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8. Oh Ocelot II, those are exactly what we saw.

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 02:08 AM

Nov 12

It was stunning to see them so close to the cities. I lived here from 1976-2009 minus 4 years and only ever saw northern lights from Sandstone.

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Sometimes, there are too many coincidences [View all] JMCKUSICK Nov 11 OP

All-news DC radio station WTOP says the northern lights migjt mahatmakanejeeves Nov 11 #1

We're about ten to twelve miles north of Minneapolis JMCKUSICK Nov 11 #2

I'm in south Minneapolis, only about 3 miles from downtown, Ocelot II Nov 12 #5

Oh Ocelot II, those are exactly what we saw. JMCKUSICK Nov 12 #8

Wonderful!! TY electric_blue68 Nov 12 #9

I am glad that... 2naSalit Nov 11 #3

As the poster above you noted, JMCKUSICK Nov 12 #7

You have an open soul, John some_of_us_are_sane Nov 11 #4

(Psst! I agree with you 100% some_of_ud_are_sane) JMCKUSICK Nov 12 #6

Agree wholeheartedly!! wordstroken Nov 12 #10

Incredible experiences for you, John. wordstroken Nov 12 #11