Welcome to the Insiders Section of our Website! Here you will find information on some of our more intriguing cases. You will also be able to learn more about Northland MUFON, MN MUFON, and our Field Investigators. As always, if you have any questions, would like to learn more, or if you would like to attend any of our monthly Field Investigator meetings, please contact us at NorthlandMUFONInfo@gmail.com.
Northland MUFON Insiders Content
Yes! Ufology is a Subject Academics Should be Researching!
Meet Matthew Hayes: A PhD that dared to complete his Doctorate with a Dissertation on the History of UFOs in Canada.
I’m an educator, researcher, and filmmaker.
Dr. Hayes teaches philosophy, politics, English, and ethics at Northern Lakes College. He received his PhD from Trent University and held a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Western Ontario. He studies conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, “cranks,” UFOs and the supernatural, and Cold War espionage.
My doctoral research was featured on CBC Radio’s Ideas, which became the subject of my book Search for the Unknown.
Dr. Hayes’ was kind enough to allow us to share his dissertation right here on our website. Here is Dr. Hayes’ Dissertation – Enjoy!
A_History_of_Canada_s_UFO_Investigation_1950_1995 Dr. Matthew Hayes
Thank you Dr. Matthew Hayes!
Class VII Jelly Fish UAP Spotted in the Northland!
During our Feb, 2024 Public Meeting a case of a Jelly Fish Shaped UAP that was Spotted and Photographed over the North Shore near Lutsen, MN was discussed.
See the Details Here!
In 2025 The Skywatcher Team Showcased a Larger Variant of the Jelly Fish UAP.
See Their Video Here!
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Fred Pallesen & Rainer Haseitl
Saturday Nov. 22nd, 2025
November 22nd Fred & Rainer Presentation:
“The Hessdalen Project”
Meeting Re-Cap:
In the previous meeting, Northland MUFON welcomed Erling Strand, who was also present. Fred Pallesen, the current CEO of Project Hessdalen, provided an insightful overview of the organization, which commenced in 1983.
Initially, the Norwegian military provided monitoring equipment. However, the organization has since evolved into a highly advanced system utilizing modern digital cameras and other monitoring devices that operate continuously in the “Blue Box” situated over the Hessdalen Valley. The Blue Box is a blue shipping container strategically positioned at the valley’s edge.
The objective is to establish a connected mesh network or multiple monitoring sites throughout the valley. All data collected will be uploaded to a “cloud” accessible for data analysis. Project Hessdalen envisions expanding this concept to create an open ADS, enabling global participation.
Rainer Haseitl, a computer scientist based in Germany, visits the Hessdalen Valley twice annually. He brings his expertise in remote monitoring equipment, including several self-designed devices. Notably, he has developed an affordable magnetic field data logging tool that offers a cost-effective DIY solution. Rainer has pledged to provide Northland MUFON with the schematic for this tool in the near future, which is highly anticipated.
In August 2024, Project Hessdalen deployed 49 of these mini data loggers in a grid pattern within the valley. These devices underwent rigorous testing in various weather conditions prior to their long-term placement. However, all data collected during the initial round appeared corrupted. Notably, the data loggers were positioned in an area that animals consistently avoid, which was the rationale behind their placement. Short-term monitoring tools did detect an anomalous magnetic field, distinct from the Earth’s magnetic field. A comprehensive exploration of technical data was presented during this engaging presentation.
We strongly recommend that you visit https://www.hessdalen.org to review the comprehensive data and film collection pertaining to Project Hessdalen. As a non-profit organization, Project Hessdalen welcomes all forms of support, including membership, one-time donations, and volunteer contributions.
For those interested in staying informed, a monthly newsletter is available at newsletter.hessdalen.org. Additionally, the discussion forum at discord.hessdalen.org provides a platform for further engagement and exchange of ideas.
Project Hessdalen offers annual field trips to the Hessdalen valley, catering to individuals interested in the scientific aspects of the phenomenon, the natural beauty of Norway, hiking opportunities, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals.
Northland MUFON was deeply appreciative of the presence of such knowledgeable and engaging guests, who, despite being seven hours ahead of our time, dedicated themselves to delivering their presentations late into the night.
Watch The Full Meeting from the Meeting Archives
Bios:
Fred Pallesen: Leadership and Outreach
Fred Pallesen serves as the CEO of Project Hessdalen. He is responsible for coordinating research efforts, managing public outreach, and maintaining the project’s infrastructure. His contact information is publicly listed on the official website, indicating his openness to collaboration and transparency.
Pallesen has been instrumental in:
- Expanding the project’s digital presence, including its YouTube channel and Discord community.
- Promoting citizen science and inviting volunteers to contribute equipment and expertise.
- Overseeing the development of the Anomaly Detection System housed in the Blue Box.
Rainer Haseitl: Technical Expertise and Field Research
Rainer Haseitl is a prominent technical contributor to Project Hessdalen. While less publicly profiled than Pallesen, Haseitl is known for his involvement in field investigations and instrumentation. According to a flyer from Northland MUFON, both Pallesen and Haseitl have presented findings and updates on the Hessdalen Lights, emphasizing their commitment to rigorous data collection and analysis.
Haseitl’s contributions likely include:
- Engineering support for sensor arrays and data logging systems.
- Participation in field expeditions and anomaly documentation.
- Collaboration with international researchers and UFO study groups.
Project Hessdalen remains one of the few long-term scientific efforts to study unexplained aerial phenomena. The work of Pallesen and Haseitl has helped maintain the project’s credibility and visibility in both academic and public circles. Their efforts have inspired similar initiatives in other regions and contributed to the broader discourse on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
Project Hessdalen Links: Website | Discord | Field Trips | Newsletter | YouTube | Donate
Interested in Viewing More Previous Meeting Recaps?
See them here: https://northlandmufon.com/meeting-re-caps
MN MUFON Presents:
Debbie Zeigelmeyer
Saturday Dec. 13, 2025
2:00pm – 5:00pm CST
New Brighton Community Center (New Brighton, MN) and Online!
Debbie will Present:
“Underwater Abductions”
Debbie will be with us via Zoom
Debbie’s Bio:
Debbie Ziegelmeyer joined MUFON in 2000 and became a Field Investigator shorty after. She is currently a MUFON Star Team Investigator, Missouri State Director, on the MUFON Business Board of Directors, a MUFON MARRS team member, co-founder of the MUFON Dive Team, and the MUFON Functional Director of Underwater Research and Recovery. She has over 1200 completed UFO investigations, with over 875 of them being MUFON sighting reports.
Debbie has been a Roswell 1947 crash investigator for over 25 years and is a member of Ted Phillips’s T.P.R.C. Team. In 2017 she was awarded both the “Roswell Incident Excellence Award” by the Roswell Daily Record, and MUFON “Field Investigator of the Year”. Debbie’s book “The Alien Colonization of Earth’s Waterways” which was released in September 2021, is A Reference Guide to UFO-USO Water Related Activity.
She and her husband Wayne currently live in southeast Missouri and own and manage Largo Properties, LLC. and Custom RV and Boat Storage. Debbie is also a PADI Scuba Instructor and owner of Missouri Scuba Diving, LLC.
Northland MUFON Presents:
Lenval Logan
Dec. 20th, 2025
2:00pm – 4:30pm Central Time Grand Rapids, MN – Fargo, ND – And Online!
Logan Will Present:
“A Conversation With Logan”
Logan will be with us via Zoom.
Q&A Session After the Presentation
Logan’s Bio:
Logan’s career bridges military intelligence, scientific skepticism, and public engagement with the unknown. Originally from the UK, Lenval “Logan” served for 20 years in the US Airforce and 15 years as a government contractor. He has had a long interest in and studied unexplained phenomena and scientific inquiry. He’s an active member of MUFON, Scientific Coalition for UAO Studies, and National Capital Area Skeptics. Became a member of the U.S. government’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force, focusing on analyzing and identifying unexplained aerial objects. He Investigated reports of unidentified craft near nuclear sites and military installations and advocated for transparency and better data collection in the field of UAPs.
He is the CEO of Phenom LLC, which developed the Phenom app—a platform for reporting UAP and paranormal sightings. The app aims to democratize data collection and reduce stigma around unexplained phenomena.
Media Appearances:
- Featured in James Fox’s documentary The Program
- Appears in The Age of Disclosure by Dan Farah and Lue Elizondo
- Participated in Season 5 of The Proof Is Out There on The History Channel
- Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast (Episode #2264)
MN MUFON Presents:
Camille James Harman
Saturday Jan. 10th, 2026
2:00pm – 5:00pm CST
New Brighton Community Center (New Brighton, MN) and Online!
Camille will Present:
“TBD”
Camille will be with us via Zoom
Camille’s Bio:
Camille James Harman, MFA, is an actress and UFO experiencer with such credits as: the Oscar-winning film Vice, in the role of Mary Matalin, as well as Shameless, the Lifetime movie A Daughter’s Deceit and numerous films, web series, commercials and music videos. Harman was Executive Producer on the award-winning short film Toro de Oro. In 1992, she won the Storer Boone Award in New Orleans for Best Supporting Actress in The Playboy of the Western World. In 2022 she won three international Best Actress Awards for the short film Tigerlily.
In late 1995, soon after moving to LA from New Orleans, Harman had her first UFO sighting. Abduction experiences followed. She underwent hypnosis sessions with Barbara Lamb and Yvonne Smith, which revealed medical experiences with presumed aliens and human military as well as positive light beings of pure love. She also wrote for UFO magazine from 2000-2004, which allowed her to meet many legendary UFO researchers.
Read more on IMDB HERE
Northland MUFON Presents:
Scott Wolter
Jan. 17th, 2026
2:00pm – 4:30pm Central Time Grand Rapids, MN – Fargo, ND – And Online!
Scott Will Present:
“The Cremona Document: The Book of the Wars of the Lord, and the Yeshua Scroll.”
Scott Will Be Live In Person in Grand Rapids and via Zoom!
Q&A Session After the Presentation
Synopsis: This presentation will give a brief background on the history of a compendium of Knights Templar maps, letters, artifacts, and encrypted documents collectively called the Cremona Document. This lecture will present the latest material discovered and deciphered over the past two years including the amazing discovery of potentially world-changing, deeply encrypted messages collectively called, The Yeshua Scroll.
Scott’s Bio:
Scott Wolter is a Forensic Geologist who has operated American Petrographic Services Inc., a Material Forensic Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota, since 1990. He is a Master Mason, 32-degree Scottish Rite Freemason, a Sir Knight in the York Rite with Zion Commandery #2, a soon to be 8th Grade Frater in the SRCIF, North Dakota College and a member of the Martinist Order. Scott has written six books focused on the theme of “Templars in America“. Scott Hosted four seasons of the History Channel show, America Unearthed and has appeared in several television shows and the popular streaming series, Mysteries of the Knights Templar on Gaia.
MN MUFON Presents:
Ryan Wood
Saturday Feb. 14th, 2026
2:00pm – 5:00pm CST
New Brighton Community Center (New Brighton, MN) and Online!
Ryan will Present:
“TBD”
Ryan will be with us via Zoom
Ryan’s Bio:
Ryan S. Wood, born in Maryland and raised in Southern California, is a distinguished UFOlogist and researcher, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Robert M. Wood, who was involved in UFO physics and anti-gravity research at Douglas Aircraft. Ryan graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1978, with degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, later building a career in marketing, sales engineering, and corporate management across multiple industries, including aerospace, energy conservation, and fusion technology. He is currently the CEO of Electric Fusion Systems Inc.
Wood is widely regarded as a leading expert on the Majestic-12 documents and the 1941 Cape Girardeau UFO crash. He has lectured extensively, taught college courses on the subject, and organized seven international UFO crash retrieval symposia 2003-2009. He has been featured in numerous television programs, including on the History Channel and ABC News, and has been a guest on popular radio shows like Coast to Coast AM. Additionally, Wood manages the website MajesticDocuments.com and co-produced The Secret, a television documentary that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel, exploring the authenticity of the Majestic-12 documents.
He has authored several books on the topic, including Majic Eyes Only: Earth’s Encounters with Extraterrestrial Technology, The AI UFOlogist and a soon to be published work UFOs: Who Knows? He is a key figure in UFO research conferences like MUFON and CITD. Through his investigative efforts, Wood has become a leading voice in unraveling the truth behind historical UFO cases, advocating for greater transparency and the release of classified information related to UFOs. His current interest is on building www.ufodex.com, an online AI-powered intelligence investigation and knowledge tool, along with a focus on Anti-Gravity investigations.
Northland MUFON Presents:
– To Be Announced –
Feb. 28th 2026
2:00pm – 4:30pm CST Grand Rapids, MN – Fargo, ND – And Online!
Guest Presentation:
“TBD”
MN MUFON Presents:
Mike Ricksecker
Saturday March, 2026
2:00pm – 5:00pm CST
New Brighton Community Center (New Brighton, MN) and Online!
Mike will Present:
“TBD”
Mike will be with us via Zoom
Mike’s Bio:
Researcher Mike Ricksecker is the author of the award-winning Travels Through Time, Amazon best-sellers A Walk In The Shadows and Alaska’s Mysterious Triangle, as well as several historic paranormal books. He has appeared on multiple television shows and programs, including History Channel’s Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Travel Channel’s The Alaska Triangle, Discovery+’s Fright Club, Animal Planet’s The Haunted, multiple series on Gaia TV, and more. Mike is the producer and director of the docu-series, The Shadow Dimension, available on several streaming platforms, and produces additional full-length content on ancient wisdom, lost civilizations, UFOs, and the supernatural on his extensive YouTube channel.
For more than seven years he has hosted The Edge of the Rabbit Hole livestream show and he also hosts the Connecting the Universe interactive class on his online learning platform, the Connected Universe Portal. He operates his own book publishing and video production company, Haunted Road Media, representing a number of authors, and winning the award for Excellent Media In The Paranormal Field at the 2019 Shockfest Film Festival.
Mike also hosts the annual Stargates of Ancient Egypt Tour, an exploration of Egypt’s pyramids and temples for lost advanced technologies, the secrets of esoteric alchemy, and ancient stargates.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mike is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a background in Intelligence and a degree in computer simulation programming. He’s been researching unexplained phenomena across the world for over 30 years.
Dive into the experiences of Roger Kvande in his book “Extraterrestrial Odyssey”
Back on April 22, 1966, Roger Kvande had a remarkable experience. One that so very few of us humans can have. He piloted a UFO right down main street in the middle of the afternoon in Bagley MN! He has also had a lifetime of experiences that most of us can’t comprehend. Read all about Roger and what he’s gone through. You’ll think twice the next time look up in the sky! Roger has been so kind as to offer back to Northland a portion of each book he sells. Get them while they are available!
Available on Amazon and other outlets.
Read Stan Gordon’s Yearly update Click here!
Stan Gordon has presented to Northland in 2024, his presentation on The UFO, Bigfoot, and Orb connection was absolutely fascinating!
Check out our YouTube channel to watch that meeting. Or just scroll to our Past meeting archive on this page!
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