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2020 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Medallion Hunt

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The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.

Rules are:

  1. You must have a 2020 Snowflake Days button to claim the cash prize.
  2. The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids property.
  3. Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming the prize.
  4. Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 through Sunday, February 9th, 2020 or until the medallion is found.
  5. The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dianebuszta@yahoo.com or text message to 612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on this page when medallion is found.
  6. All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
  7. Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Ice Arena (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day events.

The medallion went unfoudn this year.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Coon Rapids Soccer Association Fields
Pinpointed Location
Field 3
Concealer
White Duct tape in the snow

45.173885, 93.308402

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Friday, January 24, 2020, 6:00 PM
Back some fifty plus years ago the idea was hatched,
Embrace what Mother Nature gives us and open the latched;
Come out from your dwellings and “celebrate” was the phrase,
Today is the kickoff of our annual Coon Rapids Snowflake Days.
The official meaning of the clue.
The medallion was not found this year, i apologize for making the location too much in the open area of a field without an exact reference to the spot. To the folks who i met out there at 1:15 this afternoon thank you for being so kind and understanding. I feel bad. It was not my intent
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Clue 2
Published Date
Saturday, January 25, 2020, 6:00 PM
Into the new decade like a hundred years past,
The search has begun, how long will it last?
At first in your quest at sometimes may seem boring,
The hope is like then the final chase will be roaring.
The official meaning of the clue.
Referencing to the roaring 20's of the 1900's
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Clue 3
Published Date
Sunday, January 26, 2020, 6:00 PM
Rocky Raccoon has been out with the prize in his tow,
To hide the sphere of gold and then hoping for snow;
He zigs and he zags all up and over the ground,
On city owned property the perfect spot to be found.
The official meaning of the clue.
informational= Rocky Raccoon is the Snowflake Days mascot
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Clue 4
Published Date
Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 PM
From our Fire Department Shannon Moen is this year’s Marquis;
He looks great in the hat and cloak we all emphatically agree;
Snowflake Days is upon us and many events have been planned,
From carnivals, crafts, skating and pageants the fun will be grand.
The official meaning of the clue.
Snowflake Days informaiton
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Clue 5
Published Date
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM
Just a hint to the crews, “no one said it be easy”,
It helps if you smile despite the cold when it’s breezy;
Finding the medallion will not make you enormously rich,
But bragging rights will be something to others you may pitch.
The official meaning of the clue.
soccer reference to the field called a pitch
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Clue 6
Published Date
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM
Persistence and thought will be a key in achieving your goal,
A Snowflake button is needed lest you end up with just coal;
It is not inside of a fence and to think that is a trap,
Don’t pass up this time as you mark up your map.
The official meaning of the clue.
Early on there are soccer phrases mixed in the clues- goal, trap, pass
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Clue 7
Published Date
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM
This time of the year about five decades ago,
Designated routes took you near here for some fun in the snow;
The pictures got fuzzy and the community grew,
Orange flags soon quit flying, the day was coming we knew.
The official meaning of the clue.
​This is in reference to the late 60's early 70's when because of the noise and tv interference create by a growing number of snowmobiles in the city, they established several designated snowmobile locations and this area was one of them.
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Clue 8
Published Date
Friday, January 31, 2020, 6:00 PM
Close to sixteen hectares it is said is the sum,
The net of the totals, like a wiz you've become;
The riddle may seem intricate as you strive in the race,
When you raise up the gem we may call you "the Ace"
The official meaning of the clue.
Sixteen hectares is approx. 40 acres which is the size of the soccer complex.
Ace reference Ace Ntsoelengoe of the Minnesota Kicks soccer team.
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Clue 9
Published Date
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 6:00 PM
As you roam the city's five sided trap it may all seem a blur,
Through curves then right angles and dozens of corners for sure;
As you get near your goal your belief should be firm,
There's an illuminating discovery and your wait is short term.
The official meaning of the clue.
several clues here- trap , and actually 2 dozens corners at complex , line 3 -firm belief is faith, and illuminating discovery is an epiphany referencing the two churches just up at Hanson.
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Clue 10
Published Date
Sunday, February 2, 2020, 6:00 PM
About a mile away the action took root,
The message came out and word of mouth would recruit;
The first local group was formed back in seventy two,
Led by Kenny, Roger, Carl and Tom to name just a few.
The official meaning of the clue.
This one would be for old timers like me, first Varsity CRHS soccer team played in 72' with some of the players first names.
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Clue 11
Published Date
Monday, February 3, 2020, 6:00 PM
Snow is the keeper that will shield it from sight,
A half dozen options to select be your plight;
At times during the year you may see a wall,
Or some scissors and bookings some will even recall.
The official meaning of the clue.
More soccer terms- keeper, wall, scissors and bookings(red or yellow card given by ref)
Also half dozen options referencing the six fields.
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Clue 12
Published Date
Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 6:00 PM
On two sides of the spot from where you will find home,
Surely the deed doers for the populace may roam;
You may have your guesses now reduced from a ton,
Ponder all your options and then eliminate one.
The official meaning of the clue.
This is in reference to the Public Works building on one side and city hall just down the street, also with six fields you could eliminate field one.
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Clue 13
Published Date
Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6:00 PM
If from the northeast finds your route that you go,
Make absolutely sure that you wave to Howie and Joe;
Tired and somewhat weary but refreshingly alive,
Lacing your boot rungs you may easily skip five.
The official meaning of the clue.
Howie and Joe do the sports up the road at CTN studios.
Eliminate field 5.
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Clue 14
Published Date
Thursday, February 6, 2020, 6:00 PM
Back in the nineties twice they brought home the cup,
With Michelle, Julie and Mia at the heart of their make-up;
Out on the pitch now covered in a blanket of white,
Reduce your odds by kicking six and four from your sight.
The official meaning of the clue.
Womens USA soccer team, pitch and kicking , eliminating fields six and four.
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Clue 15
Published Date
Friday, February 7, 2020, 6:00 PM
Straight out from the building that offers things to chew,
All the way across the frozen tundra that makes up field two;
Rocky claims some has melted from a few weeks ago,
He had to wear snowshoes to maneuver “ya know”
The official meaning of the clue.
Describes concession building and for you to go across field 2, snowshoe tracks would have taken folks to spot but were obscure by this point.
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Clue 16
Published Date
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6:00 PM
Field three is where it hides near the frozen grass floor,
Wrapped up in white duct tape to shield it some more;
Just off the center and to the north the prize hides,
Then toward the far touchline a good dozen strides;
Rocky’s tracks may be mostly snow hidden by now,
He admits where it hides he made a small circle somehow;
The northeast quadrant of the pitch is the focus you need,
The hope is on our last day someone will succeed.
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still not found clues- from the far benches and light pole head north about 2/3 of the way toward the next light pole and then approximately 20 to yards out onto the field

​i will be in the vicinty of the orange bucket placed out there at about 1;15 , unless something ran off with it.
The official meaning of the clue.
Final clues for field 3 , went out there myself at 1:15 and tried to help. In hindsight I should have had better reference points, it either got covered by a scoop of snow or grabbed by an animal. I am guessing the first , I know a lot of you worked hard, I was hoping very much that someone would find it today. I have been doing this for I think seven years now and it has been found between 7 days and 14 days. Sorry again for not having a more accurate pinpoint object to reference this year. .
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