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2018 Red Wing River City Days Medallion Hunt

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The medallion went undiscovered this year. The $500 prize was donated to a local charity, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Monday, July 30, 2018
Finders
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Memorial Park
Pinpointed Location
At the upper quarry near the top of the Cow Path Train
Concealer
6-8" in the brush to the west of the fire ring

44.56372, -92.518369

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Sunday, July 29, 2018, 7:00 PM
Two-0 one eight and hunt with added color,
add today a tint of yellow gold;
Buttons always lend a clue.
Purchasing this year's token by dollar,
will get you a head start I'm told.
The official meaning of the clue.

General clue and a hint at a color theme in the presentation of the clues.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Monday, July 30, 2018, 7:00 PM

A beautiful spot in far Asian east,
Loves the color they wear that’s pink;
try perusing this year’s soft pastel.
Trying the previous haunts for feast,
Located at the edge of the brink.

The official meaning of the clue.

Previous haunts indicate typical park, public place. Medallion is hidden on public land in an area where hunters never need to climb or dig. Edge of brink indicated a bluff edge = reference to Memorial Park. East = east part of the city.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 7:00 PM

Panorama of early green,
Links well with a spectral tint:
But, takes solid foundation of thought.
Be the first to settle on the scene,
Medallions shape is the tidy hint.

The official meaning of the clue.

Panoramic view of bluffs, river, boat harbor, etc, from the bluff viewing areas. East is a hint for which side of town.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7:00 PM

Morning sun has taken this hue,
So also, a screwdriver or songbird;
Yet a long walk or short ride.
Parking late at night is legally undue,
Daily sounds of many types are heard.

The official meaning of the clue.

Morning sun (east). Long walks = hiking path or drive (up the hill). Parking late refers to park rules. Daily sounds = highways, bridge construction, trains, park visitors, wildlife.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7:00 PM

A blue day could lead to spending green, 
Walking, hiking, biking activities are near; 
Maybe a walk on the near wild side rails?
Directions by warning signs are keen, 
A prize is located somewhat here.

The official meaning of the clue.

Signs everywhere indicating all of the activities. Railings on the side staircase overlook.

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Clue 6
Published Date
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 7:00 PM

You must cook up before sitting down,
Winger colors match today's theme;
Oh, did the button really help?
A memory of early hunts to abound,
Similar pattern and places to redeem.

The official meaning of the clue.

Cook up refers to grilling stands. First Medallion hunt was in new (back) quarry.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 7:00 PM

Some confuse queries of old for new,
and tales that once followed the hill; 
place a ring too big for a finger,
poking but west of a fire venue,
can head to a Bossy thrill.

The official meaning of the clue.

Queries is a play on quarry. Tales is a play on tails (cow tail). Bossy is a common cow name hence the common cattle call "Come Boss." The fire ring is too big for a finger.

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