Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 4:22 PM Hunt Information Dates Scheduled Dates Friday, August 19, 2011 Find Date Sunday, August 21, 2011 Finders Name Greg Iverson Hometown Bloomington Prize Maximum Prize $500 Awarded Prize $250 Location General Location The intersection of Meshigun and 2nd Pinpointed Location At the city sand/gravel lot Concealer In the sand pile 46.119317, -93.519536 Clues Clue 1 Published Date Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:00 PM The hunt for the Lucky Lure is on!Look on public land In the City Of Wahkon. The official meaning of the clue. The treasure is on public land and within city limits. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 2 Published Date Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:00 PM Fishing near a point or a pierwith a minnow on your rigMight just land youThe elusive trophy walleye,But steer clearOf areas without coverIf you want to retrieveOUR lucky lure. The official meaning of the clue. The point is “Meshigun”, which is also a street near where the kids minnow races were held. The treasure is not in an open area, but on the edge where there is tall grass. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 3 Published Date Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:00 PM Run your handsThrough the sandsAnd squish it in your toes.Pull up a lawnchairAnd sit for a numberWatch the children scrambleTo and fro. The official meaning of the clue. The sands refer to the sand for the kids coin hunt. If you scramble “fro” you get for, and the last line gives you the numbers 2 and 4, which refer to 2nd and 4 mile feed. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 4 Published Date Friday, August 19, 2011, 7:00 PM You’ll have to searchAlot and hard,To find our treasureGo the extra yard. The official meaning of the clue. The treasure is hidden on the lot that the city stores its sand and gravel, which is delivered in “yards”. It is hidden in an “extra yard” (pile) that hadn’t been touched in a while and had a hardish crust. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 5 Published Date Friday, August 19, 2011, 7:00 PM Searched here?Searched there?Searched everywhere?And still no luck!Then take what you needAnd forget about the rest.Past clues where designedTo put you to the test. The official meaning of the clue. Because it was in the middle of town where so much of the Wahkon Days activities take place, the first 4 clues were designed to give you the impression that it was near the lake, but if you look past the obvious, the clues tell you what you need to know to find it. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 6 Published Date Friday, August 19, 2011, 7:00 PM Heigh‐ho the dairy‐oA marching you should go!Play follow the leaderGo past the end,Somewhere along the wayTo back where you began.Heigh‐ho the dairy‐oA hunting you should go! The official meaning of the clue. This clue talks about the parade, and if you followed the parade PAST the end, back around to the Ellen Ruth/Main St you go past the hiding spot. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 7 Published Date Saturday, August 20, 2011, 7:00 PM A penny savedIs a penny earnedBut don’t storeThem in a jar.If you’re collecting coinsYou could strike it rich.It’s close now,Not too far. The official meaning of the clue. This clue refers to the kids coin hunt and the storage buildings, which are very close to the hiding spot. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 8 Published Date Saturday, August 20, 2011, 7:00 PM On the edge of aVacant city lotAt the intersection ofMeshigun and 2ndHidden in a pile ofSand and gravelLies the treasureYou’ve been seeking. The official meaning of the clue. Tells you where to look. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet