2021 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 1:23 PM

The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 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 2021 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 30th, 2021 through Saturday, February 14th, 2021 or until 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 14th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Coon Rapids City Hall.

8) Finder of the 2021 medallion will receive a $1,000 prize!

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Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Find Date

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Finders

Name

Adam Kurschner

Name

Jessica Kurschner

Prize

Maximum Prize

$1000

Awarded Prize

$1000

Location

General Location

Boulevard Park

Pinpointed Location

Near a Fire Hydrant on the trail

45.171795, -93.343131

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Friday, January 29, 2021, 6:00 PM

Last year’s medallion search unfortunately ended in vain,
Placed in the snow which was followed by rain;
You worked hard for the prize and were in the area it was hid,
But froze in the ice it remained until spring melted the lid.

The official meaning of the clue.

intro- recap

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Clue 2

Published Date

Saturday, January 30, 2021, 6:00 PM

What do we do when the contest ends in a lurch?
Our obvious wish was to award a winner of the search;
So onward we go into this year and a grand idea did arise,
It has been decided in 2021 we would double the prize.

The official meaning of the clue.

intro- recap

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Clue 3

Published Date

Sunday, January 31, 2021, 6:00 PM

Most of her life she has been a cardinal and made her home here,
One beloved for her caring of kids and a great volunteer;
For these things and more we can say it is no wonder,
This year’s Snowflake Marquis is our great friend Eileen Tonder.

The official meaning of the clue.

introduction of our Marquis , great job Eileen

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Clue 4

Published Date

Monday, February 1, 2021, 6:00 PM

Each year a Snowflake Button is designed for our winter celebration,
They have become a collector item for some with its various creation;
For three dollars you can get one and we appreciate the support,
And this year’s design may give somewhat of a clue they report.

The official meaning of the clue.

reminder to buy your button , area is home of the 4th of July Firemen's Carnival

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Clue 5

Published Date

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 6:00 PM

First north and then south Rocky did zig and then zagged,
On trails and on streets the gold sphere tightly bagged;
Then east and to west with much excited efforts it seems,
To a favorite city spot he did stop and his confidence beams.

The official meaning of the clue.

Rocky Racoon is our Snowflake Mascot , favorite spot refers home of 4th celebration

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Clue 6

Published Date

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 6:00 PM

The mysterious place is located on city property of course,
Not in Kennedy Park but it could be a clue in the force;
If the rhymes have you lost where you do not give an iota,
You might think of this area and a part of it’s biota.

The official meaning of the clue.

JFK boat in WWll was the PT109, and the plant form of an area's biota is called a Flora
NW intersection is 109th Ave and Flora St.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 6:00 PM

It is said that Poseidon and Theophane created this myth,
Then move away from this home and bring the family with;
Gordon and Charlie were near here in the past,
And some locals were along, some slow and some fast.

The official meaning of the clue.

the Greek myth couple's offspring was the Golden Ram nickname of Anoka Ramsey, Gordon Bombay and Charlie were Mighty Ducks some of which was filmed at the old Cook Arena across from the college.

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Clue 8

Published Date

Friday, February 5, 2021, 6:00 PM

Once in the past loomed a right on the money replication,
And a circular mound created a somewhat popular creation;
A Canadian place for research shares the local places name,
And a current nurse is remembered in legend and fame.

The official meaning of the clue.

Right on the money replication referred to the old Target, circular mound referred to the old Ground Round which were businesses that used to be in the area. The last line is for CR legend Rachael Bona, Mn Gopher star and who's jersey # is retired in the new arena.

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Clue 9

Published Date

Saturday, February 6, 2021, 6:00 PM

The area that does honor to Keith, Phil and Bill is near,
Forging a trail for the many who now spend some time here;
A common ingredient is featured if hope starts to fizzle,
If still lost in this puzzle, then try to imagine a twizzle.

The official meaning of the clue.

Bill Reinfeld, Phil Graber and Keith Howard help build the CR hockey program and are honored inside the new arena, a twizzle is a figure skating move and CR has a great program based in the arena.

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Clue 10

Published Date

Sunday, February 7, 2021, 6:00 PM

One of the best places to view until a change in nineteen,
Bombs bursting in air we can say that we have seen;
Then under the “O” shouts out our longtime friend John,
And over towards an entrance to fun a trail you can get on.

The official meaning of the clue.

Location of fireworks was moved from old Cook site to Anoka Ramsey property in 2019 , not far but caused the viewing by the bingo tent and Fire Chief John's calls to be less than spectacular, not John's calling but the fireworks viewing, when the fireworks come back it sounds like they plan to move them back to Cook. Entrance to Carnival on last line.

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Clue 11

Published Date

Monday, February 8, 2021, 6:00 PM

The weather has turned cold and it may cause you to rush,
Bundle up in numerous layers to help keep you flush;
Off the trail feel the power in the shape of a huge cue,
Then go back to your badge pin that was said could be a clue.

The official meaning of the clue.

Refers to the pave trail by the Splash Pad , flush (hydrant) power pole that lines up with hydrant is the huge cue, and it was right by a fire hydrant.

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Clue 12

Published Date

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 6:00 PM

The prize is hidden down in the snow to keep you on track,
A round gold medallion you will find wrapped up in black;
You should not need much for tools, maybe just a rake,
Down the trail from the splash pad and your dog takes a break.

The official meaning of the clue.

wrapped in black tape this year , easier to find then white, last line refers to the hydrant off the trail

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Clue 13

Within ten feet of a tool of the namesake of the carnival fun,
In the direction of higher learning the pave trail does run;
Some in our city get adopted and take on a colors of their own,
But this one is built like a plug and in the original tone.

The official meaning of the clue.

This was to be Thursday's clue, congrats to the finders of this years medallion; and all searchers ,, it was tough out there the last few days, you are a hardy bunch.

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