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Small Town Treasure Hunts

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Wicked Nick

Is it like Grand Old Day, where you can just stand someplace, and hear them for free?

 :cool:
Thu, 07/31/2008 - 2:34 PM Permalink
katsmeow

Not sure - never been.

All I know is that its in park and the band will be under the hockey tent.... but if I go - I would want to be up close and personal... us cats need that kind of attendtion once in a while!

 :wink:
Thu, 07/31/2008 - 2:37 PM Permalink
barefootguy

Centerville Clue #1:

Medallion time is here again go out all of you with a grin.

Look at a park where people picnic and if your guess which one, it will be no gimic.
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 2:23 PM Permalink
katsmeow

Sorry - I forgot that this hunt started. It's 1pm on Saturday, Clue 6 is on the hotline and medallion is not found yet....

Vadnais Heights Heritage Days Medallion Hunt

$200 cash prize Hotline 651-204-6017

8/11/2008 - Medallion Hunt Clue #1

Once upon a time in the City of Vadnais Heights,

Dwelled a medallion with a prize so right.

Within the town boundries upon public land

The treasure is hidden so find it if you can.

8/12/2008 - Medallion Hunt Clue #2

The medallion lies nestled in a place so serene

No playgrounds or sports fields are to be seen.

The prize is surrounded by nature and trees so tall

It peacefully waits to be found before the leaves fall.

8/13/2008 - Medallion Hunt Clue #3

The way to arrive at the medallion's abode

Is neither a lane, street, avenue nor road.

Start at Petula Clark's destination then southwest you'll range

On the city's namesake but watch for the name change.

8/14/2008 - Medallion Hunt Clue #4

Shimmering water greets you at the entrance door

With houses all around that most would adore.

Once you're inside take a long look around

The medallion is lying in wait to be found.

8/15/2008 - Medallion Hunt Clue #5

The quest for the medallion requires neither shovel nor rake

A set of garden gloves and a little work is all that it takes.

Hidden in a small box that smells ever so sweet

Under the foilage is where you will meet.
Sat, 08/16/2008 - 10:00 AM Permalink
me2

pretty straight forward clues

so it musta been found by now
Mon, 08/18/2008 - 7:55 AM Permalink
me2

wonder what the prize is
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 11:13 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

thats what I was trying to figure out, too...

If its just simply being on the radio, that would still kinda be cool....
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 12:05 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

clue 1 DNR

clue 2 the bleatchers By Channel 5 (AKA) BFG's Favret spot to chuck

clue 3 is the dairy barn!!

clue 4 the Makret down the back alley for the DNR where everyone thinks the beer grading is!! It is right across the alley from the Polltry barn!!

LOL Dont ask how I know all of them!! :eyeroll: :wink: :wink: :eyeroll:

I got my ways!! and I am keeping them to my self!!
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 7:22 PM Permalink
KITCH

  • GOLDEN STAR TREASURE HUNT

    A $500.00 cash prize is given to the person who can figure out the 15 clues. The Golden Star will be hidden within the city limits on public property. (NOT at Inver Wood Golf Course). It will not be buried, so do not dig for it! 5 Clues a day (15 Total) will be posted by 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 4-7th at City Hall and the Parks and Recreation Office. Contest ends 9:00 A.M. Monday September 8th, 2008. The Winner MUST own a 2008 Inver Grove Heights Days button. NOTE: the "Golden Star" is about 4" and says "Inver Grove Heights Days GOLDEN STAR" on it. Call 651-450-2585 if you find the star. Call the Hotline, 651-450-2489 for updates.
  • Fri, 09/05/2008 - 8:17 AM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    Iceman.... you see that???
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 8:23 AM Permalink
    CerealKiller

    Lets do it come get me!!!!!!!!!
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 8:35 AM Permalink
    CerealKiller

    just tried to call and there is nothing there!! I would like to know if it is still out there it started yesterday!!!
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 8:41 AM Permalink
    Clue Master

    Becksie Found It!!!

    sorry guys

    We were out there for no more than 10 minutes. She said that she needed to find it fast since I needed to get off my feet. Thanks Becks!

    Great job babe
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 5:13 PM Permalink
    Terry

    Congratulations Becksie on the find!

    Good to see you out and about a bit, CM. You're looking good!
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 5:18 PM Permalink
    ares

    way to go becks. isn't that 2 igh hunts for you now?
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 5:33 PM Permalink
    diggin4it

    :cool: :grin: :cool: :grin:

    Congratulations - saweeeet!!!

    :grin: :grin: :grin:
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 5:35 PM Permalink
    l and a mommy

    It's great to see that your able to get up and out and about a little bit!
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 8:53 PM Permalink
    becksie

    Yes, indeed!

    Thanks to CM for picking the park! Finding it so quickly was such a fluke, I just have to believe it was meant to be... :grin: :smile:

    Ironically, the reason I went the way I did (and found the star) was to go check on him and make sure he was sitting at the picnic bench that he was supposed to be waiting at (of course, he wasn't there) :eyeroll: :sillygrin:

    if not for that...who knows????
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
    barefootguy

    Congrats Becks!
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 9:48 PM Permalink
    becksie

    thanks :grin:
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    but you stole that from us, ya know... :coolfrown:

    nah, just kidding....

    congrats! :sillygrin:
    Fri, 09/05/2008 - 9:59 PM Permalink
    KITCH

    congrats!!!
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 3:48 AM Permalink
    tim_the_hunter

    way to go becks, way to get the momentum rolling for the chains.
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 4:40 AM Permalink
    OT

    Congratulations becksie! And good to see that CM still has both of his legs intact. :grin:
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 6:28 AM Permalink
    KC0GRN

    Wow, congrats Becks! You're getting to be aregular finder on that one I think :smile:
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 6:43 AM Permalink
    becksie

    I'm so glad CM picked the right park! :grin:

    Fun is WAY more fun when you're with a friend!
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 6:46 AM Permalink
    mrmnmikey

    Wow! Cool you guys!
    Sat, 09/06/2008 - 7:06 AM Permalink
    CerealKiller

    congrats YOu 2 glade you to found it!!
    Sun, 09/07/2008 - 8:31 AM Permalink
    zephyrus

    Congratulations!

    Wow... I didn't know Becksie hunted with Chippendales dancers!
    Sun, 09/07/2008 - 9:32 AM Permalink
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    Mon, 09/08/2008 - 5:54 AM Permalink
    KITCH

    so on the finders list..

    put down

    becksie??

    or becksie and CM??
    Mon, 09/08/2008 - 5:57 AM Permalink
    tim_the_hunter

    becksie and handicapable
    Mon, 09/08/2008 - 6:23 AM Permalink
    Clue Master

    Bwah!!
    Mon, 09/08/2008 - 8:17 PM Permalink
    becksie

    either CM & Becksie...or I like Tim's suggestion, too!
    Tue, 09/09/2008 - 5:13 PM Permalink
    KITCH

    cha win??
    Thu, 09/11/2008 - 2:13 PM Permalink
    me2

    0730 Nascar Hitch Cover & Blanket

    No small numbers - nothing under 500 won anything? weird
    Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:41 AM Permalink
    KITCH

    FALCON HEIGHTS

  • WINTERFEST*

    Winterfest is just around the corner! Sunday, January 25th from 1pm-4pm come out to the park and celebrate the season Minnesota is well known for.

    Warm up by the bonfire with some hot chocolate and s'mores while listening to the tunes by Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton.

    Participate in fun winter activities:

    * Ice Skating -weather/ice permitting. Please bring your own skates!

        * Winter Games and Craft

        * Horse drawn hay rides

        * Hunt for the hidden falcon to win a $50.00 Target card!

    Saturday,

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    January 25th

    1pm - 4pm

    Community Park (Roselawn and Cleveland)
  • Thu, 01/22/2009 - 7:00 AM Permalink
    KITCH

    Putting a wrench in your winter hibernation plans

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    Submitted by Karla on January 21, 2009 - 3:12pm.

    EP coffeeshop wants to get you out treasure hunting

    By Karla Wennerstrom

    Sheldon Smith was the second depot agent in Eden Prairie. He built the red brick house with white trim which is now home to Eden PrairieÂ’s Dunn Bros.

    “Legend” has it that as he was working on the house, 132 years ago,

    he lost a wrench.

    Can you find it?

    Ann Schuster, franchise owner of Eden PrairieÂ’s West Dunn Bros. said the lucky treasure hunter who finds Sheldon SmithÂ’s rusty wrench will receive a $150 gift card to the coffee shop.

    “I was thinking about what we could do to create some excitement in the winter,” Schuster said. She said January is a difficult month in the coffee business. She and her staff came up with an idea for the treasure hunt.

    The Dunn Bros. at the Smith-Douglas-More House is partnering with the city of Eden Prairie in the hunt, which is set to begin with clues posted in the coffeeshop on Feb. 1. A clue is to be posted at the Eden Prairie Road Dunn Bros. every day at 4 p.m.

    I'm betting on the Brass family!!!!
    Fri, 01/30/2009 - 12:37 PM Permalink
    Brassmonkey

    I'm in.
    Fri, 01/30/2009 - 1:05 PM Permalink
    KC0GRN

    Shoot you can use the gift card for coffee to keep you up for the entire hunt next year :wink:



    ^^^^ BrassMonkey next year.
    Fri, 01/30/2009 - 2:09 PM Permalink
    incrediblemagpie

    Do we have to wait outside the coffee shop until 4:00 pm? :pbpt:

    Is there going to be a conference call? That was fun! :wink:
    Fri, 01/30/2009 - 3:18 PM Permalink
    Mad_Dach5und

    Breaker One, Breaker One, Might be Mad but I ain't dumb...

    Mad_Dach5und here, any y'all Coolers home on the Swe'Holler Net? c'mon back!


    I think I'm ready for another conference call...
    Fri, 01/30/2009 - 3:23 PM Permalink
    tim_the_hunter

    More specific I put my money on Mrs. Brassmonkey
    Sat, 01/31/2009 - 6:22 AM Permalink
    KITCH

    heh...I was thinkin' Brasscat :pbpt:
    Sat, 01/31/2009 - 7:17 AM Permalink
    Brassmonkey

    Just checking in, looking for the clue today.

    Mrs Brassmonkey loves Dunn Bros. I think Tim has the right idea.
    Sun, 02/01/2009 - 9:43 AM Permalink
    incrediblemagpie

    First Clue

    Sheldon's wrench is now lost in a park on the prairie.

    Eden is sure, the place for your query.

    The hunt is now launched for your pleasure today.

    Come hunt for the wrench where we all play.

    Might want to start a new thread :smile:
    Sun, 02/01/2009 - 2:05 PM Permalink