{"id":3872,"date":"2025-03-11T16:22:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/drone-uap-in-southeast-minnesota-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:22:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:22:51","slug":"drone-uap-in-southeast-minnesota-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/drone-uap-in-southeast-minnesota-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone\/UAP in Southeast Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"

UAP\/Drones in Southeast Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong>
\n– Time:<\/strong> 7:04 PM (local) on March 2, 2025
\n– Location:<\/strong> Approximately 20 miles west of Rochester, Minnesota
\n– Notable Features:<\/strong> Rapidly flashing lights in a cross formation, indeterminate shape, flying at a low altitude (estimated 500 feet), resembling the speed of a small fixed-wing aircraft.<\/p>\n

Sighting Overview:<\/strong>
\nWhile driving home on Highway 14 from Rochester with my wife, I spotted an unusual object shortly after 7 PM. The area is known for air traffic, given the proximity of a small airport in Rochester and the larger Minneapolis airport about 80 miles to the north. However, this craft exhibited an odd strobing light pattern that seemed non-compliant with FAA regulations. It was flying relatively low\u2014I’d estimate around 500 feet\u2014and appeared to move at the speed typical of small planes.<\/p>\n

I was unable to discern its shape clearly, but my wife thought it looked circular, whereas I couldn’t identify any distinct silhouette. I rolled down my window to listen for sounds, but due to the road noise, I couldn’t be certain if it was silent. It felt as though it was flying directly above us, and I managed to catch a glimpse from my sunroof.<\/p>\n

Having followed the UFO phenomenon for years, I find it challenging to maintain objectivity. Nevertheless, I\u2019m sharing this experience, despite the poor quality of the video recorded with my iPhone 14. I’ve read that many who witness such phenomena report feeling a mental connection with the craft. I didn’t experience that sensation; however, just moments before spotting the object, I had a fleeting thought wondering if the recent lack of significant UFO revelations might indicate it\u2019s all nonsense. Given how often I ponder UFOs, it\u2019s likely just a coincidence, but I thought it might be an interesting detail to share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nUAP\/Drones in Southeast Minnesota Summary: – Time: 7:04 PM (local) on March 2, 2025 – Location: Approximately 20 miles west of Rochester, Minnesota – Notable Features: Rapidly flashing lights in a cross formation, indeterminate shape, flying at a low altitude (estimated 500 feet), resembling the speed of a small fixed-wing aircraft. Sighting Overview: While driving…\n<\/div>\n
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