2026 South St. Paul Kaposia Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 9:18 AM

South St. Paul Kaposia Days would like to invite you to take part in our annual Medallion Hunt! Visit the Kaposia Days Facebook page for daily clues. There will be two clues a day starting Sunday, June 21st at 5PM and ending with one final clue on Friday, June 26thfor a total of 10 Clues. The Clues will come out at 9AM and 5PM with the final clue coming out at noon on the 26th. Search for the hidden medallion on public land in South Saint Paul. If found take a photo of where you found the medallion, call the number with it to return it, and receive your $300 prize. The finders of the medallion will have the opportunity to be honored in the Grande Parade on Friday evening.

Rules:

The medallion will not be hidden on any school property, Northview Pool or Lorraine Pool, under any skating surface, on a baseball/softball field, under any ground, any gated area, or at any construction site.
Climbing will not be necessary. Do not alter city property at any time.
South St. Paul Parks close promptly at 10:00PM. You may hunt 8:00am-10:00pm
If you trespass outside of the 8:00am-10:00pm park hours, you will be disqualified from the hunt.
If you find the Kaposia Days medallion, PROMPTLY call the number on the medallion or message FB for further instructions on how to claim the prize.
South St. Paul Kaposia Days reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public property is destroyed.
To redeem the full prize award, the finder of the medallion must have a 2026 Kaposia Days button

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Find Date

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Finders

Name

Kim Browning

Name

Zach Browning

Prize

Maximum Prize

$300

Location

General Location

Lorraine Park

Pinpointed Location

Next to the Right Field Foul Pole

Concealer

Under the Sidewalk

44.879192, -93.037779

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Kaposia Days is here again!
Celebrated since bicentenn
Grab bull by the horns
Avoiding all thorns
Driven deep by our pointed pen

The official meaning of the clue.

Kaposia Days was founded as one of the many U.S. Bicentennial celebrations of 1976. The medallion is hidden near the baseball bullpen and home run territory.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

Adhere to standards so high
We’re keeping a watchful eye
Rules will be obeyed and observed
For those hunters, treasure deserved

The official meaning of the clue.

Follow the hunt rules, not hidden at the pool, construction, or on the field. There are cameras visible from the hiding location.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Monday, June 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

Checkered past remains heavy
On misfortunate armed levy
An index sincerely left rightfully defend
Proving even lunar and greatest can befriend

The official meaning of the clue.

Croatian Hall sign can be found in left field,Croatian Coat of Arms features a checkered pattern with moon and goat symbols. Dexter (index) to Sinister (sincerely) is how a shield’s layout reads.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

Look at an old map and see if you can adapt
As some streets have now been erased
So plat your course, it’ll reveal the source
Of the name of the park where it’s placed

The official meaning of the clue.

The land that contains Lorraine Park and the surrounding neighborhood was originally platted as part of the “Lorraine Park Addition” to South St. Paul in 1919 by Eugene and Christine Villaume. Some streets contained on that plat, such as Ravine St. and Hilcrest Place no longer exist. And other streets, such as 8th St. and Villaume Ave. have been rerouted.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:00 PM

A legend of a tale, of a spider who could not fail
Will get you to the right area.
Up the spout it did climb, one step at a time.
Being washed out did not cause it hysteria.

The official meaning of the clue.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

Which came first is often debated
But nothing to be cracked in clue seven
Behind desk or wheel he was well rated
Always a Packer, even in heaven

The official meaning of the clue.

Chicken or the Egg? Not the egg. Clue dedicated to Chick McLain to whom McLain Pool is named after. He was a teacher, basketball coach, and driving instructor.

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Clue 7

In 38, they picked the place
By 39, it was filled with joy from all ages.
Now with a parade, to the carnival “farewell” they bade
Though the sporty dance was all the rages.

The official meaning of the clue.

The first public pool in South St. Paul was named Lorraine Park Pool, and its location was first determined in 1938, near the spot of the current splash pool. It opened in 1939. This original pool is discussed in local historian Lois Glewwe’s July 2007 South St. Paul Voice article “Summer in the City,” which also references the Water Carnival and Tennis Dances that used to take place, events that were eventually replaced and superseded by Kaposia Days. The current Grande Parade ends at Lorraine Park.

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Clue 8

Cracking this code under constant pressure
Will be a walk in the park for hunters like you
Just remember rules or seek refresher
Winning should not take your rabbit’s foot or horseshoe

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is hidden under a cracked cement sidewalk near but not on the baseball field or splash pool. Rabbit’s foot and horseshoe are prominent good luck charms, so is a clover. A three leaf clover is the logo of Stockmen’s Irish baseball team whose home field is McGuire.

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Clue 9

We are raised with pride
Finding courage along the way
Yet still must go hide
Under a suspected foul play
Taking walks are encouraged if you have the right eye
It might help if you are prone to catching our pop fly

The official meaning of the clue.

Pride and courage refer to Lion, there are two notable Lions Club signs at McGuire Field. The medallion is hidden under the sidewalk near the right field foul pole.

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Clue 10

Lorraine Park plays host to this year’s hunt
With a hit much longer than a bunt
Take hold of our puck near the 308
No trespass do not enter any gate
Off the corner of the lot take path not far
And find yourself at the tall yellow bar
We fastened under sidewalk for good measure
People’s beloved Kaposia Days treasure

The official meaning of the clue.

Hidden under a sidewalk ledge near the right field foul pole of McGuire Field at Lorraine Park

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