Declassified FBI Records Detail Reported Multi-Colored Flashing Object Sighting in Anoka, Minnesota

Details of the Anoka Police Department Observation

According to the records, the incident began at approximately 1:17 a. m. on February 19, 2025. At least three employees of the Anoka Police Department reported observing an unusual object near the western horizon while conducting an after-action briefing.

The group initially observed the object hovering in the sky and later relocated to the Anoka Municipal Ramp to gain a better view. The witness statements provided detailed descriptions of the phenomenon, noting its size was estimated to be comparable to an SUV or school bus.

Witnesses described the object using vivid imagery: one stated it appeared as six 'hula-hoops with lights around each loop,' resembling an orbital diagram of an atom. Another description noted a sphere shape emitting red, blue, green, and white light, likened by one witness to a 'tie dye' shirt in motion.

Reported Movement and Trajectory

The records detail highly unusual movement patterns. Witnesses reported that the object appeared to rapidly change position multiple times during the sighting, with one account noting it moved toward Monticello.

Specific descriptions of the motion included traveling '30–40 miles in a few seconds,' or moving in ways that 'skipped across the sky like a stone on a pond. ' Other movement was described as flowing 'like a leaf floating on a breeze. '.

The object's path also reportedly brought it near the Monticello Nuclear Power Generation Plant. The documentation also mentions a separate, daytime video captured by another witness approximately five miles from the primary sighting location, suggesting multiple instances of observation.

Evidence and Documentation Released

The National Archives released a three-second clip derived from one witness's attempt to capture video using binoculars. The witness noted that while the cold weather prevented the use of more advanced optics, they hoped for future opportunities to monitor such objects.

In addition to the blurry video evidence, the records include detailed witness accounts and FBI review documents. These materials are part of the 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection,' a federal archive created under the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

What the Documents Confirm

The released records confirm that an observation involving at least three Anoka Police Department employees took place on February 19, 2025. They also confirm the existence of a federal archive dedicated to preserving and releasing government records related to UAP sightings.

Furthermore, the documents establish that the sighting was reported by sworn police officers, with Anoka Police Chief Andy Youngquist confirming at least one witness was an officer.

What Remains Unclear About the Sighting

Crucially, while the records provide extensive detail on what was seen and how it moved, they do not offer any definitive conclusion or identification of the object. The documents state that the matter was later closed without further investigative action.

The nature of the flashing lights—whether they were attempting to emulate typical aviation navigation lights—remains speculative within the witness accounts. The records themselves do not identify the February 19, 2025, object or provide any definitive explanation for its presence.