Overview
At the Red Baron Arena in Marshall, a spring vendor fair turned into a platform for fringe‑culture storytelling on Saturday, May 5, 2026. Historian, author and self‑identified psychic Adrian Lee used his booth to promote his recently published books and to recount a series of paranormal investigations that have attracted media attention in southwest Minnesota. While the event also featured local crime‑related anecdotes, Lee’s most widely reported claim was a UFO sighting he says occurred during a cemetery investigation in Redwood Falls.
UFO Encounter in Redwood Falls
Lee described the incident as “three UFOs hovering in the sky for about 20 minutes” while he and a small team were conducting a paranormal survey of a cemetery. According to Lee, the group captured video footage and observed “spikes on electromagnetic meters” and “equipment going nuts,” prompting him to contact MUFON (the Mutual UFO Network). MUFON officials, quoted by Lee, called the sighting “one of the most impressive UFO sightings in the whole of Minnesota” because of the alleged video evidence and anomalous instrument readings. Lee’s account, however, remains unverified by independent investigators; the footage has not been released publicly, and no corroborating radar data has been reported.
Bigfoot and Ghost Theories
During the same presentation, Lee expanded on his long‑standing interest in cryptozoology, recounting field trips with “experts on cryptozoology” who, he said, produced “photographs of two hominid creatures” near Henderson. Lee argues that the lack of physical evidence—such as carcasses or roadkill—suggests that Bigfoot, if it exists, is “paranormal… a ghost of a Neanderthal man.” He contends that a spectral entity could leave footprints while remaining “ethereal and physical at the same time,” citing personal experiences of hearing footsteps and feeling objects moved during investigations. These statements reflect Lee’s broader hypothesis that many legendary creatures may be manifestations of lingering spirits rather than biological organisms.
Professional Background and Media Presence
Born in London, England, Lee holds a Ph.D. in history and has spent three decades researching paranormal phenomena worldwide. He founded the International Paranormal Society, leads tours and lectures across southwest Minnesota, and previously hosted a television series produced in Minneapolis—though the show “didn’t work out,” according to Lee. A publishing deal and a local radio program followed, reportedly because “people liked his accent.” At the vendor show, Lee displayed his books and offered psychic readings, claiming to receive “incredibly detailed information” about clients’ deceased relatives, a skill he describes as “clairvoyant” and “100 % accurate.”
Community Context and Reception
The vendor fair, organized by the Red Baron Arena, is an annual event that draws artisans, food vendors, and local historians. Organizers highlighted the “ghosts and crime” theme as a way to showcase regional folklore alongside public‑safety discussions. While some attendees expressed enthusiasm for Lee’s storytelling, others remained skeptical, noting the absence of verifiable data for the UFO and Bigfoot claims. Local law‑enforcement representatives, who were present to discuss recent crime trends, did not comment on the paranormal content but emphasized that the fair provided a “safe space for community members to share diverse interests.”
Overall, Lee’s presentation added a distinctive, if controversial, dimension to the spring vendor show, underscoring the enduring public fascination with unexplained phenomena in Minnesota’s rural landscape.
