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2013 Coldest Hunter's Lost Treasure Hunt

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Found by Matt Koskie in Arlington Arkwright Park after 10 clues. Matt was a registered hunter so he colelcted the $250 prize.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Find Date
Monday, May 20, 2013
Finders
Name
Matthew Koskie
Hometown
Hastings
Prize
Maximum Prize
$250
Awarded Prize
$250
Location
General Location
Arlington Arkwright Park
Pinpointed Location
In a wooded area near a rotted out log
Concealer
A Naked brand juice bottle

44.981481, -93.082255

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Friday, May 10, 2013, 7:00 PM

Once again the time has come,
Let the hunters hunt, and have their fun.
Don't tear up the park or private property.
Answer the clues correctly you'll receive prosperity not poverty.

Red herrings love to distort, figure them out don't be sold short,
Obey the rules of the game and don't be a poor sport.
May is the month of flowers, but can still bring rain,
Play in it if you must, but taking shelter might bring some gain.

The official meaning of the clue.

The first letter in each line spells OLDA and ROMP, OLDA stands for Off Leash Dog Area, there is one in the park. ROMP stands for Responsible Owners of Mannerly Pets, they support the park with maintenance and contributions. There is a abundance of sports in the park. "Shelter" is a vague reference to a cottage, Cottage St. runs into the park.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 7:00 PM

If you remember to have fun, it wont matter who lost and who won,
But give it your all, and swing hard to hit the home run.
I'll be frank the treasure is naked, to some this may be taboo,
Dig and search for a machine then you wont be so blue.

The official meaning of the clue.

"Home run" is a reference to baseball, also the hiding spot would be considered in home run territory. "The treasure is naked" refers to what it's hidden in, a Naked brand juice bottle. More specifically a "Blue Machine" flavor hence the 4th line. The word "dig" tells you it's on the ground and you will have to dig for it.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Sunday, May 12, 2013, 7:00 PM

It's very clear, some clues can cause frustration,
But do not fear, this park has plenty of recreation.
Use your brain, think link and chain.
Find one germane, to a european lane.

The official meaning of the clue.

The park has plenty of recreation: baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, off leash dog area. "Link and chain" refers to all the chain link fences in the park, also refers to the off leash dog area. The "european lane" is DeSoto St. DeSoto is only 28 feet wide witch would give it the air of a european lane. European streets are very narrow.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Monday, May 13, 2013, 7:00 PM

The clues may have you going to and fro,
Go against gravity, then to prosperous heights you will go.
Trek hard to find this blessed grove,
Use cremation, then rebirth to help find the treasure trove.

The official meaning of the clue.

The 2nd line refers to the upward trail leading to the treasure spot. "Prosperous heights" refers to the treasure being hidden on high ground. "Grove" refers to the wooded area without undergrowth. "Cremation, then rebirth" refers to the phoenix, this park used to be home to the Arlington Phoenix baseball team.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7:00 PM

Make the right pass to claim the cash,
But do not travel, keep it under control.
You can stay hot, using a bending shot.
With a great assist, you might be able to score the goal.

The official meaning of the clue.

"Pass", "travel", and "assist" all refer to the basketball court. A "bending shot" is a type of soccer shot/kick refering to the soccer field. "Goal" also refers to the soccer field. The south end of the soccer field is very close to the woods and where the trail starts.

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Clue 6
Published Date
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7:00 PM

Pick up the slack, you must stay on track,
Don't catch the red herring disease.
To help find the prize, it would be wise,
To ponder a certain type of cheese.

The official meaning of the clue.

The certain type of cheese is cottage cheese, Cottage Street runs into the park. This clue narrows it down to Prosperity Heights Park, Phalen Park, North Dale Park, and Arlington-Arkwright.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7:00 PM

Be smart don't fall for my bag of tricks,
The booty is hidden amongst the leaves and sticks.
If you understand my pitch, you might strike it rich,
But your palm won't be the only thing that's giving you an itch.

The official meaning of the clue.

The 2nd line tells you it's hidden in leaves and sticks. "Pitch" refers to baseball. The other "itch" refers to Ivy street, poison ivy will make you itch. "Booty" refers to booties that dogs wear, and of course the treasure.

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Clue 8
Published Date
Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:00 PM

The great tales of yore, you need to explore,
To get you in position to score.
To claim the dough, you will need to know,
The founder of the five eyed flow.

The official meaning of the clue.

"Position to score" is another sports reference. The "five eyed flow" is the mIssIssIppI rIver, the Mississippi River has five i's. The founder of the Mississippi River is Hernando De Soto, he was a Spanish explorer and treasure hunter. DeSoto street boarders Arlington-Arkwright Park.

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Clue 9
Published Date
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 7:00 PM

Simple and plain, some downpours need help to drain.
If the body of water floods, it will destroy the terrain.
If your dazed and confused, you can help restore the balance,
Just connect a ring with the bird of fire's talon.

The official meaning of the clue.

The 1st and 2nd line refers to the Storm Drainage Pond that is across the street from Arlington Arkwright Park. If you "connect" the word "ring" with the word "talon" then anagram it, it will spell ARLINGTON, referencing Arlington street that borders Arlington Arkwright Park.

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Woot! An Anagram!

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Clue 10
Published Date
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 7:00 PM

To wear the crown, you must put your racket down.
Forget the sports, retreat to land that's wooded.
If the park's still unknown, I'll throw you a bone,
Do like Kris Kringle, but don't get sooted.

The official meaning of the clue.

Racket refers to the tennis court. The 2nd line tells you it's hidden in the woods. "I'll throw you a bone" is a reference to dogs and the Off Leash Dog Area. Kris Kringle lives in the North Pole, Arlington Arkwright is on the north part of Saint Paul. The word "sooted" is a anagram for DeSoto, DeSoto street boarders the park.

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Woot! Another Anagram!

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Clue 11

Oh where, oh where could the treasure be?
Look for a place where your dog can run free.
Hiding it with the dogs would be rather heartless,
If your searching for treasure you should stay barkless.

A medallionless park should attract your appeal,
So should Poison Ivy, and the Man of Steele.
Using two streets to make a parks name may shed some light,
But if you can see the ark, I would say your right.

The official meaning of the clue.

The place where your dog can run free is the Off Leash Dog Area in the park. The 3rd and 4th line tell you it's not in the Off Leash Dog Area. The word "barkless" has a double meaning, it refers to outside of the dog area, it also refers the the barkless tree that is very close to the hiding spot of the treasure, the tree is also the marker. Arlington Arkwright Park has never had the Pioneer Press medallion hidden in it. Poison Ivy refers to Ivy street, Man of Steele refers to Clark street that borders the south end of the park, also if Clark street and Ivy street were to go through the park, the spot where they intersect is somewhat close to the area of the treasure.Two streets that make the parks name is Arlington and Arkwright streets. The last line also refers to Arkwright Street.

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Clue 12

You fell for my trap, looks like I'll have to draw you a map!
Arlington Arkwright Park is where you should be at.
Start at the south end of the soccer field,
Look to the woods, then the trail is revealed.

Hit the trail hard, climbing to the top is key,
The treasure lie's near, about 10 paces from the barkless tree.
Right next to the rotted log is the end of your venture,
Then you have found, Coldest's Lost Treasure!

The official meaning of the clue.

X marks the spot.

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