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2023 South St. Paul Trail Walk Hunt 1

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2023 South St. Paul Trail Walk Hunt 2 Finder
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Find Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Finders
Name
Shawn Gallahue
Hometown
South St. Paul
Prize
Maximum Prize
$20 gift certificate to The Coop
Awarded Prize
$20 gift certificate to The Coop
Location
General Location
Fred Lawshe Park
Pinpointed Location
At the base of the monument to Fred Lawshe
Concealer
In the debris around the monument

44.892554, -93.037527

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
Gather your group, and head to the Coop!
Thank you for sponsoring this week’s game.
With money in hand, you ought to take a stand,
To achieve eternal glory and fame.

One danced his way, to impressive pay,
The other sang while it was hot.
Together they form, a nearly perfect storm,
As a clue to lead you to the spot.
The official meaning of the clue.

We thank our sponsor for this hunt, The Coop. Coincidentally, The Coop is located not too far from our hiding spot at Fred Lawshe Park, which is located right near Grand (money in hand) Ave.

This clue refers to two famous entertainers. First, the dancer Fred Astaire, and second, the 98 degrees singer Nick Lachey. Together they form Fred Lachey (Law-she).

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When the weather got warm, and staying home was the norm,
Kids needed something to do.
Sitters beware, you're in for a scare,
Achieving goals got you some nice prizes, too.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to a program the clue writers participate din when they were kids: The SSP Library's Summer Reading Program! Kids could read books from series like Goosebumps ("You're in for a scare" was a motto associated with the series) or Baby "Sitters" Club to earn points that would earn them prizes. The final event for the program took place at the Dakota County Historical Society, which Fred Lawshe created. The library and historical society are located just up the road from the hiding spot.

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Clue 3

Making things out of wood, can provide some good,
Such as making yourself a racecar bed.
But if history's your thing, I know who you should ring.
Just call a man named ____.

The official meaning of the clue.

Fred Lawshe was an industrial arts teacher at South St. Paul High School for 40 years, where he could have helped students engage in woodworking projects such as making a racecar bed! As referenced in the last clue, he also had an interest in history and founded the Dakota County Historical Society. Fill in the blank and call Fred!

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Clue 4

In a place small, you might have to crawl,
It's hidden at the monument's base.
Fred Lawshe Park, don't miss the mark,
Unearth the medallion's hidden place!

The official meaning of the clue.

We narrow down th epark and tell you that the medallion is at the base of the monument to Fred Lawshe in the park bearing his name and that you might need to get on your hands and knees to free it from the debris covering it.

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