2024 Hastings Rivertown Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 9:43 AM

Find the Medallion hidden in Hastings! Clues begin on Monday, July 15th and will be posted on Hastings Edina Realty Facebook page or can be picked up at the Edina Realty office.
A $500 cash prize will be awarded to whomever finds the Rivertown Days Medallion!

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Monday, July 15, 2024

Find Date

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Finders

Name

Matthew Gentz

Name

Andrew Gentz

Prize

Maximum Prize

$500

Awarded Prize

$500

Location

General Location

Southwest Ponding Basin

Pinpointed Location

Hanging in a Tree at the junction of the paths around the pond

Concealer

In a Bag

44.73006727518, -92.866560461332

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Monday, July 15, 2024, 9:00 AM

Hey there folks!
It's Rivertown Days and it's time to channel your inner Sherlock, because the Medallion hunt is on!
Edina Realty's hidden the treasure,
Right here in our beloved city,
No need for shovels,
or take to the sky,
Just put on your detective hat,
and give it a try.
Embark on a solo journey or join companions for an adventurous quest
To find the mysterious Medallion
And achieve success!

The official meaning of the clue.

There is no digging or climbing necessary to find the Medallion. It is on public land within the city limits.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 9:00 AM

Rivertown Days!
Our town is so blessed
Your help is needed
The Medallion’s depressed
Where is the Medallion?
My oh my
the spot that was picked
makes you wonder why?

The official meaning of the clue.

Depression is a synonym for basin also “Why” is a reference to the “Y” in the trail.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 9:00 AM

On your pensive search
bike or walk
Listen to tunes
I suggest rock!

The official meaning of the clue.

The Medallion is near the path that has rocks at the entrance.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 9:00 AM

Our little treasure
is not near a train
The hiding spot
is related to rain

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue notes that it not near train tracks and location has something to do with rain.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 1:00 PM

We are quickly approaching
Hunting day five
The Medallion is placed
on something alive

The official meaning of the clue.

Five is a veiled reference to the tree, which is alive.

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Clue 6

One of the words

In the Medallion’s site

is also the locale

of Austin music night

The official meaning of the clue.

A reference to the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas.

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Clue 7

The last clue off the printer has been run

Which means the clue writer has finally won

Do you think you are close?

Have you been racin’?

How about the Southwest Ponding Basin?

Between 15th and 19th Streets we are

Along the trail, near the Y

There is your little treasure to spy

Congratulations if you are first

A five-trunked tree

Holds the Medallion of glee

The official meaning of the clue.

Exact location of the Medallion.

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