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2013 Red Wing River City Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on

Clues will be posted at the office at 139 Tyler Road South

Clues are announced daily on KWNG radio 

No clues are given out over the phone.
We do not fax clues.
The medallion is hidden on public property.
Absolutly NO digging or climbing.
Must be 18.
IF MEDALLION IS FOUND - PLEASE BRING TO OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY !!!!

Please note that we may be giving out more than one clue daily (during the end) if the medallion is not found.

REALTORS DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE MEDALLION IS HIDDEN!!!

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Find Date
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Finders
Name
Nick Northey
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Awarded Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Mississippi River National Golf Course
Pinpointed Location
Near a flower bed by the north parking lot near the golf cart shed
Concealer
Ground cover

44.553927, -92.49117

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 7:00 PM

15 is the number of orbital circles to date,
It’s an important integer that is for sure.
Spy the clues a couple clicks past eight,
Redwingedinarealty.com has them to endure.

The official meaning of the clue.

15 is referred to later – light poles in parking lot.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7:00 PM

You don’t have to take tracks to get there,
There are other ways to cross the terrain.
With more or less foot traffic but best be aware,
Many games are played though not called in rain

The official meaning of the clue.

One of the roads to Mississippi National goes pass the railroad tracks. Closed golf course = less traffic and golf is played in rain.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Friday, July 26, 2013, 7:00 PM

Numbers might add up to hundred or more,
But the key might be only the location.
Who says it is a waste to count poles not lit?
5 plus 10 really adds to the pucks reputation.

The official meaning of the clue.

Nearby, U.S.#61 road sign has more than a hundred miles for three destinations.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 7:00 PM

Personal thoughts may linger while some may trail,
Fences may keep things in and keep things out.
A quest is solved by not leaning on the rail,
For ferreting in natural cover pleases the snout!

The official meaning of the clue.

Medallion hidden in ground cover near decorative fence.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Sunday, July 28, 2013, 7:00 PM

Achtung is a German command well to translate,
But you’re not as close as you think you are.
Others across the sea are also known to create,
Americans, yes my partner, have been up to par.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Attention” on Minnesota State ground property on approach road. “Par” refers to golf course.

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Clue 6
Published Date
Monday, July 29, 2013, 7:00 PM

The Agents at Edina Realty don’t have a clue,
Nor those at Red Wing’s great radio station.
Number One in market share is their due,
Look close to an end cycle boxy creation.

The official meaning of the clue.

Black dumpster near golf cart storage building.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7:00 PM

Those with sticks and bend at the waist,
Will be more successful than a casual shuffle.
Its brains over brawn in this innocent tryst,
Pick your spot and avoid a floral scuffle.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Sticks” can be golf clubs or simply indicate that there is heavy ground cover. Avoid the flower bed.

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Clue 8
Published Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 7:00 PM

A skilled searcher will lay out a planned process,
Placing clues to public parks, playgrounds and such.
The honed skills greatly increase the hunter’s success,
Keeping score where a lot is not much.

The official meaning of the clue.

Golf course area.

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Clue 9
Published Date
Thursday, August 1, 2013, 7:00 PM

Pleasantly contrary to teachings of the old,
Often it’s wise to not stay the course.
A concrete ribbon points the way toward cold,
But getting hotter matters most of course.

The official meaning of the clue.

It’s not on the course and the concrete water drainage “ribbon” runs through the upper parking lot at points runs north toward the medallion site.

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Clue 10
Published Date
Friday, August 2, 2013, 7:00 PM

Runners and walkers gather in other parts of town,
Morning dew will soak through canvas sneakers.
Plants that cover will soon enough turn brown,
Hurry, hurry before the semi-silent grounds keeper.

The official meaning of the clue.

Reference to River City Days run that a.m. Ground cover will soon lose color. Mowing is done on course only for maintenance at this time.

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Clue 11
Published Date
Saturday, August 3, 2013, 7:00 PM

Flowers grow but are left untended,
A starting lower land green is quite near.
Place where many tired rested has ended,
Multi-colors have protected this slice of sphere.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Lower land green” is the first green on the lowlands part of the course.
…tired rested refers to golf cart shed nearby.

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