Mysterious Meteor Lights Up Northern Minnesota with Explosive Boom
TL;DR
Authorities in northern Minnesota suspect that a meteor caused a bright flash and loud boom felt across parts of the region on Monday evening. Beltrami County Emergency Management received numerous reports of a bright blue/white flash in the sky followed by an incredibly loud explosion. Home surveillance video captured the blast, which shook windows, walls, and rattled dishes. County authorities speculate it was a meteor and will follow up with other agencies for further investigation.
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- Video: Meteor suspected in Monday evening blast that shook homes in parts of northern Minnesota MPR News
- Meteor likely caused bright light, boom in Bemidji FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Flash and sonic boom in the night sky over parts of northwestern Minnesota; What was it? KFGO
- Watch: Bright flash and explosive boom in northern Minnesota 'likely a meteor' Bring Me The News
- Flash, boom rattles Beltrami County and neighboring counties KSTP
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