA -   Airship message.

17 April 1897 06:00 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Hoax.

17 April 1897 Night - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a city.

18 April 1897 - Juniata, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

18 April 1897 - Elbow Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

18 April 1897 21:30 - Lyons, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over two hours. Explanation: Meteor.

19 April 1897 - Mankato, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

19 April 1897 18:00 - Elysian, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

20 April 1897 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by 5,000 witnesses on a river. Explanation: Hoax.

20 April 1897 - Havana, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Everhart).

21 April 1897 - Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

24 April 1897 - Hillsboro, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Clark, W).

28 April 1897 Night - Nebraska City S 6M, Nebraska, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range in rocky terrain.

In May 1897 - Mayhew, Wi, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

1 May 1897 21:00 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Mystery airship, follows river to the east, turns sharply over hospital.

In Mid- 1897 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one male teenage witness. Explanation: Balloon.

1 July 1897 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

6 February 1899 - Taylors Falls, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

20th Century - Woodridge, Manitoba, Canada -   Ghost lights.

20th Century - Moline, Illinois, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses (Stout).

20th Century - Mine Centre 70M, Ontario, Canada -   Hovered.

20th Century - Minnesota, USA -   Trace remnants

20th Century Night - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one experienced male witness near a missile.

20th Century Night - Southeastern Part, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by more than one male witness (Daubendiek).

20th Century Evening - Preston, Minnesota, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted by multiple witnesses, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Three objects, the size of a star, were observed by two experienced witnesses for a few seconds (Knies).

20th Century Evening - Cresco, Iowa, USA -   Barloon 5 incident.

In 1906 - Mitchell, South Dakota, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one male witness at a house (Demott).

20th Century 23:00 - Baudette, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one witness.

In 1910 21:00 - Lisbon, North Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses for a few seconds.

20th Century Dusk - Fremont S10M, Nebraska, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a yard. A noise was heard.

29 February 1916 04:30 - Superior, Wisconsin, USA -   Dock Workers incident.

2 June 1919 Around 0900 - Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA -   Black object emerged from descending, unusual cloud, window rattled and house creaked. Pealed off, made 6-7 barrel rolls, left contrails.

3 June 1920 10:30 - Mount Pleasant Ne, Iowa, USA -   Metallic blue milk-can lands 15' away, sits for 15 minutes, goes to the west. No noise.

In 1922 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. Two objects were observed by one witness.

In 1922 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Woodard).

22 February 1922 05:00 - Hubbell, Nebraska, USA -   Overhead disc object, brightly lit, dropped toward meadow. Object then vanished, creature, 8' tall being left skid marks when landed in snow, crossed nearby creek, left tracks for 5 miles in snow.

22 February 1922 05:00 - Hubbell, Nebraska, USA -   William C. Lamb was following strange tracks when he heard a high-pitched sound and saw a circular object intercepting starlight.

21 August 1924 15:15 - Davenport, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 14, for two minutes (Johannesen).

In early November 1928 20:30 - Milton Ne4M, North Dakota, USA -   6-7m silver domed disc beams rays of light onto field. Vacuum cleaner sound.

30 August 1930 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Photo

In August 1934 13:00 - Barron, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed by three female witnesses, including one child, for 18 seconds (Lightner; Lorenzen).

In 1935 - Minnesota, USA -   Abduction

In Mid- 1938 Afternoon - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness (Sperry, H).

In 1942 Night - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   Hovered.

20 October 1944 06:20 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by two witnesses (Carlin; Picquette).

In August 1945 06:00 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Trace remnants

In November 1945 - Pepin, Wisconsin, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

14 March 1946 Dawn - Havana E10M Hwy 136, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed by two experienced male witnesses (Cummings).

In July 1946 - Muscatine Sw, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In Fall 1946 Around 2100 - O'Neill N8M, Nebraska, USA -   A hovering object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by more than one female witness in a yard (McCage). A noise was heard.

29 May 1947 Night - Milford, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for over two minutes (Phipps). Explanation: Meteor.

16 June 1947 21:00 - Valley City, North Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One red ball was observed by one experienced male witness for over one minute (Lokken). Explanation: Meteor.

17 June 1947 Dusk - Dubuque, Iowa, USA -   Six objects were observed by two witnesses for over 60 minutes (Korn).

19 June 1947 Night - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than eight discs were observed by one witness (Taylor).

23 June 1947 14:15 - Boone, Iowa, USA -   Two objects were observed.

23 June 1947 22:00 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -   Railroad Engineer incident.

28 June 1947 - Clarion, Iowa, USA -   Procession of objects.

28 June 1947 01:30 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Shiny disc in backyard, less than 25' away. Physiological effect: numbness, chest pain, difficulty raising arm next day. Swishing sound.

28 June 1947 Night - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness briefly (Trickey).

29 June 1947 15:45 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   A single file line of four "dirty white" round objects seen

29 June 1947 16:45 - Clarion, Iowa, USA -   White oval/disc objects. Noise of dynamo heard.

29 June 1947 17:15 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by two witnesses (Angus).

1 July 1947 Night - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Three objects were observed by three witnesses (Dodds).

2 July 1947 Evening - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three discs were observed by one female witness (Morrison; Smith).

3 July 1947 - Boone, Iowa, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

3 July 1947 03:30 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three discs were observed by one female witness for a few seconds (Nelson).

3 July 1947 12:00 - Keokuk Apt, Iowa, USA -   Flight Instructors incident.

3 July 1947 22:30 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses in a residential area (Kriv).

4 July 1947 18:00 - Elliott, North Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses briefly (Been).

4 July 1947 Around 2100 - Dubuque, Iowa, USA -   Six objects were observed by two witnesses for over 60 minutes (Korn).

4 July 1947 22:00 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   8cm disc flies low and slowly toward Holman Airport, to the ESE. Glowing.

4 July 1947 22:00 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Jordan).

In early July 1947 - Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One round object was observed by one experienced male witness on a railroad (Schultz, W).

In early July 1947 Around 1700 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   July 1947 around 5 pm I saw a gray disc-like object in the sky which newscaster Cedric Adams mentioned later

5 July 1947 19:00 - Dell Rapids, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Dahl).

5 July 1947 19:45 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than three female witnesses for over three minutes (Bauer).

6 July 1947 Daytime - Oakland, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness briefly (Cooper).

6 July 1947 Afternoon - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Verzani).

6 July 1947 17:15 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA -   Silver orb shoots rapidly to the southwest faster than any plane at 10,000 feet altitude. Rod sticks through center.

6 July 1947 19:05 - Gretna, Nebraska, USA -   Aluminum sphere "went straight east rapidly to the west" at very high altitude, fast.

6 July 1947 19:30 - Havelock, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed by four witnesses (Darlington; Goldfein; Serb).

6 July 1947 Evening - Rock Creek E5M, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for two minutes (Dion).

6 July 1947 23:00 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness briefly (Denning).

6 July 1947 23:50 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one female witness in a residential area (Lasseson, C).

7 July 1947 09:00 - Gretna, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for over one minute (Reibold; Sniffen). Explanation: Debris.

7 July 1947 14:00 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by more than four witnesses for 18 seconds (Singpiel).

7 July 1947 18:00 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by one male witness (Steffenson).

7 July 1947 19:00 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Man saw daylight disc over Omaha Rail Yards. Woman saw glowing, striped object, made "click-click,phht-phtt" sound. 27 more phone calls to Minn. Star.

7 July 1947 22:00 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses (Bowen; Gowen).

7 July 1947 23:00 - Wessington Springs, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness on a farm.

7 July 1947 23:00 - Mitchell Nw32M, South Dakota, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for about a minute (Barta).

8 July 1947 06:00 - De Lamere N2M, North Dakota, USA -   Bright shiny circular object rapidly to the southeast fast.

8 July 1947 Daytime - Crookston, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness (Johnston).

8 July 1947 15:30 - Mitchell Apt, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness at an airport (Anderson).

8 July 1947 Around 1600 - Pierpont, South Carolina, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by three male witnesses (Crowe).

8 July 1947 17:50 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses in a city for 30 seconds (Garvey; Gibbons).

8 July 1947 Night - York, Nebraska, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Less than 24 objects were observed by one witness for over 60 minutes.

9 July 1947 Around 1300 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by three witnesses (Vosmek).

10 July 1947 Night - Platteville, Wisconsin, USA -   More than two objects were observed by 25 witnesses for over 60 minutes.

12 July 1947 15:00 - Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA -   A daytime disc was reported in a city.

13 July 1947 13:00 - Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA -   A daytime disc was reported for two minutes.

28 July 1947 12:10 - Norwood, Manitoba, Canada -   Fog or smoke. Shiny silver disc flies to the west at high altitude. Leaves puffs of smoke at regular intervals.

10 August 1947 - Forrest Station, Manitoba, Canada -   8m diameter domed metallic disc follows car, hovers over power lines. Blinks out.

15 August 1947 21:30 - Weaver, Minnesota, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

1 September 1947 21:30 - Parkston, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed by one witness (Adkins).

In October 1947 - Dodgeville, Wisconsin, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. 11 men watched a UFO fly in counterclockwise circles for an hour.

In October 1947 18:00 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada -   Railroad Worker incident.

In October 1947 22:00 - Fort Madison W, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed for ten minutes (Sansone).

In 1948 - Warren, Minnesota, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects (Sirek). Explanation: Hoax.

In 1948 Pre-dawn - Welcome, Minnesota, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one male 24-year-old witness for 12 seconds (Brown).

30 June 1948 - Hecla, South Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed at a lake (Pfutzenreuter). Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1948 03:00 - Valley City, North Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for two hours (Eberly). Explanation: Venus.

27 July 1948 03:00 - Valley City, North Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for two hours (Eberly). Explanation: Venus.

11 August 1948 12:00 - Hamel, Minnesota, USA -   Two boys playing outside saw dull gray, round object, 70cm diameter, 30cm thick, landed like balloon with metallic noise, maneuvered to avoid telephone lines, moving northeast. Depression on ground 70cm diameter.

28 August 1948 21:30 - Osmond, Nebraska, USA -   Several objects were observed by several witnesses (Hering). Explanation: Reflection.

In October 1948 16:30 - Benton, Wisconsin, USA -   Farmer incident.

1 October 1948 09:07 - Fargo, North Dakota, USA -   Gorman Dogfight: P-51 pilot and a six-inch-diamter UFO play cat-and-mouse in the sky. Explanation: natural phenomenon.

20 October 1948 - Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

20 October 1948 - Winona, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Benoit). Explanation: Meteor.

20 October 1948 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Hansen). Explanation: Meteor.

24 October 1948 - Fargo, North Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Sanders). Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1949 06:30 - Endicott, West Virginia, USA -   Hovered.

12 March 1949 - Chariton, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Croft). Explanation: Meteor.

12 March 1949 Around 2000 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly (Armstrong). Explanation: Meteor.

7 April 1949 04:30 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness in a city (Ahern).

12 April 1949 20:50 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by four witnesses in a residential area.

24 June 1949 - Black Hills, South Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

1 July 1949 - Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Parrish). Explanation: Meteor.

In September 1949 Night - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Bastian). Explanation: Meteor.

26 September 1949 18:40 - Lexington Se, Nebraska, USA -   Three 4m ovoid objects flew to the northeast, turn up. two leave trail of sparks.

29 September 1949 - Humboldt, Nebraska, USA -   Ovoid composed of luminous, translucent rings flew rapidly to the south.

18 October 1949 17:45 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed by two military witnesses near a missile for a few seconds (Callessen; Lincoln; Sparks).

27 November 1949 18:00 - Mcintosh, New Mexico, USA -   Shaped like a flare object

17 December 1949 - Centerville, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed.

19 January 1950 08:50 - Hastings, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for over one minute (Van Osten).

4 February 1950 16:15 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for 18 seconds (Magie).

18 March 1950 12:15 - Ironwood, Michigan, USA -   Hovered.

22 March 1950 19:30 - Brainerd, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Holmstrom).

22 March 1950 19:45 - Keewatin, Ontario, Canada -   One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by one witness (Morden).

24 March 1950 Around 1500 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness.

28 March 1950 Dusk - Hibbing, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Larsen). Explanation: Meteor.

28 March 1950 19:35 - Kawene, Ontario, Canada -   One object was observed by one witness (Rusnak).

28 March 1950 19:37 - Atikokan, Ontario, Canada -   One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by one witness (Taylor; White).

29 March 1950 14:55 - Ironwood Apt, Michigan, USA -   One object was observed by seven witnesses at an airport (Christensen).

30 March 1950 08:00 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Five National Guardsmen saw white saucer following a plane, 300 feet above rear of plane. Source: UPI. Explanation: Balloon.

2 April 1950 03:15 - Elizabeth, Illinois, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for over one minute (Lee).

5 April 1950 14:15 - Ironwood, Michigan, USA -   Two objects were observed by more than three witnesses.

6 April 1950 10:00 - Fort Madison, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by four witnesses for 30 seconds (Muerhoff; Reardon; Weaver). Explanation: Meteor.

7 April 1950 11:00 - Fort Madison, Iowa, USA -   Silver rotating disc flies by pen factory, leaving shower of sparks behind it.

15 April 1950 Around 1100 - Danville, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for over one minute (Albright).

15 April 1950 Daytime - Davenport, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

15 April 1950 Daytime - Ottumwa, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daytime disc was observed by several witnesses. Explanation: Aircraft.

16 April 1950 10:45 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   Local witnesses at Burlington, Iowa. Not picked up by wire services.

17 April 1950 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. A transient unexplained phenomenon was reported.

17 April 1950 Morning - Fonda, Iowa, USA -   Several objects were observed by several witnesses (Rocknagel).

22 April 1950 Morning - Princeton Sw, Missouri, USA -   Flying disc speeds by, several separate farmers as witnesses. Trails white smoke.

30 April 1950 10:00 - Mount Joy, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses (Wedemyer).

30 April 1950 Around 1000 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed.

29 May 1950 Daytime - Sawbill Bay, Ontario, Canada -   Type 2.1 Nautical UFO. 4' tall shiny clothes, hose in lake.

In June 1950 Afternoon - Barron, Wisconsin, USA -   Abduction

In Mid- 1950 - Steep Rock Lake, Ontario, Canada -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by more than two witnesses at a lake. Explanation: Hoax.

In July 1950 15:00 - Eureka, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness for five minutes (Evans).

6 August 1950 17:00 - Galesburg, Illinois, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses for five minutes (Johnson).

6 August 1950 Around 1900 - Rock Island, Illinois, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than one object was observed by a male witness (Arming).

22 August 1950 10:15 - Moline, Illinois, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by a male witness for a few seconds. Explanation: Aircraft.

In October 1950 Around 2000 - Clarissa, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for 12 seconds (Christie). Explanation: Meteor.

27 November 1950 01:30 - Huron, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by four witnesses for 90 minutes (Fowler; Hiller). Explanation: Star.

27 November 1950 02:00 - Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness for 90 minutes (Hiller). Explanation: Star.

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10 January 1951 10:10 - St Croix Falls E10M, Wisconsin, USA -   Gen Mills plane at 6000 feet alt, tracking balloon at 20,000'. glowing UFO approached fast in shallow dive, leveled off, slowed down, sharp turn, fast departure. Explanation: Aircraft.

20 January 1951 21:26 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Vinther / Bachmeier Case. A 150-foot object like a B-29 fuselage flew across the nose of an airliner, moved within seconds to fly parallel to it on either side for a few seconds at a time, then accelerated away in seconds. Official explanation: Aircraft.

3 February 1951 19:00 - Galena, Illinois, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One cylinder was observed by several witnesses in a city briefly (Logan). Explanation: Meteor.

11 April 1951 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Two men in plane sight glowing objects, on ground General Mills men sight them through theodolite.

22 May 1951 Afternoon - International Falls, Minnesota, USA -   Hovered.

28 May 1951 - Minnesota, USA -   AAL incident.

In June 1951 15:00 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Seven objects were observed by one witness for over one minute (Walker).

In Mid- 1951 - Coggon, Iowa, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

In Mid- 1951 13:30 - Allerton, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Kierzkowski).

In Mid- 1951 Evening - Virginia, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for several hours (Jensen). Explanation: Balloon.

In Mid- 1951 22:20 - Maquoketa, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 July 1951 21:00 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed.

28 July 1951 - Centerville, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses briefly.

15 August 1951 09:00 - Hurdsfield, North Dakota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by several female witnesses (Newsom).

In October 1951 Daytime - Centerville, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

10 October 1951 - St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, USA -   Cigar shaped object cross the sky, dive slightly, level off

10 October 1951 06:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   General Mills/Navy personnel track fast UFOs for two days.

11 October 1951 06:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Brightly glowing object with a dark underside and halo around it

16 October 1951 Daytime - Hastings, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Cremer).

24 November 1951 15:53 - Mankato, Minnesota, USA -   White eight feet flying-wing-shaped object hovering

December 1952 03:00 - Peru, Nebraska, USA -   Cauldron-shaped object on the ground. Explanation: Psych.

12 December 1951 13:50 - Hastings, Minnesota, USA -   Three feet white (or gray) object at one o'clock level position. Explanation: Balloon.

28 February 1952 20:15 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses (Hunt).

In March 1952 14:30 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   TWA C-54 incident.

8 March 1952 10:30 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness very briefly (Hendricks).

10 April 1952 04:15 - Ada, Minnesota, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than one object was observed by two witnesses (Turnbull). Explanation: Meteor.

14 April 1952 12:35 - La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA -   Light colored objects fly in V-formation - Tremendous speed

14 April 1952 Daytime - Maddock W2M, North Dakota, USA -   Object changed course twice, then began to wobble or flutter, then shot away on heading of 345 degrees. No sound or exhaust, tilted upward, shot up, gone in a few seconds.

20 April 1952 Daytime - Long Prairie, Minnesota, USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Masonick).

21 April 1952 04:05 - La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Godward).

21 April 1952 14:30 - Browerville, Minnesota, USA -   Dull-gray disc with hump in middle, something like a fin, made no noise at first but as it was fading away behind some trees "we heard a very low hum." No vapor trail, estimated speed 300mph.

21 April 1952 22:15 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Two separate sightings. Nocturnal lights glow green and white, one makes 90 degree turn back rapidly to the south.

22 April 1952 21:00 - St Vital, Manitoba, Canada -   Changed colors blue to red to silver. Moved slowly across the sky. At times had a bluish-red tint, no tail.

24 April 1952 21:15 - Moorhead, Minnesota, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 25 objects were observed by several witnesses briefly.

25 April 1952 21:00 - Fargo, North Dakota, USA -   V-shaped formations of lights seen. Explanation: Ducks.

26 April 1952 Night - Moorhead, Minnesota, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by six witnesses briefly. Explanation: Ducks.

27 April 1952 19:20 - Waskish, Minnesota, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Meteor.

11 May 1952 20:58 - Deephaven, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one military witness for 12 seconds (Brizzley). Explanation: Meteor.

22 May 1952 03:20 - Rainy Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed by a male witness at a lake for a few seconds (McClellan).

In June 1952 Around 2000 - Shenandoah, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for 48 seconds (McNeilly).

5 June 1952 23:00 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   Bright red stationary object for 4-5 minutes

9 June 1952 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Case file missing.

23 June 1952 19:35 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   Tracked one (two?) unidentified target with a clear sharp return

28 June 1952 - Platteville, Wisconsin, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

In July 1952 Around 1800 - La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed for two minutes (Dennis).

3 July 1952 Around 2100 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   790th AC&W Squad. incident.

8 July 1952 21:30 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   Several UFOs tracked on radar as USAF pilot attempts to intercept.

12 July 1952 21:00 - Kirksville Afb, Missouri, USA -   Many military radar returns and radar photo. two B-36 sized blips, speed 1700 mph.

13 July 1952 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   Radar case. UFO seen on military radar, accompanied by scope photo. Traveled at 1500 knots. Possible weather balloon? AF lists as unknown. Explanation: Balloon.

13 July 1952 21:00 - Kirksville, Michigan, USA -   Several big radar blips tracked at 1,500 knots

17 July 1952 00:10 - St Paul Sr33, Minnesota, USA -   Four 2' diameter discs at 200 feet altitude, make sharp turns during lightning storm.

22 July 1952 22:40 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   One disc was observed in a city for a few minutes.

25 July 1952 - Osceola, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar. Explanation: Malfunct.

26 July 1952 21:30 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a city. Explanation: Reflection.

28 July 1952 - Mn-Wi Border, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported on a farm.

29 July 1952 01:30 - Osceola, Wisconsin, USA -   P-51 Mustang incident. Explanation: Mirage.

29 July 1952 01:30 - Osceola, Wisconsin, USA -   Wisconsin/Minnesota Radar Case. Several clusters of up to ten small radar targets and one large target

30 July 1952 15:15 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   Thick band of vapor beams down into cloud. Horizontal band shoots to side.

27 August 1952 00:30 - Lamberton, North Carolina, USA -   A saucer-shaped craft, three meters diameter, landed. A little man, about 70 cm tall, emerged.

14 September 1952 19:00 - White Lake, South Dakota, USA -   Red, cigar-shaped object, with three puffs behind it

21 November 1952 - Red Wing, Wi, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Star.

In 1953 Around 2300 - Omaha Nw, Nebraska, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed in clear weather by more than one male witness at a mountain (Reynolds).

10 January 1953 20:15 - Hopkins, Minnesota, USA -   GOC incident.

27 January 1953 21:00 - Davenport W, Iowa, USA -   Two cops watch silent 300 feet orb move rapidly to the west at terrific speed, stops, bobs around. Explanation: Venus.

28 January 1953 21:25 - Grand Island, Nebraska, USA -   C-47 incident. Explanation: Venus.

In February 1953 06:29 - Finland Afs, Minnesota, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed at an airfield. Explanation: Debris.

29 March 1953 15:45 - Spooner, Wisconsin, USA -   Aluminum, circular object fly high and fast

13 May 1953 - Westboro, Wisconsin, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

31 May 1953 03:15 - Darlington, Wisconsin, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed in cloudy weather by a male witness (as reported to the police) for eight hours (Winslow). Explanation: Venus.

1 June 1953 - Darlington, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Winslow, G).

20 July 1953 21:40 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   Objects were tracked by radar. Three objects were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for nine minutes (Dupray). Explanation: Debris.

28 July 1953 09:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Two balls were observed for eight minutes (Baker). Explanation: Balloon.

31 July 1953 09:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Two bright stars viewed with binoculars, reveal saucer shaped objects with portholes. Hovered, then made crazy maneuvers.

In August 1953 23:30 - Burnsville, Minnesota, USA -   Couple parked in seclusion saw large disc hovering 12 feet off ground 300 feet away. Saw three figures inside. After several minutes, object rose up, moved over nearby river, accelerated and ascended away.

4 August 1953 23:40 - West Point, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Andresen). Explanation: Meteor.

5 August 1953 - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA -   USAF F-84 incident.

12 August 1953 19:00 - Black Hawk, North Dakota, USA -   GOC incident.

28 August 1953 22:00 - Jamestown, North Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Hanson). Explanation: Meteor.

In September 1953 - Waseca S15M, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Hood).

6 September 1953 22:50 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One red light was observed by four witnesses in a city for five minutes (Effenberger). Explanation: Aircraft.

27 September 1953 16:00 - Maquoketa Sw, Iowa, USA -   Small domed disc at treetop level, speeds away when neared.

9 October 1953 - Rock Island, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses.

11 October 1953 11:30 - Waubun Nw, Minnesota, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two discs were observed on a farm for five minutes (Speldrichs).

12 October 1953 21:00 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over 36 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

15 October 1953 10:10 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   40 feet object leaving brief vapor trail was seen by three gm employees

24 October 1953 21:00 - Cascade, Iowa, USA -   One blue-white disc was observed on a road for over one minute.

4 November 1953 18:00 - Ashley, North Dakota, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 31 minutes (Kiem). Explanation: Star.

9 November 1953 23:50 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Red cigar or cylinder in sky, Nocturnal light satellite objects orbit around it.

15 November 1953 00:50 - McCool Junction, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for two minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

15 November 1953 12:00 - Watson, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for ten minutes (Dean). Explanation: Balloon.

30 November 1953 22:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 35 minutes (Edwards). Explanation: Star.

27 December 1953 21:35 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Green fireball passes under clouds. No sound. Bright green with yellow band in center. Explanation: Meteor.

2 January 1954 18:55 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Chalmers). Explanation: Meteor.

2 January 1954 19:30 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   1954 Radar sighting, Air Force base in Iowa - 50,000 - 80,000 feet altitude, 1,200 - 1,800 miles per hour. Explanation: Meteor.

4 February 1954 Night - Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by a male witness for under 20 minutes. Explanation: Star.

7 February 1954 Night - Webster City, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for under 20 minutes. Explanation: Star.

In May 1954 02:30 - Perham, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed (Latey).

5 May 1954 21:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Astronomy Students incident.

1 June 1954 21:00 - Minneapolis S400M, Minnesota, USA -   USAF B-47 incident.

9 June 1954 Around 2000 - Cloquet, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed (Dufault). Explanation: Balloon.

9 June 1954 Around 2000 - Solon Springs, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

23 June 1954 Afternoon - Davenport, Iowa, USA -   GOC incident.

In Mid- 1954 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Deming, L).

30 June 1954 Around 0800 - Waukon, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness for 30 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

30 June 1954 Afternoon - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Photo

8 July 1954 Around 1000 - Roseau, Minnesota, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

15 July 1954 19:15 - Winter, Wisconsin, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 88 minutes (Skoglund). Explanation: Balloon.

18 July 1954 19:07 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

22 July 1954 19:15 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   Five metallic balls or ovoids fly to the west in V formation for 30 seconds. Like "Xmas tree ornaments."

8 August 1954 22:53 - St Cloud, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 46 minutes (Heidelberger). Explanation: Balloon.

20 August 1954 19:30 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

30 August 1954 22:50 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Five objects were observed for over three minutes.

25 September 1954 03:30 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

25 September 1954 03:45 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One blue-white fireball was observed.

25 September 1954 Before 0400 - Graceville, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One blue-white ball was observed (Strand). Explanation: Meteor.

25 September 1954 Before 0400 - Dilworth, Minnesota, USA -   Many observed soaring blue-white ball of fire, possibly a meteor. Explanation: Meteor.

25 September 1954 Morning - Glenwood, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One blue-white ball was observed by one female witness (Iverson). Explanation: Meteor.

22 October 1954 - Newport, Minnesota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake.

7 November 1954 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

8 November 1954 20:00 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness.

20 November 1954 - Brookston, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

28 December 1954 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects on a farm.

29 January 1955 21:07 - Winterset, Iowa, USA -   White light flashing at a set rate, no trail, on a direct head-on collision course. Explanation: Aircraft.

14 February 1955 18:20 - Green City, Missouri, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 24 seconds (Brandon; Crawford). Explanation: Balloon.

1 March 1955 13:30 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Avery).

11 March 1955 16:15 - Clinton, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Hershire).

12 March 1955 14:00 - Lincoln AFB, Nebraska, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Brockman).

15 March 1955 Night - O'Neill, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Forest). A noise was heard. Explanation: Meteor.

5 May 1955 01:00 - Loup City, Nebraska, USA -   Animal reaction: cattle stampeded. 20 feet vertical cigar-shaped object over road, circled car, cattle frightened.

13 May 1955 20:30 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed for over four minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.

15 June 1955 21:47 - Anita, Iowa, USA -   Cigar-shaped craft zoomed over town at 100-1000 feet altitude. Luminous with white and blue glow and red exhaust. Hissing sound. File on case gone from USAF records.

17 June 1955 - Chief Lake, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 July 1955 19:48 - Otter Tail Lake, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses at a lake for 30 minutes.

18 July 1955 16:00 - Scotia, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses for a few seconds (Jess).

20 July 1955 20:00 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Silver disc, apparent size 4cm at arms length. Clearly was spinning. Flew northeast rapidly to the southwest very fast. Explanation: Aircraft.

25 July 1955 19:45 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed (Denour).

29 July 1955 22:45 - Columbus, Nebraska, USA -   Four orange flashing lights and a white flashing light

30 July 1955 00:00 - Shelby, Iowa, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over two hours (Stoker). Explanation: Star.

In August 1955 - Rio, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

10 August 1955 Night - Grand Island, Nebraska, USA -   Procession of objects.

11 August 1955 18:15 - Glenwood, Iowa, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Two balls were observed for seven minutes (Greenwood). Explanation: Balloon.

12 August 1955 18:00 - St Edward, Nebraska, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Wieland). Explanation: Balloon.

12 August 1955 19:06 - Battle Creek, Nebraska, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 15 minutes (Church). Explanation: Balloon.

14 August 1955 19:50 - Wadena, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 40 minutes (Knudson). Explanation: Star.

14 August 1955 21:00 - Crystal, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 30 seconds (Nystrom; Tast). Explanation: Meteor.

18 August 1955 Night - Oxford, Nebraska, USA -   Milling cluster.

20 August 1955 22:45 - Kenora, Ontario, Canada -   A small, luminous saucer-shaped object is seen by the president of a small Canadian air service and his night watchman

25 August 1955 19:53 - Papillion, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed (Samuel).

26 August 1955 10:03 - Muscatine, Iowa, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for two hours (Metgar). Explanation: Star.

3 September 1955 - Hiawatha, Iowa, USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Stochl).

4 September 1955 21:30 - Le Grand, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Three objects were observed for over an hour (Pierson). Explanation: Star.

7 September 1955 11:01 - Colfax, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for ten minutes (Weresn). Explanation: Balloon.

17 September 1955 19:05 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Three objects were observed (Clark). Explanation: Star.

19 September 1955 18:00 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for ten minutes (Krenz). Explanation: Balloon.

28 September 1955 19:20 - Riceville, Iowa, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 210 minutes (Kephart). Explanation: Star.

In Fall 1955 After 2000 - Hedrick, Iowa, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Several objects were observed by several witnesses for a few seconds (Helmick).

1 October 1955 17:04 - Shelby, Iowa, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Six balls were observed by one witness for 90 minutes (Farr). Explanation: Balloon.

7 October 1955 Night - Nebraska, USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Abduction by aliens was reported.

9 October 1955 22:55 - Glenwood, Iowa, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 45 minutes (Radsord; Reed). Explanation: Balloon.

10 October 1955 18:51 - Storm Lake, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 64 minutes (Johnson). Explanation: Star.

18 October 1955 20:18 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 75 minutes (Stevenson). Explanation: Star.

20 October 1955 19:40 - F-89D, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses in a warplane for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

20 October 1955 19:40 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   White luminous oval-shaped object making 90° turns at 1,000 mph. Explanation: Mirage.

24 October 1955 20:07 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for ten minutes (Smith). Explanation: Balloon.

4 November 1955 18:01 - Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Roy). Explanation: Star.

7 November 1955 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Richards).

23 November 1955 17:45 - Spirit Lake W1M, Iowa, USA -   Brilliant object hovers over lake, maneuvers, rapidly to the southwest. Seen again four times over several nights.

25 November 1955 18:05 - Lomax, Illinois, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Reflection.

In 1956 - Veblen, South Dakota, USA -   Ring ground marks.

In 1956 Daytime - Durand, Wisconsin, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses.

5 December 1955 - Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Bethurum).

5 December 1955 - Moline, Illinois, USA -   UAL incident.

17 December 1955 19:22 - Red Oak, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Will). Explanation: Meteor.

17 December 1955 21:34 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

31 December 1955 00:30 - Lyons, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed for 30 seconds (Homes).

30 January 1956 18:30 - Lake Andes, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over an hour (Nelner). Explanation: Balloon.

18 February 1956 19:42 - Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for six seconds (Hall). Explanation: Meteor.

29 February 1956 20:30 - South Newton, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed for over four minutes (Moore).

21 March 1956 23:30 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Eichorst). Explanation: Meteor.

11 April 1956 Morning - Baudette, Minnesota, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two female witnesses (Appel).

18 April 1956 21:05 - Lacrosse, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for 40 minutes (Hanson). Explanation: Star.

19 April 1956 19:00 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for five hours. Explanation: Venus.

24 April 1956 19:00 - Snelling Afb, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for five hours. Explanation: Balloon.

21 June 1956 21:55 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Several boy scouts plus leader. A number of shiny, silver discs maneuvered in the sky for 40 seconds. Very quick movements. Explanation: Jupiter.

3 July 1956 20:00 - Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA -   Orange-silver pear-shaped object flew to the south against northwest wind.

5 July 1956 23:00 - Stanton, Nebraska, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Wagner). Explanation: Balloon.

4 August 1956 12:26 - De Lamere, North Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 44 minutes (Erickson). Explanation: Balloon.

10 August 1956 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

10 August 1956 21:10 - Creston, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Richardson). Explanation: Meteor.

13 August 1956 22:50 - Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed for 30 minutes (Weibe).

17 August 1956 - Spragueville, Maine, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar only by military witnesses. Explanation: Malfunct.

27 August 1956 21:55 - Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA -   Bright disc with a clear dome

29 August 1956 22:25 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified object, later identified as a planet, were observed. Unidentified object, later identified as a planet, were observed. Three objects were observed for over 35 minutes (Brown). Explanation: Mars.

30 August 1956 21:00 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed for 21 minutes (Ristace).

1 September 1956 11:16 - Creston, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Slater). Explanation: Balloon.

6 September 1956 22:27 - Odebolt, Iowa, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for ten minutes. Explanation: Star.

22 September 1956 00:30 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (White).

In Fall 1956 - Nd Border, South Dakota, USA -   High altitude close encounter with 100 feet diameter domed disc, paced bomber 5-8 minutes, suddenly accelerated, rose at 30 degree angle. Peripheral blue lights became green color when accelerating.

In Fall 1956 Around 1400 - Fort Madison, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for over ten minutes (Bishop).

26 October 1956 14:55 - Anita, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for two minutes (Redvury).

Late 1956 - North Dakota, USA -   UFO filmed by AF crew

In Late 1956 Around 1200 - South Dakota, USA -   USAF RB-36H incident.

8 November 1956 05:00 - Ortonville, Minnesota, USA -   Huge disc followed milk truck for 240km, swooped down to 300m altitude. Independent witness.

13 November 1956 19:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor (Vail).

14 November 1956 01:15 - Redfield, Minnesota, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 1000 feet across, was observed by several male witnesses on a highway for 300 minutes (Hewitt).

14 November 1956 Around 2200 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one female witness (O'Keefe).

16 November 1956 20:30 - Milbank, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed by three witnesses.

17 November 1956 01:50 - Redfield W, South Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.

17 November 1956 14:30 - Barnesville, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness (Hough).

18 November 1956 Morning - Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA -   One object was observed by four witnesses.

23 November 1956 Around 1700 - Winfred, South Dakota, USA -   CRIFO Case 255.

25 November 1956 Around 1900 - Reading, Minnesota, USA -   Animal reactions: horses frightened. 6 discs flew over farm in a near semi-circle, gave off a green light, 5-6 times.

27 November 1956 - Webster Hwy25, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airport (Premus).

27 November 1956 18:30 - Mitchell, South Dakota, USA -   One disc was observed for over three minutes.

27 November 1956 Night - Clear Lake, South Dakota, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over an hour (Chaussee). Explanation: Mars.

30 November 1956 05:15 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one male witness (Ewing, F).

1 December 1956 01:20 - Valley City, North Dakota, USA -   Round, reddish object caused Radio frequency interference: police radio.

2 December 1956 21:45 - Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Luminous ovoid maneuvers, descends and ascends. Witness chases it with car. UFO flies to the east slowly, then turns to the south and away.

4 December 1956 18:45 - Vermillion, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Kavanaugh).

8 December 1956 19:30 - Chandler Afs, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 24 seconds (Flanigan). Explanation: Meteor.

9 December 1956 23:50 - Woodstock, Minnesota, USA -   Venus would have already set based on time recorded. Explanation: Venus.

11 December 1956 05:20 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by three male witnesses (Talley, J).

In Early 1957 22:00 - Cottonwood County, Minnesota, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness (Thompson).

1 January 1957 06:30 - Montevideo, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one male witness (Strand).

1 January 1957 23:16 - Minneapolis Hwy169, Minnesota, USA -   One object, about 3 inches across, was observed by one witness on a highway (Scrimshaw, R). Explanation: Meteor.

1 January 1957 23:50 - Ashby, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses for two hours.

4 January 1957 07:30 - Wadena, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 20 minutes (Gibbs). Explanation: Balloon.

5 January 1957 00:00 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 90 minutes (Anderson). Explanation: Balloon.

11 January 1957 20:30 - Waubay, South Dakota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by four witnesses at a lake (Lyon). A noise was heard.

19 January 1957 04:00 - Odanah, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed by one witness.

21 January 1957 06:30 - Garvin, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by four witnesses.

22 January 1957 00:29 - Glenwood, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 30 seconds (Thompson). Explanation: Meteor.

23 January 1957 06:30 - Garvin, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed.

12 February 1957 21:00 - Ottumwa S10M, Iowa, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over five minutes (Barker). Explanation: Balloon.

13 February 1957 02:30 - Lincoln AFB, Nebraska, USA -   Two radars and USAF ground observers tracked several supersonic targets, flying behind an airliner, that broke apart, hovered, and sped away. Explanation: Balloon.

8 March 1957 23:00 - Baudette, Minnesota, USA -   A pilot saw a circular object flying against the wind.

9 March 1957 18:55 - Laporte, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 25 minutes (Farmer). Explanation: Balloon.

9 March 1957 20:00 - Baudette, Tx, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

29 April 1957 22:15 - Virginia, Minnesota, USA -   Procession of objects. Viewed through binoculars. three dozen UFOs fly over in groups of 6-8 for 40 minutes. Greenish, disc-shaped objects n crescent formations. east rapidly to the west, horzon to horizon in 8 seconds.

18 May 1957 - Grand Island, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Hoeft).

2 June 1957 20:15 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed (Cook). Explanation: Moon.

13 June 1957 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   CAP incident.

14 June 1957 - Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Daniels).

In Mid- 1957 - Little Oil Creek, South Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

22 July 1957 22:05 - Wild Rice, North Dakota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed on a river for two hours (Gouin). Explanation: Star.

1 September 1957 Night - Le Mars, Iowa, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple.

4 September 1957 18:50 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   Minister and two others watch moonsize disc to the east, stops, shoots straight up as USAF jets approach.

4 September 1957 21:27 - Spencer, Wisconsin, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: EM.

5 September 1957 Evening - Wales, North Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Stone). Explanation: Meteor.

10 September 1957 19:15 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   Three UFO's saucer-shaped with flashing lights landed in field next to me, when I approached they took off with great speed.

29 September 1957 05:00 - Deerwood, Maryland, USA -   Undocumented report of a landing observed by missile men.

18 October 1957 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

24 October 1957 19:06 - Phillips Ne, Wisconsin, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed in overcast weather by one female 44-year-old witness for five minutes (Vrba). Explanation: Balloon.

In November 1957 - Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. Physiological effects. One silver object was observed by one male witness (Schmidt). Six 5.3-foot-tall humanoids were seen.

3 November 1957 18:00 - Scotia, Nebraska, USA -   Physiological effects. UFO at low altitude emitted humming noise. Witness temporarily paralyzed, strong odor of "fumes" in air.

4 November 1957 16:45 - Spooner, Wisconsin, USA -   Hovered.

5 November 1957 - Finland Afs, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

5 November 1957 04:30 - Galesburg, Illinois, USA -   Hovered.

5 November 1957 17:30 - Scotia, Nebraska, USA -   4 reports of same UFO. Balloon-like, elongated object coming to ground level, with o touching down. Explanation: Hoax.

5 November 1957 18:40 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -   RCAF incident.

6 November 1957 15:00 - Stanton, Minnesota, USA -   White bowl-shaped domed disc follows car to farm. Had yellow-green glow. Ascends. News coverage.

8 November 1957 - South Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

8 November 1957 23:00 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   An object 16 meters long, with two figures visible inside

9 November 1957 12:00 - Fargo, North Dakota, USA -   Photos

10 November 1957 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Bechwith). Explanation: Venus.

10 November 1957 17:50 - Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA -   Police incident.

10 November 1957 18:30 - Hopkins, Minnesota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

11 November 1957 08:20 - Strum, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed.

15 November 1957 23:45 - Viking E, Minnesota, USA -   Car buffeted by disc 100m away. Felt tapping under parked car.

16 November 1957 01:30 - Denton E, Nebraska, USA -   Red light blinks, white nocturnal lights pace car, paralysis, lights hover over field.

23 November 1957 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Verganic). Explanation: Venus.

1 December 1957 01:48 - Winger W1M, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

2 December 1957 02:30 - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness.

8 December 1957 16:00 - Svea, Minnesota, USA -   10m diameter red disc roars, flies at 6m altitude. Lights up ground, moves through woods, then ascends, rapidly to the west.

11 December 1957 16:00 - Ellsworth, Wisconsin, USA -   A silent, reddish, glowing disk, about 15 meters in diameter.

3 January 1958 19:33 - Rushville, Illinois, USA -   One object was observed (Torsuch).

15 January 1958 - Sacred Heart Hwy212, Minnesota, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range by a male witness on a highway (Hoberg).

In February 1958 04:00 - Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (Jones).

5 February 1958 - Kearney W20M Elm Cr, Nebraska, USA -   Electromagnetic effects.

22 February 1958 20:10 - Waskish, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

22 February 1958 20:10 - Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

22 February 1958 20:10 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

5 March 1958 19:19 - Kearney, Nebraska, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by four experienced male witnesses (Schmidt).

16 April 1958 04:00 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Nine small objects, one large object form rigid formation, fly very erratic flight path rapidly to the west.

29 April 1958 20:10 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Hussord). Explanation: Meteor.

16 May 1958 23:30 - Drummond, Wisconsin, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 90 minutes (Hanson).

In June 1958 18:30 - New Ulm, Minnesota, USA -   Landscape Architect incident.

In July 1958 - Clearwater Bay, Ontario, Canada -   A daytime disc was reported.

11 July 1958 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Motion pictures. Explanation: Reflection.

11 August 1958 22:11 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 12 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

11 August 1958 22:11 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

12 August 1958 03:30 - Beebeetown, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for under one minute. Explanation: Meteor.

19 August 1958 22:00 - Chisholm, Minnesota, USA -   Seven objects were observed by four witnesses for over one minute.

8 September 1958 18:40 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   USAF Major incident.

5 October 1958 22:00 - Fargo S, North Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

17 October 1958 After 1900 - White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. More than two objects were observed by two experienced male witnesses at a lake (Stevens).

5 December 1958 - Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA -   KBR incident.

10 December 1958 18:12 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

10 December 1958 19:15 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male military witness for 135 minutes (Meyer). Explanation: Meteor.

In January 1959 - Duluth Afb, Minnesota, USA -   USAF Fighter incident.

6 January 1959 18:45 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Grossoehme). Explanation: Star.

16 January 1959 17:37 - Custer Park, South Dakota, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Duncan). Explanation: Star.

18 February 1959 - Iowa, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

13 March 1959 18:20 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   Interceptors scrambled after unknown is tracked on radar. Military aircraft crew saw an object with orange, red, white, green lights for 30 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

13 May 1959 21:21 - Offutt Afb Nw, Nebraska, USA -   Braniff Airlines incident.

2 June 1959 21:15 - Windom, Minnesota, USA -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Two cigar-shaped objects were observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple (Buller).

In July 1959 18:00 - Elkader Sw, Iowa, USA -   Two bluish-white discs skim over trees, follow two witnesses at 12m altitude. Had "sandy surfaces."

10 July 1959 22:00 - Oak, Nebraska, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 6 inches across, was observed by one male witness for ten minutes (Chapman).

19 July 1959 22:30 - Ceresco S2M, Nebraska, USA -   Father and daughter driving south on Highway 77 to Lincoln. Saw bright white light hover in SSE. Light went out, dark 60 feet domed disc with several 1' windows around rim. Dropped small red lights. Sharp turnto the west.

19 July 1959 22:30 - Oak W, Nebraska, USA -   Four people in two cars. Small round luminous UFO followed car heading to the west. Maneuvered. Only inches in diameter.

11 August 1959 00:11 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one military witness for over 30 seconds (Jacobs). Explanation: Meteor.

19 August 1959 08:30 - Iowa, USA -   Sightings from various sites.

19 August 1959 20:30 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by several hundred witnesses for 12 seconds (Ludvigson).

26 September 1959 04:00 - Ruthven, Iowa, USA -   Police incident.

5 October 1959 03:40 - Garretson E, South Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 12 minutes (Cummings). Explanation: Venus.

6 October 1959 20:15 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Round, white-yellow light make several abrupt turns at high speed

12 October 1959 04:30 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Larsen).

In 1960 - Wever, Iowa, USA -   Reported encounter with inhuman beings. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one female witness (Schutte).

In 1960 Night - Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness.

15 January 1960 - Baudette, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Brown). Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1960 - Garrison, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by witnesses (as reported to the pol