Bright flash, boom reported in rural Minnesota likely a meteor, officials say
Minnesota officials said reports of a bright light and booming sound in rural Beltrami County on Monday night were likely caused by a meteor.
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Minnesota officials said reports of a bright light and booming sound in rural Beltrami County on Monday night were likely caused by a meteor.
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