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2015 Red Wing River City Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on

Festival Information

Edina Realty Medallion Hunt begins
Clues at http://redwing.edinarealty.com OR Live on KWNG 106 at 8am

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Find Date
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Finders
Name
Dave Szok
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Awarded Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Jefferson Elementary School
Pinpointed Location
Under a shed

44.558689, -92.551671

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 7:00 PM

"Same old, same old" the adage really spins, 
The new medallion is still of a rubber mold. 
This the seventeenth site might be out but in, 
Resting in a place where many were told.

The official meaning of the clue.

Site out but in... public school is out, but still used by the District. Teachers told students!

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Clue 2
Published Date
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 7:00 PM

It's time for early birds to hit the bricks, 
peruse the maps for a macro square. 
redwing.edinarealty and facebook are the trick, 
Textures vary so those unstable be aware.

The official meaning of the clue.

Building has brick veneer. Macro square refers to a square block. Double consonants in facebook to Jefferson double letters together. Textures refers to concrete, asphalt, wood chips, gravel in the immediate area.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Friday, July 24, 2015, 7:00 PM

A great day to spend time on the hunt, 
step away from the telly and join the romp. 
It is not a safe place to place a punt, 
Okay to put your foot down, lest never stomp.

The official meaning of the clue.

Romp refers to playground area. Not a football field.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Saturday, July 25, 2015, 7:00 PM

A sign on the corner might suggest the way, 
but a hover craft would be much quicker. 
Sweet and popular snack might be a Milky Way, 
this is no place for smokers, litter or liquor.

The official meaning of the clue.

Large monument sign 6th & Buchanan. Buchanan grocery has candy bars. School grounds are off limits for smoking, and alcohol.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Sunday, July 26, 2015, 7:00 PM

The puzzle is about a Prez and not his men, 
behold, google in itself is a cloudy clue. 
In this test stay grounded and save the amen, 
maybe, just maybe the answer is out of the blue.

The official meaning of the clue.

"google" another word with double letters carries the theme. 
Testing - grounded and under cover of daylight.

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Clue 6
Published Date
Monday, July 27, 2015, 7:00 PM

The hunt should be in full swing, 
do hurry before time slides away. 
Our old leader is gone by George, 
Others will carry on to save the day.

The official meaning of the clue.

Slide in playground. A latter president is strong clue.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 7:00 PM

It's hump day with nary a camel found, 
'Cuz this place doesn't tolerate smoking. 
Nither guns or contraband will abound, 
"Keep off the grass"; you're joking?

The official meaning of the clue.

Camel is a cigarette. A playground becomes the obvious general area.

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Clue 8
Published Date
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 7:00 PM

Double consonants are in the name, 
and 10 from seventeen leaves a remainder of 7. 
Dead ends are not in this year's game, 
located not far from a former skating heaven.

The official meaning of the clue.

Double consonants lock in the President relating to area parks/playgrounds. 
There are a couple of dead end streets in the immediate area. Skating rink used to be in the Northeast corner of the playground.

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Clue 9
Published Date
Thursday, July 30, 2015, 7:00 PM

Doubting Thomas was never in this forte, 
tsk, the dudes rep might be a little sullied. 
finding special pucks is what to portray, 
but an old jaguar was never ever bullied.

The official meaning of the clue.

More president reference. Jefferson Jaguars was the school mascot.

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Clue 10
Published Date
Friday, July 31, 2015, 7:00 PM

What are you waiting for? a good clue? 
Maybe, you need to get down on your knees? 
Not found by merely using a closed toe shoe, 
A reach for all sizes just find me please.

The official meaning of the clue.

You have to get low and reach under to get the Medallion.

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Clue 11
Published Date
Friday, July 31, 2015, 7:00 PM

An Edina sign might point the way, 
If not found don't shed any tears. 
Others will benefit after the Sabbath Day, 
Better luck to you in coming years.

The official meaning of the clue.

Edina Realty sign across the street with the post pointing in the general direction.

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Clue 12
Published Date
Saturday, August 1, 2015, 7:00 PM

Time is running out and so little places to rest, 
knuckle down, grope and make a grab. 
facing the east might be the best, 
behold, sundown will end the quest.

The official meaning of the clue.

Medallion is on the west side of the shed so facing east would be the way to grab reach.

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