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2014 Kanabec County Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Monday, July 21, 2014
Find Date
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Finders
Name
Mark Johnson
Hometown
Mora
Name
Brent Johnson
Hometown
Mora
Prize
Maximum Prize
$1000
Awarded Prize
$1000
Location
General Location
Erickson-Lidstrom Wildlife Management Area

45.888216, -93.189812

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Sunday, July 20, 2014, 7:00 PM

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kanabec County Treasure Hunt. Each year the medallion is hidden somewhere within the county. It will be found on public land and no tools or digging will be required. Look for new clues at local businesses each day.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Monday, July 21, 2014, 7:00 PM

Clues will test your knowledge of history and Kanabec County. Pay careful attention to details.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 7:00 PM

No specialized tools will be required to find the treasure.

The official meaning of the clue.

Specialized is a bicycle brand; makes reference to the 25-mile point of the bicycle race.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 7:00 PM

Search far and wide, look closely for a lovely prize.

The official meaning of the clue.

Look is a bicycle brand; makes reference to the 25-mile point of the bicycle race.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 7:00 PM

What do Homer Simpson and the Energizer Bunny have in common? Can you think of anything else?

The official meaning of the clue.

Clue five refers to the year the Simpsons and Energizer Bunny were first introduced to the public, 1989 which was 25 years ago

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Clue 6
Published Date
Friday, July 25, 2014, 7:00 PM

A giant oil spill is never good either.

The official meaning of the clue.

Giant is a bicycle brand; makes reference to the 25-mile point of the bicycle race. Also refers to an events which occurred 25 years ago: the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Saturday, July 26, 2014, 7:00 PM

Dynamic wildflowers and prairie grasses, intriguing birds and critters all love Kanabec County.

The official meaning of the clue.

Dynamic is a bicycle brand; makes reference to the 25-mile point of the bicycle race. Refers to the 300-acre wildlife management area specifically and the gate the medallion was hidden near.

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Clue 8
Published Date
Sunday, July 27, 2014, 7:00 PM

The number 300 is worth mentioning as you continue your search.

The official meaning of the clue.

Refers to the 300-acre wildlife management area specifically and the gate the medallion was hidden near.

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Clue 9
Published Date
Monday, July 28, 2014, 7:00 PM

There’s no trap involved in this quest.

The official meaning of the clue.

Refers to the rule of no trap-shooting on the property

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Clue 10

A look back at history shows the Brandenburg gate playing a big role. There was also Camillagate and Willgate. Will that help you at all?

The official meaning of the clue.

Refer to an event which occurred 25 years ago: the fall of the Berlin Wall. Refers to the 300-acre wildlife management area specifically and the gate the medallion was hidden near.

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Clue 11

You’ve a decision to make on your trek. How many miles will you go? One choice will bring you very close.

The official meaning of the clue.

Trek is a bicycle brand; makes reference to the 25-mile point of the bicycle race.

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Clue 12

Don’t limit your scope. Dedicated hunters never give up. Go to the Erickson/Lidstrom Wildlife Management Area and look on the gate.

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