2015 Kanabec County Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 7:41 PM

Kirsten Faurie | Times

Tanya Hatch (far right) found the 2015 treasure with help from her mother, Margo, and fiancé, Glenn.

The 26th Annual Kanabec County Treasure Hunt ended Aug. 3 when Tanya Hatch found and brought in the hidden treasure hunt medallion, winning her the $1,000 prize. The prize was hidden halfway under a piece of tree bark in the brush at the Ann River public boat access just south of Mora.

She and her family make a tradition of searching for the treasure each year, and even won a previous year.

Sponsored by local businesses, the treasure hunt begins with the hiding of a treasure hunt medallion somewhere in Kanabec County on public property.

The medallion is hidden where it can be found without hunters needing to dig or use any tools.

Then 12 clues where to find the treasure are released, once per day until someone finds the medallion and brings it to Kanabec Publications to claim their prize.

The prize for finding the hidden medallion is $1,000 if the hunter purchased a 2015 treasure hunt medallion; the prize is only $500 if the hunter did not purchase a medallion.

This year the treasure hunt theme was Las Vegas gambling.

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Monday, July 20, 2015

Find Date

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Finders

Name

Tanya Hatch

Prize

Maximum Prize

$1000

Awarded Prize

$1,000

Location

General Location

Ann River Boat Access

45.845177, -93.294225

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 7:00 PM

Here’s the deal – it’s a sure bet the 2015 Treasure Hunt Medallion is hidden somewhere in Kanabec County (NOT Las Vegas). No tools are needed, no digging is required and it is hidden on public property.
Go all in – we wager you’ll love it if you hit the jackpot.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Monday, July 20, 2015, 7:00 PM

Good treasure hunting skills will lead you to the mother lode.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to large loads of dirt that can be found near the landing.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:00 PM

The joker’s always wild and so is the great outdoors.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue references the outdoors.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 7:00 PM

You can hit it big while visiting the Venetian, Sands or Mirage.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to the sandy area around the landing.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Thursday, July 23, 2015, 7:00 PM

It’s not gambling if you don’t take risks. Take a hit one more time.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue hints at a billboard for the One More Time thrift store that is located very near to the treasure.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Sunday, July 26, 2015, 7:00 PM

Don’t let them see your tells, call their bluff.

The official meaning of the clue.

Bluffs reference the area surrounding the public access.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Monday, July 27, 2015, 7:00 PM

What suit will you choose - Diamonds, spades, hearts or clubs?

The official meaning of the clue.

Near the boat access are several bollards marked with reflective diamonds.

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Clue 8

Published Date

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 7:00 PM

When you find your treasure don’t dump it just anywhere – take it to the bank.

The official meaning of the clue.

A sign at the landing reads “no-dumping” and another nearby billboard is for a local bank.

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Clue 9

Published Date

Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 7:00 PM

For a bite to eat stop at the Hard Rock Café and try the beef, chicken or fish. You’ll be a winner for sure.

The official meaning of the clue.

Again, many large rocks can be found at the public access, and many use the landing for fishing.

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Clue 10

Published Date

Thursday, July 30, 2015, 7:00 PM

The cautious gambler places their marker on red or black.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue references a red and black geodetic survey marker that can be found at the location.

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Clue 11

Published Date

Sunday, August 2, 2015, 7:00 PM

If you’re going to hold ‘em, then you must wait for the river card.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue references that the treasure can be found at a river.

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Clue 12

Published Date

Monday, August 3, 2015, 7:00 PM

If you’re still looking, go to the public landing on Ann River on Hwy. 65. Off to the right of the big open area where the big piles of dirt are, you’ll find a path leading alongside the river. Go straight down the path (away from the bridge) about 15 feet. Off to the left under the trees and under a piece of tree bark the treasure will be found.

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