{"id":58706,"date":"2026-10-18T11:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T16:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58706"},"modified":"2026-10-17T09:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:50:12","slug":"stevens-county-11-foot-space-object-found-in-cornfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/stevens-county-11-foot-space-object-found-in-cornfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Stevens County 11-Foot Space Object Found in Cornfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Stevens County: 11-Foot Space Object Found in Cornfield<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SCOTT TOWNSHIP, STEVENS COUNTY, MN (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 A massive metallic object, possibly from space, was discovered in a Stevens County cornfield on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The unusual discovery has drawn the attention of local, state, and federal authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The Stevens County Sheriff&#8217;s Office received a report about foreign debris at approximately 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The caller reported a large, unknown object lying in a cornfield in Scott Township.<\/p>\n<p>Deputies responded and confirmed the presence of a metallic object measuring approximately 11 feet in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities described the debris as possibly originating from space, although its exact identity remains unknown.<\/p>\n<h2>Large Metallic Object Discovered in Cornfield<\/h2>\n<p>The unexpected discovery prompted questions about how the massive object reached the rural Minnesota field.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have not confirmed whether the debris came from a spacecraft, satellite, rocket, or another source.<\/p>\n<p>The object appears to be a large piece of metal, according to photographs shared in news coverage.<\/p>\n<p>However, its purpose, manufacturer, and original location have not been publicly identified.<\/p>\n<p>The Sheriff&#8217;s Office has not reported any injuries connected to the discovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Photo: Possible Space Debris in Stevens County<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58709\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Stevens-County-11-Foot-Space-Object-Found-in-Cornfield.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58709\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Stevens-County-11-Foot-Space-Object-Found-in-Cornfield.jpg\" alt=\"Stevens County 11-Foot Space Object Found in Cornfield\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Stevens-County-11-Foot-Space-Object-Found-in-Cornfield.jpg 480w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Stevens-County-11-Foot-Space-Object-Found-in-Cornfield-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stevens County 11-Foot Space Object Found in Cornfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>State and Federal Agencies Respond<\/h2>\n<p>Following the discovery, authorities contacted the Minnesota Duty Officer to report the unusual debris.<\/p>\n<p>Federal agencies also responded after receiving notification of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The Stevens County Sheriff&#8217;s Office is working closely with state and federal officials during the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The agencies are attempting to identify the object and determine who owns it.<\/p>\n<p>Officials also plan to notify the owner once ownership has been established.<\/p>\n<p>Another priority involves developing a plan to remove the debris from the cornfield.<\/p>\n<p>No confirmed removal date was included in the Sheriff&#8217;s Office statement.<\/p>\n<h2>Officials Say There Is No Public Danger<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the object&#8217;s unusual appearance, authorities have determined that the incident presents no danger to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The Sheriff&#8217;s Office emphasized that officials are coordinating their response with several government agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The exact circumstances surrounding the object&#8217;s arrival remain unclear.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not identified its origin or explained how it reached the field.<\/p>\n<p>There has also been no official confirmation that the object actually traveled through space.<\/p>\n<h2>Investigation Continues in Western Minnesota<\/h2>\n<p>Scott Township is located in Stevens County in western Minnesota, near the Morris area.<\/p>\n<p>The discovery has attracted attention beyond the county as officials investigate the unusual metal debris.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can find local agency information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenscountymn.gov\/868\/Sheriff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stevens County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional coverage and photographs are available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2026\/10\/15\/space-debris-possibly-found-in-stevens-county-minnesota-cornfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MPR News<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/space-object-recovered-stevens-county-cornfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FOX 9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NASA website<\/a> also provides general information about space missions and orbital debris.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have not announced a final identification of the object or confirmed its owner.<\/p>\n<p>Further information is expected to depend on the findings of the agencies involved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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