Reported Crop Circles for the State of Minnesota -

Cottage Grove, Washington County (July 24, 2004)

Five 27’ circles found in oats by farmer Gene Smallidge in a ‘thought-bubble’-type design. No tracks were found leading into any of the circles, and there were no tram lines in the field. The formation was located a ½ mile away from any access point behind a fenced-in area.

No mechanical damage was found. BLT, Inc, reportedly had soil and plant samples collected.

Crop type: oats

Source and Photo: Jeffrey Wilson, South Washington County Bulletin
 

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