Minneapolis: Mystery Object Crashes into House, Startling Residents

Minneapolis Mystery: Object Crashes into House, Rattling ResidentsMinneapolis Mystery: Object Crashes into House, Rattling Residents Minneapolis, Minnesota – A mysterious object slammed into a house in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Friday evening, startling the occupants and leaving behind a gaping hole in the roof. Around 7:30 p.m., residents of the house on 15th Avenue Southeast heard a loud crash followed by the sound of shattering glass. They rushed outside to find a large, dark object embedded in the roof of their home. The object, which authorities later identified as a meteorite, had punched through the roof and landed in an upstairs bedroom. No one was injured in the incident. “It was like something out of a movie,” said homeowner John Smith. “We heard this tremendous noise and thought a car had crashed into the house.” Smith and his family called 911, and Minneapolis police and fire crews responded to the scene. The authorities cordoned off the area and began an investigation. “We’re still trying to determine exactly what this object is,” said police spokesperson Sgt. John Elder. “It looks like some kind of meteorite, but we need to send it to a lab for analysis.” The paramedics examined the residents and declared them physically unharmed. However, some of them reported feeling shaken and disoriented. “I’m still in shock,” said Smith’s wife, Mary. “I can’t believe something like this happened to us.” The incident has attracted national attention, with experts and enthusiasts alike speculating about the origin and composition of the meteorite. “It’s a very rare occurrence to have a meteorite strike a house,” said Dr. Susannah Gross, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Minnesota. “It’s a reminder that these objects are constantly entering our atmosphere, and most of the time they burn up before they reach the ground.” The meteorite is currently in the custody of the University of Minnesota, where scientists will study it to determine its age, composition, and trajectory. Residents in the neighborhood are urged to stay alert and report any unusual sightings or objects to the authorities. The police and fire departments have increased patrols in the area as a precautionary measure.