2025 Bloomington Winter Fete Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 12/27/2024 - 9:55 PM

SIXTH ANNUAL MEDALLION HUNT

The Annual Bloomington Parks and Recreation Medallion Hunt will take place in January and February 2025 as part of Winter Fete. The first clue will be announced on January 14. The hunt will end when someone finds the commemorative medallion. The medallion will be hidden in one of Bloomington's 97 parks.

THE MEDALLION

An image of the medallion is shown below. It's about as big across as a hockey puck or a typical coffee table drink coaster.

CLUES AND TIMING

Clues will be provided on this web page and on the Facebook home of Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning January 14, 2025. The final clue will be revealed on February 14, 2025.

Medallion Hunt Clues

Clue #1 - Tuesday, January 14
Clue #2 - Friday, January 17
Clue #3 - Tuesday, January 21
Clue #4 - Friday, January 24
Clue #5 - Tuesday, January 28
Clue #6 - Friday, January 31
Clue #7 - Tuesday, February 3
Clue #8 - Friday, February 7
Clue #9 - Tuesday, February 11
Clue #10 - Friday, February 15

AND THE WINNER IS...

Once the hunt begins, please contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877 or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov with questions and/or WHEN YOU FIND THE MEDALLION. We don't want to miss out on bragging up your accomplishment, and letting others know to stop looking.

Congratulations to Ashley and Nolan Webb and their 3-year-old son Bobby on finding the 2025 Winter Fete Medallion on Saturday, February 1 in a tree near the Nine Mile Creek walking path south of Harrison Park. They win the Family Game Night prize package and bragging rights as the Medallion Hunting Champions of Bloomington for the next 12 months!

PRIZE PACKAGE

Whoever finds the Medallion will win the Family Game Night prize package that includes a variety of fun games, puzzles, candy, a popcorn maker, a decorative Game Night backdrop and more.

Just as importantly, the Medallion finder earns the bragging rights over friends, family and neighbors for the next year, which is a prize on which you can't put a price!

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Find Date

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Finders

Prize

Maximum Prize

Game Night Prize Package

Awarded Prize

Game Night Prize Package

Location

General Location

Nine Mile Creek

Pinpointed Location

On the trail south of Harrison Park

Concealer

In a Tree

44.819946, -93.303287

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM

The time to search for the medallion is here, so get out and begin to hunt! 

It’s outside in or near one of Bloomington’s 97 parks, to keep this clue perfectly blunt. 

The official meaning of the clue.

Go out to our 97 parks.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00 AM

Stay safely out of any construction zone. Parks that are off limits will not be the medallion’s home. 

No need to dig, open or destroy for the prize. With the right angle or touch of light, it will be revealed before your eyes. 

The official meaning of the clue.

It isn't in any of the parks (or other areas) that have ongoing construction. And it is out in plain sight, so no need to destroy, dig, or open anything to find it.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 9:00 AM

New places and spaces should help find where it lies. If you become one with nature you might also receive the surprise. Nearly a month remains for hunting, so don’t worry about the clock. Everyone should get out into Bloomington’s parks however, to enjoy a nice walk!

The official meaning of the clue.

One more push for people to get out. Nine Mile Creek/Harrison/Moir is a place that is very nature forward. Plus, the first letter of each sentence in this clue spells NINE. A subtle secondary hint.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Friday, January 24, 2025, 9:00 AM

Try paths and trails and everything in between. Make sure to add strange angles and viewpoints to your hunting routine. If you get stuck look back at clue number one. A subtle difference from years past but it could help a ton.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is not hidden specifically in a park. Instead it is near Moir and Harrison parks adjacent to the Nine Mile Creek walking trail.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9:00 AM

Your search could start at Normandale Lake, but no need to row. Be loose and free and go with the flow.

The official meaning of the clue.

Nine Mile Creek essentially starts in Bloomington with a waterfall at Normandale Lake. It then flows through the city, including Harrison/Central/Moir parks, and ultimately into the Minnesota River.

Scrambled Clue Text

Nine is the number worn by famous professional athletes Ted Williams (baseball), Dwayne Wade (basketball), Gordie Howe (hockey) and Drew Brees (football).

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Clue 6

Published Date

Friday, January 31, 2025, 9:00 AM

When out hunting for the medallion please remember this clue. It’s in or near a place that shares something with Ted, Dwayne, Gordie and Drew.

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Clue 7

We lost this person on April 4 after 24,837 days. They hold the key to the medallion through multiple ways.

The official meaning of the clue.

U.S. president number nine was William Henry Harrison who died on April 4, 1841 at the age of 68.

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Clue 8

We are nearing the end of our hunt and our clues. Thirteen times our current will help show you what to do. Now add that to someone who truly has a unique and special voice. A Memphis-born actor, producer, and narrator, who could help you narrow your park choice.

The official meaning of the clue.

3x8 (current clue #) = 104. Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis and has a very famous and distinctive voice. 104th and Morgan is the cross street for Moir Park, the other park near which the medallion was hidden.

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Clue 9

When looking for the medallion, keep in mind restoration. It’s important as we look at the future of this place, through the lens of conservation. We are dedicated to the renewal of this place, and we hope it can continue to be a treasured space.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is hidden within the area of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project.

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Clue 10

The last clue is here, this one will surely get you the prize. Head to 44.819946, -93.303287 and open your eyes.

The official meaning of the clue.

These are the exact GPS coordinates of the medallion.

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