2019 Twin Ports Winterfest Medallion Hunt

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Midwest Communications presents the 2019 Winterfest Medallion Hunt!

2018 Medallion Hunt Winner - Stacy Melcher

We're alive and well in the dead of winter and giving you the chance to WIN $5,000 CASH courtesy of Fond Du Luth Casino AND a brand new Polaris ATV Sportsman from Duluth Lawn & Sport. We'll be hiding 3 inch clear acrylic discs somewhere on public property in the city limits of Duluth, Superior, Hermantown or Proctor. Finder takes all!!

First clue to the medallions' whereabouts airs on Monday, February 4th at 7:30am.

Miss the on-air announcement? We've got your back! All clues will be posted here on our site after 9:00am.

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Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Monday, February 4, 2019

Find Date

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Finders

Name

Bob Thornton

Hometown

Esko

Prize

Maximum Prize

$5000 in cash, Polaris ATV Sportsman

Awarded Prize

$5000 in cash, Polaris ATV Sportsman

Location

General Location

Egerdahl Field in Proctor

46.737036, -92.225923

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 6:00 PM

With the winnings more valuable than ever
It's open to all
So play now – don't stall
And the victor will be one that's most clever

The official meaning of the clue.

There is a small playground located about 50 yards from the medallion’s location called ‘A Playground for Every BODY’

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Clue 2

Published Date

Monday, February 4, 2019, 6:00 PM

Her's what you should do
Regarding Clue Two
Perusing this important narration
With structures in view
Some old and some new
That are near the medallion's location

The official meaning of the clue.

In addition to some of the structures that have been in the area for many years – the new state-of-the-art St Luke’s Sports and Event Center is close by the location on Kirkus Street in Proctor

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Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 6:00 PM

The rules should be heeded
They will tell you what's needed
In narrowing in on the prize
They mention restrictions
But it would be fiction
To think it could not be nearby

The official meaning of the clue.

The rules clearly indicate that the medallion will not be hidden on a golf course or within 20 feet of any body of water. But the medallion did lie close to Proctor Golf Course and just far away enough from Kingsbury Creek

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Clue 4

Published Date

Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 6:00 PM

There are various reminders
To hikers and finders
To refrain from being a pest

Be mindful of this
As you look for the disc
In the end it's all for the best

The official meaning of the clue.

There was signage nearby exclaiming “Don’t Be a Litterbug”

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Clue 5

Published Date

Thursday, February 7, 2019, 6:00 PM

We think that you'll see
That a good history
Will aid with the knowledge you lack

And all of these clues
Are all here to use
And to keep your searching on track

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue encourages you to know the history of the area. It will aid later when deciphering clues about James Proctor Knott and his connection to the area. The city of Proctor was named after the former Kentucky Governor. “Track” is a loose reference to railroads – of which Proctor is well known.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Sunday, February 10, 2019, 6:00 PM

As the quest keeps on going
This clue will help knowing
Just where the medallion may hide

The place that you seek
In a matter of speak
You could say that it's no longer tied

The official meaning of the clue.

Proctor was at one time known as Proctor Knott. It was shortened to Proctor in 1904. Without the “Knott” – it is no longer tied.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:00 PM

Clue seven is here
Oh let us be clear
Exactly on where to explore

You will learn a great deal
Seeing what we conceal
By reviewing the gist of clue four

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue is playing with numbers – “CLUE SEVEN….” (7), OH (0) LET US…, “GIST OF CLUE FOUR” (4). 7-0-4 is Proctor’s School District number and is indicated in logos for the Proctor Rails nearby

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Clue 8

Published Date

Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6:00 PM

You're on your way
And determined to play
But not sure where you should land

You help you get there
Pay attention to where
Its a half of a half of a grand

The official meaning of the clue.

A half-of-a-half of a grand is 250. Exit 250 off I35 is the Proctor exit.

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Clue 9

Published Date

Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 6:00 PM

A point we should make
To achieve what's at stake
There are words of historical might

From a prominent name
That will help in this game
In the end that will bring you delight

The official meaning of the clue.

Former Kentucky Governor James Proctor Knott, (1883–1887) became famous for delivering the humorous speech The Untold Delights of Duluth to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1871

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Clue 10

Published Date

Thursday, February 14, 2019, 6:00 PM

On the path to success
We really should stress
What is posted will help you to win

Many times on your way
In the white and the gray
And most notably red therein

The official meaning of the clue.

Bordering the parking lots in the area are numerous red posts poking up through the snow and the “white and the gray” of winter

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Clue 11

Published Date

Sunday, February 17, 2019, 6:00 PM

A common tool you could use
While deciphering these clues
Several paces away is inscribed.

In a manner of speaking
And while you are seeking
To control the ultimate prize.

The official meaning of the clue.

There is a power switch box hanging on a light pole just outside of Field One labeled “Cutler – Hammer” and CH Control

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Clue 12

Published Date

Monday, February 18, 2019, 6:00 PM

This game's an ordeal
And at first you might feel
The medallion's spot is unfair

But if you are shrewd
You will quickly conclude
It was lined up with particular care

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion was placed several paces (30 to be exact) just inside the left field foul pole line of Field One. If a ball was hit over the fence to where the disc was placed, it would be a Home Run

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Clue 13

Published Date

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 6:00 PM

It sure would be nice
With clues more precise
So let's see if this one will do.

While searching the spot
To have a good shot
You should look between one and two

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion was hidden between Field One and Field Two at the complex. It was not a field between first and second base.

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Clue 14

Published Date

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:00 PM

The medallion hunt chase
If you want to keep pace
And be one step ahead of the fray

Unlike many contests
You'll actually do best
Staying out of the field of play

The official meaning of the clue.

See Clue 13. Medallion found the morning of February 21, 2019

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Clue 15

There are tunnels and slides
That'd be fun to ride
Where it is hidden somewhere nearby

Between the road and the spot
Of the prized jackpot
And remember the rules still apply

The official meaning of the clue.

This is a reference to the Playground for Every BODY mentioned initially in Clue One

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Clue 16

Ten years the game's been going
And the jackpot keeps on growing
While the fervor continues to swell

For those left astray
Let us point you the way
Pay attention to what we now tell

So many occasions
Clues and equations
Have led you to search in Duluth

That's not the case this year
And in fact just stay clear
Of Hermantown to tell you the truth

Furthermore please ignore
The Superior shore
And the Dairy State all together

And if you're keeping track
There's one place intact
As the place you will find the treasure

The official meaning of the clue.

We would have asked the mayor of Proctor to deliver this clue – of course it did not get this far. It would have eliminated Duluth, Superior and Hermantown as options.

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Clue 17

Built to hold back
A powerful crack
To keep the game shorter and managed

It still serves a rold
But it's no longer whole
As you'll see it's considerably damaged

The official meaning of the clue.

This would have been a reference to the torn netting surrounding the outfield of Field One just 30 or so yards from the medallion.

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Clue 18

There are games all around
In this part of town
Including baseball, hockey and soccer

Between road and brook
Is where you should look
In that fine place that's known as Proctor

The official meaning of the clue.

Basically would have set up everybody in the same location in Proctor

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Clue 19

The ten-year medallion resides
27 cluemeister strides
From apath that runs through the park

From the spot that he chose
While decked in warm clothes
While hiding the disc in the dark

The official meaning of the clue.

The Medallion was 27 paces from the path that circles around the park. There would have been a lot of people pacing though snow with this clue

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