On July 18th, 2024 in the small town of Jasper, Minnesota, something most peculiar occurred. Farmer John was out in his fields at first light as always, when he spotted something hovering above his prized pumpkin patch. As it came closer he saw it was some sort of aircraft, but unlike anything he had ever seen before. It was perfectly round and silent as could be.

Farmer John hesitated, not sure what to make of this mysterious machine. Before he could decide whether to run towards it or away, the top opened with a smooth hiss and out popped what appeared to be a small gray fellow with a bulbous head and oversized black eyes. It floated towards Farmer John who had to pinch himself to be sure he wasn't still dreaming.

The being motioned with its long spindly fingers in a way the farmer understood as non-threatening. It produced a device that projected images of other worlds, some with three suns, others with crimson skies and seas of ammonia. Information was being shared between the curious visitors and bemused farmer. After an hour of gestures and illustrations, the creature tipped its head in a farewell nod and rose back into its spacecraft.

The pilot flashed a series of lights that Farmer John would later learn was a "thank you" in their language before cruising silently back up into the clouds. Though none could explain the odd encounter, news of the friendly farmer's meeting with beings from beyond soon spread nationwide. It seems even the sleepy prairie town of Jasper was not immune to visits from the stars on that strange summer morn.