2026 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 12/25/2025 - 3:41 PM

The medallion hunt will begin on Friday, January 30th, 2026

and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration

until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.

Rules are:

1) You must have a 2026 Snowflake Days button to claim the

cash prize.

2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids

property.

3) Any destruction of City property during your search will

disqualify you from claiming the prize.

4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily

beginning on Friday, January 30th, 2026 through Sunday,

February 8th, 2026 or until medallion is found.

5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should

email dianebuszta@yahoo.com or text message to

612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on

this page when medallion is found.

6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted

on this page.

7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February

8th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Hall

immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.

8) Finder of the 2026 medallion will receive a $500 prize!

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Friday, January 30, 2026

Find Date

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Finders

Name

Caleb Jungbauer

Prize

Maximum Prize

$500

Awarded Prize

$500

Location

General Location

Thorpe Park

Pinpointed Location

Fifteen Feet off the Marshland Trail

Concealer

Ice and Leaves

45.192962, -93.33944

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Friday, January 30, 2026, 8:00 AM

Our mascot Rocky the Racoon is back at his tricks,
Hiding the treasured medallion is one of his kicks;
Scouring the city landscape in search of a spot,
Knowing that many searchers are on to his plot.

Scrambled Clue Text

Medallion was found on thursday down Marshland Trail across from Thorpe park-first 4 clues are informational, medallion was in ice and leaves about 15 ft off trail

Clue Rating

Clue 2

Published Date

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:00 AM

a SNOWFLAKE DAYS BUTTON IS NEEDED TO CLAIM THE REWARD,
SIXTY-TWO YEAR TRADITION OF EVENTS AND MEMORIES STORED;
A WINTER ADVENTURE THE JAYCEES CONCEIVED WITH THIS AS THE REASON,
TO BRING THE MASSES FROM THEIR DWELLINGS TO REVEL IN THE SEASON.

Clue Rating

Clue 3

Published Date

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

From former councilmember to coach and numerous boards,
This longtime Coon Rapids resident is said to be smooth with the chords;
Our 2026 marquis is our good friend mr. bill kiecker,
rumor has it he is also a pretty good picker. (guitar that is)

Clue Rating

Clue 4

Published Date

Monday, February 2, 2026, 8:00 AM

Now off on your frigid mission to bring home the gold,
Like the athletes in milan and cortina if you might be so bold;
on city property it can be found, not county or state,
good luck in your search and may success be your fate.

Clue Rating

Clue 5

Published Date

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:00 AM

A National Hall of Fame Coach once lived near this spot,
And his name is a clue to this realm when connecting the dot;
Once the area abutting was charred and blackened grass,
Thanks to a young man named Johnny and his magnifying glass.

The official meaning of the clue.

see clue 8 on hall of fame coach, last two lines about an old friend of mine, and the grass swamp/field that abutts the trail, it happen about 60 years ago

Clue Rating

Clue 6

Published Date

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 AM

An area once synonymous with a both sides of the river plot,
And a place partially named like a missed wicket shot;
Down the street to a word for a group of second tier homestead,
Keep your mind on the prize lest the clues go to your head.

The official meaning of the clue.

first line ref. to what was called anoka gardens-it is said anoka is dakohtan for two sides of the river- residential area across from Morris bye, bye can be a cricket term when wicket keeper misses the ball, 3rd line- is vague english description of a thorpe (park)

Clue Rating

Clue 7

Published Date

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:00 AM

Abutting this area like the heartwood from a sweet gum tree coloration,
Once referred to as stately residences in a well-configured formation;
Amenities are plentiful when you emerge from this location,
Yet technically close to double in size than its two-end destination.

The official meaning of the clue.

the housing area to the freeway side of trail was once known by some as hazelwood manor- last two lines reference Marshland park and thorpe and the fact Marshland trail acres are twice that of the parks on either end

Clue Rating

Clue 8

Joel is the first name of the Hall of Fame Coach is a clue,
Simon and Garfunkel sang of his realm out in a clearing its true;
Just like the medallion color and it feels like a perfect fit,
Onward meandering down you go, with no time to sit.

The official meaning of the clue.

the legendary late joel marsh was a long time coach of the Anoka/coon rapids boxing club and is in the golden glove boxing coaches hall of fame

Clue Rating

Clue 9

A flower of Mexican origin it’s said as your many thoughts align,
Seattle has a claim and you may say that’s just fine;
From a man named Anders the word does arise,
And the phrase 7A a cross connection surely applies.

The official meaning of the clue.

this clue would have put have line up your streets when looking at a city map- dahlia is the flower = 7a is the hexadeciamal equiv. of 122 (ave)

Clue Rating

2026 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Medallion Hunt

45.192962, -93.33944

Our mascot Rocky the Racoon is back at his tricks,Hiding the treasured medallion is one of his kicks;Scouring the city landscape in search of a spot,Knowing that many searchers are on to his plot.

Medallion was found on thursday down Marshland Trail across from Thorpe park-first 4 clues are informational, medallion was in ice and leaves about 15 ft off trail

a SNOWFLAKE DAYS BUTTON IS NEEDED TO CLAIM THE REWARD,SIXTY-TWO YEAR TRADITION OF EVENTS AND MEMORIES STORED;A WINTER ADVENTURE THE JAYCEES CONCEIVED WITH THIS AS THE REASON,TO BRING THE MASSES FROM THEIR DWELLINGS TO REVEL IN THE SEASON.

From former councilmember to coach and numerous boards,This longtime Coon Rapids resident is said to be smooth with the chords;Our 2026 marquis is our good friend mr. bill kiecker,rumor has it he is also a pretty good picker. (guitar that is)

Now off on your frigid mission to bring home the gold,Like the athletes in milan and cortina if you might be so bold;on city property it can be found, not county or state,good luck in your search and may success be your fate.

A National Hall of Fame Coach once lived near this spot, And his name is a clue to this realm when connecting the dot;Once the area abutting was charred and blackened grass,Thanks to a young man named Johnny and his magnifying glass.

see clue 8 on hall of fame coach, last two lines about an old friend of mine, and the grass swamp/field that abutts the trail, it happen about 60 years ago

An area once synonymous with a both sides of the river plot,And a place partially named like a missed wicket shot;Down the street to a word for a group of second tier homestead,Keep your mind on the prize lest the clues go to your head.

first line ref. to what was called anoka gardens-it is said anoka is dakohtan for two sides of the river- residential area across from Morris bye, bye can be a cricket term when wicket keeper misses the ball, 3rd line- is vague english description of a thorpe (park)

Abutting this area like the heartwood from a sweet gum tree coloration,Once referred to as stately residences in a well-configured formation;Amenities are plentiful when you emerge from this location,Yet technically close to double in size than its two-end destination.

the housing area to the freeway side of trail was once known by some as hazelwood manor- last two lines reference Marshland park and thorpe and the fact Marshland trail acres are twice that of the parks on either end

Joel is the first name of the Hall of Fame Coach is a clue,Simon and Garfunkel sang of his realm out in a clearing its true;Just like the medallion color and it feels like a perfect fit,Onward meandering down you go, with no time to sit.

the legendary late joel marsh was a long time coach of the Anoka/coon rapids boxing club and is in the golden glove boxing coaches hall of fame

A flower of Mexican origin it’s said as your many thoughts align,Seattle has a claim and you may say that’s just fine;From a man named Anders the word does arise,And the phrase 7A a cross connection surely applies.

this clue would have put have line up your streets when looking at a city map- dahlia is the flower = 7a is the hexadeciamal equiv. of 122 (ave)

Our mascot Rocky the Racoon is back at his tricks,
Hiding the treasured medallion is one of his kicks;
Scouring the city landscape in search of a spot,
Knowing that many searchers are on to his plot.

a SNOWFLAKE DAYS BUTTON IS NEEDED TO CLAIM THE REWARD,
SIXTY-TWO YEAR TRADITION OF EVENTS AND MEMORIES STORED;
A WINTER ADVENTURE THE JAYCEES CONCEIVED WITH THIS AS THE REASON,
TO BRING THE MASSES FROM THEIR DWELLINGS TO REVEL IN THE SEASON.

From former councilmember to coach and numerous boards,
This longtime Coon Rapids resident is said to be smooth with the chords;
Our 2026 marquis is our good friend mr. bill kiecker,
rumor has it he is also a pretty good picker. (guitar that is)

Now off on your frigid mission to bring home the gold,
Like the athletes in milan and cortina if you might be so bold;
on city property it can be found, not county or state,
good luck in your search and may success be your fate.

A National Hall of Fame Coach once lived near this spot,
And his name is a clue to this realm when connecting the dot;
Once the area abutting was charred and blackened grass,
Thanks to a young man named Johnny and his magnifying glass.

An area once synonymous with a both sides of the river plot,
And a place partially named like a missed wicket shot;
Down the street to a word for a group of second tier homestead,
Keep your mind on the prize lest the clues go to your head.

Abutting this area like the heartwood from a sweet gum tree coloration,
Once referred to as stately residences in a well-configured formation;
Amenities are plentiful when you emerge from this location,
Yet technically close to double in size than its two-end destination.

Joel is the first name of the Hall of Fame Coach is a clue,
Simon and Garfunkel sang of his realm out in a clearing its true;
Just like the medallion color and it feels like a perfect fit,
Onward meandering down you go, with no time to sit.

A flower of Mexican origin it’s said as your many thoughts align,
Seattle has a claim and you may say that’s just fine;
From a man named Anders the word does arise,
And the phrase 7A a cross connection surely applies.