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Dana Louise
Saturday June 19th
July 19th Dana Louise’s Presentation:
“This is Gonna Sound Weird”
Meeting Re-Cap:
It all started with a potential spam phone call that normally would have been ignored. However, on this day Dana was waiting for another call so she answered. This spam call was from a man who bought a 30-year old desk with a file in it, a “dossier” on her father, and he wanted her to have it.
This event opened Dana’s mind to many forgotten events in her life, going back to infancy, that held little to no significance until now. Now she is trying to find her place in the world with the knowledge that there is much more to this world than we can see. These experiences included visits from aliens, missing time and time slips. These events inspired her to write her book, “This is Gonna Sound Weird!”.
Dana whetted our appetites with a brief look into her late father’s career as an electrical engineer with Honeywell and Univac. At his funeral a man she didn’t know came up to her and said “Gee, it’s too bad your dad got fired. He was a genius! He changed the super computer!” This stunned her as she was told her father had quit, wasn’t fired. Another mystery is the “box” he had in his basement for talking to people from all over the world including NASA and Wright Patterson AFB. This “box” wasn’t a HAM radio. There was no antenna anywhere near their house, and no coaxial cable to the “box”.
Dana is not looking for fame or money. She wants people to be open and receptive to other ideas, and make a “prison break” from the hamster wheel of life.
She says there will be another book with more information regarding her dad and his “dossier” and how this ties into her life experiences. We hope to see this soon!
July’s Joke of the Month: What word starts with an E and ends with an E, but only has one letter in it? An envelope! Thank you go Millie from Florida and Full Circle Soul for sponsoring this month’s Joke of the Month!
We look forward to seeing you in August for Bill Konkolesky’s presentation!
Dana’s Bio:
“Dana Louise is a wife, and mother of two sons. She lives in St Paul MN and has worn many hats over the decades. Her PAST includes: A finalist on Norwegian Reality Show “ALT FOR NORGE,” a food-truck owner, a Death Doula, Reiki Master Teacher, Minister, TFT level II Practitioner, and more. Today Dana completely commits herself to her work as an Author and Speaker. Her personal experiences with the Weird are all covered in THIS.
Learn more about Dana at:
DanaLouise.com and THISisGonnaSoundWeird on YouTube.“
It’s Back!!!
Remer Bigfoot Days!
🛸 Northland MUFON at Remer Bigfoot Days
July 11 & 12, 2025!
Mark your calendars! Northland MUFON will be at Bigfoot Days in Remer, Minnesota on Friday and Saturday, July 11–12, 2025, and we want YOU to come out and join us for one of the most fun and unique summer events in the Northland!
This is your chance to:
👽 Meet the Northland MUFON team in person
🛸 Share your UFO sightings or stories — we want to hear from YOU
👕 Pick up some Northland MUFON merch and show your support
📚 Learn more about the phenomenon and what we do as a 501(c)3 nonprofit
🎉 Soak in all the weird, wild, and wonderful fun of Bigfoot Days!
Whether you’re a lifelong experiencer, curious about the skies, or just want a great weekend with awesome people, Bigfoot Days in Remer is a can’t-miss event. The festival is packed with live music, food, games, a Bigfoot calling contest, and all the quirky charm that makes Remer the “Home of Bigfoot.”
So stop by our booth, say hi, and let’s talk UFOs!
🗓 When: July 11–12, 2025
📍 Where: Remer, Minnesota — downtown festival area
🔗 More Info: Remer Bigfoot Days Facebook
Bring your friends, bring your stories, and get ready for an out-of-this-world weekend!
Avi Loeb
Saturday June 21st
June 21st Avi Loeb’s Presentation:
“A Conversation with Avi Loeb”
Meeting Re-Cap:
The June 21st presentation by Dr. Avi Loeb on behalf of Northland MUFON would have been a good one to attend. Chances are, if you live in northern Minnesota it would have been too hot to be outside and if you didn’t lose power in the big storm the night before you really have no excuse.
Dr. Loeb is the teacher we all wish we had in college. Not only is he highly intelligent, he is also clever, engaging and humorous. If you want to know why we think he is a rock star, you will need to check out his Galileo Project website. There is not enough space on this website to list his full credentials. You can read all about Dr. Loeb here: https://avi-loeb.medium.com And here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/home
Dr. Loeb is determined to prove there are more beings in the universe than just us humans. He is known for looking in places that have been overlooked for decades by other organizations. For instance, Dr. Loeb is responsible for the Silver Star expedition where a magnetic sled was dragged across the ocean bottom. Why you ask? Because the ocean bottom is not magnetic but the meteorites from space likely ARE composed of iron and are therefore magnetic. If anything can pass through our atmosphere without being damaged, it must be of a material that can survive extreme temperatures on entry. It turns out he was correct, and the molten spheres collected contain much more than iron – they contain materials not found on Earth. You can read more about this here.
He also raised questions about the anomalous behavior of the meteor Oumuamua (Hawaiian word for Scout). You can read more about this here.
If you have read this far, you’re in luck. There is an exciting current event that you can watch along with the rest of the world. The Rubin Observatory in Chile will be sharing the first images of space with their new camera, the largest of its kind in the world. This will begin Monday, June 23rd at 10:00 am CST. You can follow this link for the first images here.
Next month Northland MUFON will host Dana Louise…Mark your calendars for July 19th. It should be a wild ride!
Avi’s Bio:
Abraham “Avi” Loeb is an Israeli and American theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University, where since 2007 he has been Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics. Loeb is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. In 2015, he was appointed as the science theory director for the Breakthrough Initiatives of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. In 2018, he suggested that alien space craft may be in our Solar System, using the interstellar object ʻOumuamua as an example.
Read articles and Essays by Avi Loeb at his website:
https://avi-loeb.medium.com
Dr. Seth Shostak
Saturday May 24th
Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI
Dr. Shostak was unable to join us.
Meeting Re-Cap:
Once in a while, a program that would otherwise run smooth as silk has a snag.. Our presentations, 18 of them currently, have gone really well with minimal issues. However, on this Memorial Day weekend we had some technical difficulties. It happens. Computers and connections can be fickle. This month’s presenter, Dr. Seth Shostak confirmed everything the day before. Something must have come up because he was unable to be there. This has never happened before and we sincerely hope all is well with Dr. Shostak! Let’s hope that we had all of our issues on this one day only, and the rest of the year we’ll have smooth sailing!
Our Northland MUFON team, undaunted in the face of adversity, stepped right up and kept everyone engaged with current UFO investigations and great discussion on sightings in the northland such as: https://northlandmufon.com/minnesota-arrowhead-ufo-landing/ and the history of crop circles in NW Minnesota.
We also discussed the Hessdalen Lights phenomenon in Norway. Here is a link to Clas Svahn’s Northland MUFON presentation Archive Video.
This is a great time to bring up the topic of becoming a Field Investigator or a volunteer. Some things a volunteer can do are:
- Help distribute flyers – this is our least expensive method of advertising.
- Share our website and social media links with friends and family.
- On social media, it’s important that people “like” us, so even if you are on the fence about UFOs and aliens, you are helping us to get closer to the truth of what is out there – we want to know too!
- We can use some help with IT during our presentations.
- We could also use some help at Expos in the area.
Becoming a Field Investigator (FI) is pretty straight forward. There is a small fee for the manual, and you can use this manual to study for the open book test. There are FIs who are available to mentor you on your first investigations, which can be done in person or sometimes over the phone/internet. You will need to have a computer that can display images and video. There are helpful software programs that will be shown to help you. There are other basic things you may need to do investigations, such as a compass, tape measure, containers for soil samples, and items as simple as stakes and twine – and CURIOSITY!
The Joke of the Month, sponsored by www.fullcirclesoul.net and the Itasca Bigfoot Research Center, is:
“What do you call a leaky UFO”? A crying saucer.
Wa wa wa…badoom tish!
Next month’s presenter is Avi Loeb, June 21st!!
Come and see us at Remer Bigfoot Days in Remer, MN on July 11-12th!!
Dr. Shostak’s Bio:
Dr. Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) in Mountain View, California. He is one of the most prominent public voices in the scientific search for intelligent life beyond Earth. Shostak holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and has spent decades researching cosmic phenomena, with a focus on radio astronomy and the search for alien civilizations through detectable signals.
He is known for his clear, engaging communication style and frequently appears in documentaries, public talks, and radio programs (including as a regular on Coast to Coast AM and NPR). Shostak is also the host of the SETI Institute’s podcast “Big Picture Science,” where he explores science and technology topics with humor and insight.
Shostak is skeptical of UFOs as evidence of extraterrestrial visitation, maintaining that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence — but he’s a passionate advocate for scientifically grounded efforts to detect intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
Dr. Shostak has expressed his optimism about the search for extraterrestrial life:
“I bet everyone that I’ve spoken to about this a cup of coffee that we’ll do it within two dozen years.”
– Seth Shostak Space
This statement reflects his confidence in the advancements of technology and the increasing number of exoplanets being discovered, which may harbor life. BrainyQuote+2Next Big Future+2WIRED+2
Listen to Dr. Shostak’s weekly radio show:
www.bigpicturescience.org
www.patreon.com/bigpicturescience
Read the book: “Confessions of an Alien Hunter” (National Geographic)
Web: www.seti.org
Robert L. Salas
Saturday April 26, 2025
April 26th Robert Salas’s Presentation:
“The 1967 Minuteman Missile-UAP Incidents
– Malmstrom AFB, MT”
Meeting Re-Cap:
Once again, Northland MUFON was honored to have a high caliber presenter in the UFO/UAP world. Retired Air Force Officer Robert Salas, told his story of the Malmstrom AFB UFO incident as only he can. You could hear a pin drop at this very well attended meeting! Robert joined us in Grand Rapids, MN and Fargo ND via Zoom.
Although the event happened in 1967, Robert kept his oath of secrecy until 1994, when browsing through a book store he came upon Timothy Good’s book, “Above Top Secret”, where the incident was well documented. He then began sending FOIA requests to obtain official documentation of the incident. His first interview was with the Great Falls Tribune in 1996, and then a subsequent interview on Coast to Coast with Art Bell!
Anyone who is familiar with this story knows the significance of an unknown phenomenon being able to simultaneously cause 10 nuclear warhead missiles to “go offline” in a hyper-secure military facility – through 60’ of concrete, with electrical components that were protected by triple redundancy against failure. Subsequent investigation by Boeing showed that the signal used was undetermined.
The presentation Robert gave is now an official historical record with the AARO (All-domain Anomaly Record Office, https://www.aaro.mil/) including many recorded phone conversations with witnesses at that time.
Again, it was such an honor to be able to be a part of this event!
Check out NorthlandMUFON.com Insiders Page to see upcoming presenters!
Watch the Full Meeting from the Meeting Archives
Robert’s Bio:
Robert Salas is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, class of 1964. He served seven years on active duty before separating from the Air Force in 1971. While on active duty he worked as a Weapons Controller, flew target drones, commanded inter-continental ballistic missiles as a launch officer, and a worked as an Air Force missile propulsion engineer on the Titan III program. From 1971-73 he worked as a safety and reliability engineer for Martin-Marietta Aerospace and Rockwell International on Space Shuttle design proposals. From 1974 until his retirement in 1995 he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration as an aircraft structures certification engineer. From 1991-93 he served as an FAA attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia, advising that government on aircraft certification. From 1998- 2016, he has worked as a mathematics teacher. In 2005 he published the book Faded Giant with co-author James Klotz which details his UFO incident while stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Montana in 1967. In 2013, he published Unidentified – The UFO Phenomenon, providing new details on the phenomenon as a whole. His latest book is, UAPs and the Nuclear Puzzle (2023). On September 27, 2010 he co-sponsored a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC where he and six other ex-military witnesses testified to the reality of the UFO incidents at U.S. nuclear weapons bases. In May 2013, he participated in the Citizen’s Hearing on Disclosure at the National Press Club, Washington DC. In October 2021, he organized another press conference with three other ex-military witnesses on the connection between UAP and nuclear weapons incidents. In June, 2022, he testified to a special session of the Senate of Brazil. In September 2023, he testified to the House of Deputies Legislature of Mexico. Mr. Salas has spoken at International conferences in over fifteen countries, including Norway, France, England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, South Africa, Costa Rica, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. He has been publicly speaking about his incident at UFO conferences, podcasts and television since 1996. He hold a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (1969) and a Masters in Education from the University of Washington (1998).
AARO – All-domain Anomaly Record Office, https://www.aaro.mil/
Robert’s website: https://spiralgalaxy.org/about
Robert’s books: “Faded Giant”
“Unidentified: The UFO Phenomenon”
“UAPs and the Nuclear Puzzle”
Northland MUFON – https://northlandmufon.com
Jerred Nelson
Saturday March 15th
March 15th Jerred Nelson’s Online Presentation:
“They Are Here”
Meeting Re-Cap:
3/15/25 They Are Here – Jerred Nelson, MUFON Assistant State Director for Minnesota and North Dakota, Northland MUFON Co-Director, Field Investigator, member MUFON Executive Committee of the Experiencer Resource Team.
The meeting was held via Zoom only because of inclement weather in North Dakota and Minnesota, but it was very well attended online!
Listening to Jerred tell of historical accounts from ancient people all the way up to the current time frame, you know that he is very well read. From thousand year-old accounts of beings in silver white suits and crafts that defy nature, Renaissance paintings of spaceships since the early 100s A.D., to old paintings of Jesus and Mary above a saucer shaped cloud that is “snowing” angel hair? Angel Hair? What’s that? More recent accounts of Angel Hair have been analyzed to be composed of boron, silicon, calcium and magnesium. Jerred also covered crop circles of which there are hundreds around the world that cannot be explained. If you look into the science behind crop circles you will note that it would be almost impossible to hoax unless you have a portable microwave out in the grain fields. There are scientifically sound ways to determine if the circles are man made vs “real” one and there have been circles found in recent times including in fields in western Minnesota!
Arecibo Message
This was a radio signal sent by the Arecibo Observatory by a group of scientists, including Frank Drake, creator of the Drake equation, and Carl Sagan, among others in hopes of communicating with extraterrestrial life. The message should arrive at its destination in 25,000 years! However, the Arecibo Message showed up as a large crop circle in England that supposedly answered the original message that was sent, but this is still up for discussion.
Jerred also reviewed the Drake Equation, which is fascinating! There are potentially 4 trillion to 20 quintillion planets in the observable universe, so there are likely many more planets like ours that can sustain life.
The Fermi Paradox
Enrico Fermi was a SETI physicist who posited in 1950 that there should be plenty of signs that extraterrestrial life has been here for 270 million years, but why don’t we see them?
Book: A Hypnotists Journey to Atlantis
By Sarah Breskman Cosme, is a book about what happened eons ago. Sarah, a Level 3 Practitioner of Delores Cannon’s QHHT, has helped many people through hypnosis. Sarah soon discovered that some of her clients, who have no connection to other clients, started telling tales of Atlantis and Lemuria. And these stories corroborate each other! According to Sarah’s clients, after the fall and destruction of Atlantis, the survivors made their way to Ancient Egypt, where they discovered the Sphinx was already there! Come to find out there are many more Sphinx’s around the world that haven’t been discovered yet.
Dogon Tribe
Currently living in Mali, in the middle of the desert on the continent of Africa. At one point in the past the Dogon lived on the Atlantic Coast of modern Nigeria. Stories passed down through generations state they have received knowledge thousands of years ago from Star People called the Nommo. Nommo are amphibious beings who are still celebrated today by the Dogon people. The Ancient Dogon knew things about celestial objects and their respective size and orbits, long before these things were confirmed by modern astronomers.
This is a fascinating presentation, especially for anyone is on the fence about this phenomenon. If you are able to attend any of the expos this year in Brainerd or Bemidji hopefully you can catch Jer’s presentation! Or better yet, join MUFON, sign up to volunteer or become a Field Investigator! We would love to have you.
They Are Here:
Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through space and time with Jer as your guide. This presentation takes you to the very edges of human understanding, where science, mystery, and the unknown intersect. It begins with a deep dive into the intriguing concepts of the Drake Equation—the mathematical model that attempts to predict the number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy—and the Fermi Paradox, which questions why, given the vastness of the universe, we’ve yet to encounter any signs of extraterrestrial life.
But Jer will challenge these well-known scientific ideas and reveal a compelling new perspective: What if these two great minds have it completely wrong? What if the answers we’ve been searching for have been hidden in plain sight all along?
Delve into the fascinating possibility that extraterrestrial visitors have been interacting with Earth far longer than we’ve ever imagined. How long ago did these advanced beings first begin their journeys to our planet, and why? What secrets have they been quietly observing and influencing across centuries?
More importantly, why have we not been able to find conclusive evidence or hear the full stories from those who have had first-hand encounters with the phenomenon? Could it be that the evidence has always been around us, subtly woven into history, or hidden in plain sight within the narratives of those brave enough to speak out?
In this thought-provoking presentation, Jer takes us beyond the conventional boundaries of what we think we know. Buckle up, as we explore the mysteries of the cosmos, uncover hidden truths, and ask the questions that could change everything we thought we knew about life beyond Earth. This journey will leave you questioning, wondering, and perhaps even rethinking the very nature of our existence in the universe.
Watch the Full Meeting from the Meeting Archives
Jerred Nelson – Bio
Jer’s remarkable journey from a seasoned military aviator and US Army Warrant Officer to a leading figure in the investigation and study of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) underscores a life dedicated to exploring the frontiers of the known and unknown. With a solid foundation in Aviation Sciences and Space Studies, Jer’s nearly four-decade-long career in aviation has seamlessly transitioned into a passionate inquiry into phenomenon that challenge our understanding of the world and beyond.
His deep-rooted interest in the mysteries that lie beyond the skies led him to join the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in 2019, where he quickly ascended to the role of Field Investigator, delving into the investigation and documentation of UFO sightings and encounters. His commitment to understanding and providing support to those who have had direct experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) saw him join MUFONs Experiencer Resource Team a year later, offering a compassionate and informed touchstone for abductees, or experiencers, navigating the complexities of their experiences.
In his current roles as the Assistant State Director for Minnesota and North Dakota MUFON and Co-Director of Northland MUFON, Jerred occupies a pivotal position in the regional and national network of researchers dedicated to the scientific study and understanding of UAP’s. Furthermore, as a contributing member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU), he is at the forefront of efforts to being a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the study of these phenomena, bridging the gap between anecdote and academia.
Jer’s dedication to the exploration of the unknown, backed by his extensive experience in aviation and military service, positions Northland MUFON as a vital conduit for the investigation and understanding of UFO’s and related phenomena. Through his leadership and expertise, Northland MUFON stands as a testament to the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of approaching the mysteries of the universe with an open mind and critical eye.
Katie Paige
Saturday February 15th
February 15th Katie Page’s presentation:
Rocky Mountain Ranch:
UFO Sightings, Government Cover-Ups…or both?
Meeting Re-Cap:
Katie Paige. She is the connection between us laypeople and the heavy hitters in the UFO community. She’s very personable with a calm demeanor, and you might not realize just how ridiculously busy she is and has been for years! Katie joined us in Grand Rapids, MN and Fargo, ND via Zoom from 2:00pm-4:30pm.
It all started when her mom began dating “Jack” who was a military man. Little Katie was 9, had an older sister and they along with Jack’s 3 boys lived at the Rocky Mountain Ranch, the scene of many frightening childhood experiences. (It has also been called the Clearview Ranch in the past.) Events at Rocky Mountain Ranch began in the 1970s, prior to the events at Skinwalker Ranch. Katie states that she and her family always lived in fear – from hearing banging noises underground, to a creepy electrical voice, source unknown, that spoke to the entire family and warning them of real consequences if they talked about what was happening there! There is also a weird, electrical high pitched humming sound that is heard to this day; source unknown.
Now as an adult, Katie has been on “Beyond Skinwalker Ranch” on the History Channel, highlighting the events that took place at the RMR (Rocky Mtn Ranch). She has been helping the TV crew on site but she says she will never go there at night…it’s too traumatic for her and stirs up more frightening memories each time. She has had many disturbing personal experiences while working on the show however, she is tenacious and wants to know what is happening there.
It was not just RMR where weird, anomalous things took place. There’s the Blind Frog Ranch and the Miller Ranch, the site where Linda Moulton Howe first documented the infamous cattle mutilations. There are other ranches in Elbert county Colorado as well where things occur such as cattle mutilations, strange lights and magnetic anomalies but not everyone is willing to talk about it. Oh, did I mention the heavy military presence in the area? Katie also noted there are unusual water aquifers and quartz deposits beneath all of these sites.
Katie has compiled a lot of information both on her own and from the files and letters of Dr. Leo Sprinkle (1961-2017). Dr. Sprinkle was a psychologist who was very interested in the UFO phenomenon and the paranormal. There are likely ties from RMR to military “black budget” programs and MK-Ultra mind control experiments, which Dr. Sprinkle would have been quite interested in at the time, as are we.
Once again, our presenter stunned us with the quantity and high quality of data to sort through! The data is there – it’s everyones’ hope that we can make the connections that will bring us closer to full disclosure and transparency.
Watch the full meeting from the meeting archives
Katie’s own YouTube channel
Rocky Mountain Ranch Research with Katie Paige
Please like and subscribe to help Katie continue her research!
The podcast Through a Glass Darkly with Sean Patrick Hazlitt on Apple Podcasts, particularly the episode with remote viewer David Morehouse
The book “Silent Invasion” by Stan Gordon
Northland MUFON is very grateful to Katie for her awesome presentation!
Katie’s Bio:
Join Katie as she shares her latest discoveries concerning the Rocky Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We will be discussing the possibility of deep CIA coverups, MKUltra LSD mind control programs, sonic and ultrasonic frequency non-lethal military warfare, as well as “talking” laser plasma balls and much more. Are the phenomena experienced UFO/paranormal related or is it all a ruse intended to distract from the nefarious activities conducted there, or both?
The R.M. Ranch was investigated by A.P.R.O., Linda Moulton Howe, and others in the 1970s but the activity continues to this day! It is the location of the biggest remote viewing project ever conducted, (even by the CIA and DIA) recently led by Dr. David Morehouse. Some of the activities experienced on the ranch include hundreds of animal mutilations, menacing copters, military jets scrambled in pursuit of unidentified “craft”, mysterious lights, unusual humming sounds, two types of ETs (in conflict with each other), strange circles on the ground where nothing grows, baffling disappearing boxes, disembodied “electrical” voices, and Sasquatch and other cryptid encounters.
The newspaper headlines dubbed the ranch the “Close Encounter Capital of the US”. R.M.R. has been written about in several books, including Hunt for The Skinwalker by Colm A. Kelleher Ph.D. & George Knapp, Alien Contact: Top-Secret UFO Files Revealed by Timothy Good, and many others. It has been featured on History Channels Beyond Skinwalker, George Norry’s Beyond Belief, UFO Witness, Small Town Monsters, and others.
Contact Information
Websites: www.katiepaige.net and www.rockymountainranchresearch.org
Katie Paige has personal ties to a High Strangeness Ranch in Colorado, now known as the “Rocky Mountain Ranch”. In UFO folklore it was known as the “Clearview” Ranch and pre-dates the infamous “Skinwalker Ranch” by over a decade. This motivated her interest in ufology, to find answers to her experiences, and to uncover the truth about what was happening there.
She is CEO of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research and is a Co-host on the UAP Studies Podcast hosted By Jason Guillemette, and Dr. Michael Glawson.
Katie can be seen on History Channel’s Beyond Skinwalker, Travel Channel’s UFO Witness, Gaia’s Beyond Belief with George Noory, Small Town Monsters: On the Trail of UFO’s Night Visitors and their new series UFO’s Revisited, as well as Ron James’s film Accidental Truth.
Katie conducts independent investigations and research through her Rocky Mountain Ranch Research Foundation. She has been a presenter at several conferences. She has appeared on many radio shows and podcasts, including Coast to Coast with George Knapp, Chinwag with Paul Giamatti, Spaced Out Radio with Dave Scott, and many more.
Katie is the author of Letters of Love & Light – Four Decades of UFO Encounters, Experiences & Sightings Shared with Ufologist R. Leo Sprinkle Ph.D.
She is writing her second book: The Rocky Mountain Ranch – Crafts, Cattle, Cryptids, and Cover-Ups.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication.
Clas Svahn
Saturday January 18th!
January 18th Clas Svahn’s presentation:
“Swedish UFO’s, The Knowns and Unknowns”
Meeting Re-Cap:
Jer led the January 25 meeting of Northland MUFON, discussing various announcements, presentations, and QA sessions. The meeting featured a presentation by Clas Svahn, with a spotlight on cases from North Dakota and Minnesota. Upcoming speakers include Eric Lukes and Robert Salas. Northland also highlighted the chapter’s financial needs and encouraged donations. A special thank you was given to Paul D. for his donation to the Symposium Fund and to Michele R and Bob S for their generous donations along with thanks to the board members, field investigators, and graphic designer. The conversation ended with Clas Svahn’s presentation, who is the chairman of the National Research organization, UFO Sweden, and head of the largest archive in the world for the unexplained, AFU.se
UFO Sweden’s Activities and Publications
Clas presented on the activities and publications of UFO Sweden, a UFO research organization. He highlighted their collaboration with UFO Norway, their website, and their involvement with a Swedish TV company. Clas also discussed their extensive field investigation training courses and their strong relationships with the Swedish military. He mentioned that UFO Sweden encompasses not only UFOs but also paranormal experiences and unusual natural phenomena. Clas also discussed the organization’s archive, which includes a wide range of materials from skeptics to believers. He concluded by expressing his goal to consolidate all of AFU’s activities under one roof.
Unique Archive Items and UFO Case
Clas, a librarian and head of day-to-day activities at an archive, discussed the organization’s mission to save and make archives available to researchers. He highlighted the unique items in their collection, including UFO reports from Britain, Russia, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and blue book microfilms from the US Air Force. Clas also shared some of the organization’s work, such as the arial school site incident in 1994 and the Father Gill report from Papua, New Guinea in 1959. He then presented a case study of a UFO sighting in Sweden, where a witness reported seeing a strange vehicle. Through investigation, they found that a German company was cycling through the area at the time of the sighting in a very strange but very human vehicle designed to reduce aerodynamic drag for competitive bicycling. The witness, however, still did not believe their findings.
UFO Sightings and Investigation Challenges
Clas discussed two UFO sightings. The first was by Stefan Johansson on October 28, 2012, who described a black triangle with pulsating blue lights. Clas investigated the sighting, finding discrepancies between Stefan’s memory and the actual events. The second sighting was by Junilla Lindholm and her friend in 1980, who saw a flattened egg-shaped object with short wings and a small cockpit. Clas also mentioned a Swedish fighter pilot’s experience in 1977, which was later shared in a video. Clas emphasized the importance of thorough investigations to determine the truth behind such sightings.
Unidentified Objects in Swedish Skies
Clas discussed two UFO sightings in Sweden. The first occurred in 1977 when a fighter pilot named Daniel Mushon saw an unidentified object hovering and then flying upwards, outpacing his aircraft. The second sighting took place in 1946 during the “Ghost Rocket” wave, when a Swedish fighter pilot named Sven Hjalmarsson observed a thin, wingless object flying towards a storm cloud. Both sightings remain unexplained. Clas also mentioned a current investigation involving a silver ball-like object seen near a military training area in 2023.
UFO Sightings in Swedish History
In the meeting, Northland and Clas discussed the history of UFO sightings in Sweden, particularly focusing on the “Ghost Rocket” wave in 1946 and the more recent sightings. Clas explained that prior to the 1947 Kenneth Arnold era, UFO sightings were cataloged as folklore and meetings with entities, not as alien visitations. The military sent research parties and divers to investigate the alleged crashes, but no physical evidence was found. Clas also mentioned a 1980 observation of a “Ghost Rocket” and a planned expedition to investigate a radar return in Lake Vamfjarden. Northland expressed interest in the findings of this expedition. The conversation also touched on the cultural aspect of UFO sightings in Sweden, with Clas noting that people are now more open to sharing their experiences, thanks in part to documentaries and public talks.
Drone Sightings and UFO Research
Northland and Clas discussed the recent increase of drone sightings in the US and Sweden. Clas shared that while there was an uptick in drone sightings in Sweden, most of these were not actually drones but other objects such as planets. Northland expressed interest in the topic and mentioned the recent Congressional hearings on UFOs and UAPs. Clas also mentioned his involvement in a meeting with UFO researchers and the head of the French official UFO research unit.
Upcoming Chapter Activities and Training
Northland discussed the upcoming chapter activities, including the need for a presenter coordinator, field investigators, assistant presenters, AV help, and an event coordinator for community outreach. Northland also mentioned the upcoming Photo analysis training course in February in Colorado, Upcoming Field Investigator Boot Camp in Arizona in November, and the annual MUFON symposium in Cincinnati. The extraterrestrial joke of the month was brought to the group by the Itasca County Bigfoot Research Center. Northland encouraged anyone interested in these roles or the training course to contact them for more information.
Northland’s Spotlight Cases and Sightings
Northland discussed the spotlight cases from North Dakota and Minnesota. The North Dakota case, investigated by Dale, involved a sighting of unusual creatures near Tappan in 2006, which was reported to MUFON in 2012. The Minnesota case, investigated by Jer, involved a sighting of a metallic sphere near McGregor in 2021. The North Dakota case was closed as insufficient evidence, and the Minnesota case was closed as Unknown UAV. Jer also shared his personal experience of witnessing a similar object in the late 1980s. The conversation ended with a discussion on recent sightings in the Northland region, with Steve and Jer investigating two cases in Minnesota. The next meeting was scheduled for February 15th, 2025, with Katie Page presenting on the “Rocky Mountain Ranch High Strangeness”.
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Clas’s Bio:
Clas Svahn is a renowned Swedish UFO researcher, journalist, and author with a deep passion for the unexplained. He is best known for his extensive work on the mysterious “Ghost Rockets of Scandinavia”—a series of unidentified flying objects that were observed across Sweden and neighboring countries in the late 1940s, particularly during the summer of 1946. Svahn has dedicated much of his career to investigating these sightings, which were reported by both military personnel and civilians, and has worked tirelessly to preserve and analyze historical documentation related to these events.
As the co-founder of the Swedish UFO Network (UFO-Sverige), Svahn has been a leading figure in the Swedish UFO community for decades. He has written several books on UFO phenomena and has appeared in numerous media outlets to share his expertise. His commitment to the “Ghost Rocket” mystery has brought renewed attention to these intriguing sightings, fostering a deeper understanding of the phenomenon and its significance in the broader context of UFO research.
Svahn’s work is characterized by a meticulous, evidence-driven approach, and his passion for uncovering the truth behind these enigmatic events continues to inspire both seasoned researchers and newcomers to the UFO field.
Archives for the Unexplained (AFU) https://www.afu.se/
Clas Svahn’s book: Files of the unexplained. The hidden history and forgotten photographs from the world of the unknown Click Here
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