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Fun might be over for some of Minnesota's civic festivals

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A July 2006 image shows Jenny Atkinson, back left, and training partner Tanya Fischer, back right, practicing on a log as Mandy Erdmann, front left, a, Alexis Friesen, left, and Jenny Asturias, both of Lakeville, munched on their stuffed pizza on a stick at the Taste of Minnesota at Harriet Island in
By BOB SHAW | Pioneer PressHeritage Days, the annual summer festival in St. Paul Park, has a great history.But its future is uncertain.The city is see

$1,000 Treasure Hunt button found

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by Kirsten Blake Editor
Gary Bergstadt found the Kanabec County Treasure Hunt button for the second time. Photo by Kirsten Blake.
The 24th Annual Kanabec County Treasure Hunt ended July 29 when Gary Bergstadt found and brought in the hidden treasure hunt button after clue six led

Leprechaun’s Lost Medallion has been found

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By Tad JohnsonThe medallion was found at about 1 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Meadows Park.
Jack Kessler, 16; Jake Bauer, 16, and Luke Dahl, 16, found the Leprechaun’s Lost Medallion in Meadows Park on Thursday, July 25.
Luke Dahl, 16; Jack Kessler, 16, and Jake Bauer, 16, found the medallion just off the walking path in Meadows Park between the city of Rosemount water

Pierz cousins find lucky Oktoberfest medallion

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Cousins Alissa Girtz, left, and Jacob Fuhrman, found the lucky Pierz Oktoberfest button Wednesday morning, during the annual treasure hunt. The specia, For nearly 30 years, Lloyd Boeder, owner of Hartmann's in Pierz, has welcomed the lucky finders of the Pierz Oktoberfest Medallion. This year, he welc
 Third day was the charm for Jacob Fuhrman and Alissa Girtz, winners of $500 in Pierz BucksBy Terry Lehrke, News Editor“Wow” and “Oh my gosh,” were th

Seasoned searcher finds Strawberry Fest medallion

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By: Emily Buss, South Washington County Bulletin
Seasoned medallion hunter Matthew Koskie of Hastings found the Strawberry Fest medallion hidden under the Ravine Parkway Bridge shortly after 10 a.m.
Only 10 minutes after the fourth clue was posted Monday morning, Hastings native Matthew Koskie found the Strawberry Fest medallion hidden beneath the

‘Spike’ returns

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2013 Hugo Spike
HUGO — Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club and Sporting Clays is the sole sponsor of this year’s Hugo Good Neighbor Days’ treasure hunt. Yes, the Golden Spi
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