What exactly was in the air that summer? Reports of “flying saucers” a new term flooded into police stations and newspapers all over the U.S., including in the Upper Midwest, 75 years ago this summer.
The term “flying saucer” was born 75 years ago this summer after numerous sightings all over the country. North Dakotans called in reports, too, while others decided to have a little fun with the whole ordeal.