Minnesota UFO Sightings Ranking (2021)

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📝 Description

The item 'Minnesota UFO Sightings Ranking (2021)' appears to refer to a state-by-state ranking published around 2021 based on NUFORC data analyzed by Stacker. In 2021 Minnesota was ranked 24th among U.S. states for reported UFO sightings, with 1,482 sightings cited in the compilation. The data underpinning the ranking come from NUFORC’s database, which aggregates sightings dating back to 1400 but for modern counts primarily covers reports from 1995 onward. Since 2021, subsequent coverage has continued to reference Minnesota as a mid‑tier state in terms of per-state sightings, with city-level and map-based presentations (e.g., Axios Minnesota map; Stacker’s state/city rundowns) continuing to show Minnesota features in middle of the rankings rather than near the top or bottom. Notable Minnesota-related cases often cited in historical summaries include the 1979 Val Johnson incident in which a deputy’s car was reportedly involved with a ball of light, though this is usually presented as a famous anecdote within broader state sighting data rather than a single event defining the ranking.

🔍 Circumstances

Ranking based on NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center) data; compiled and analyzed by Stack­er. The data span reports dating back to 1400, with modern counts concentrated from the mid-1990s onward. The Minnesota figure cited for 2021 is 1,482 sightings, placing Minnesota at No. 24 among the states in the Stack­er presentation. The ranking is state-wide and does not correspond to a single incident. Additional context includes maps and city-level tallies in later reports (e.g., Axios Minnesota map and Stack­er city rankings).

👤 Physical Description

Not applicable (statewide data ranking; no single object described).

ℹ️ Additional Details

- Source data: NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center) counts used by Stack­er to rank states. - Minnesota’s 2021 rank: No. 24 with 1,482 sightings. - Data are retrospective tallies, not a single event. - Later reporting (2023–2025) shows Minnesota continuing to appear in mid-range rankings with city-level analyses and maps (e.g., Axios Minnesota map; Stack­er Minnesota city studies). - Notable Minnesota case often cited in context of U.S. sighting lore is the 1979 Val Johnson incident, though it is discussed as part of state sighting history rather than a defining event for the ranking.

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