2018 St. Peter Winterfest Medallion Hunt

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15th Annual Winterfest Medallion Hunt Rules

Find the Medallion somewhere in St Peter, and you will win $1,000 in St. Peter Chamber Bucks!

There are a few simple rules to remember when searching for the St. Peter Winter Medallion:

- The Medallion is located within the St. Peter city limits and on public property.

- Do NOT dig in the soil.

- Please respect other people’s property and DO NOT search for the Medallion on

private property.

- Please DO NOT climb over any fences when looking for the Medallion. The Medallion is

NOT located in a restricted area.

Clues will be listed on the following websites:

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Friday, January 26, 2018

Find Date

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Finders

Name

Dylan Evenson

Name

Montana Weisgerber

Prize

Maximum Prize

$1000 in Chamber Bucks

Awarded Prize

$1000 in Chamber Bucks

Location

General Location

Jefferson Park

Pinpointed Location

Near the Tunnel

44.31826, -93.977952

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Friday, January 5, 2018, 6:00 PM

A new hunt for great treasure has begun today,
Keeping the search on public land is the only way.
The medallion has found a nice place to rest,
Check out a St. Peter map and give it your best.

The official meaning of the clue.

Same Clue #1 as last year; hint that medallion was hidden in the same park in back-to-back years.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Friday, January 26, 2018, 6:00 PM

Where in this great city can the treasure be hidden?
Remember that searching on private land is strictly forbidden.
The medallion is out there somewhere to be found,
Just have fun with the search like kids on a playground.

The official meaning of the clue.

Gorman Park and Jefferson Park both have playgrounds. There were several commonalities with the two parks.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Saturday, January 27, 2018, 6:00 PM

Every clue helps reveal where the disc is hidden away,
Just find which words are relevant each and every day.
Read everything over carefully like those who practice law,
Or you won't find the medallion until the spring thaw.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Hidden” refers back to Clue #1, so it’s a repeated word to give the hint of repeated park.

Thomas Jefferson loved books; library near Gorman Park has books. Willis Gorman and Thomas Jefferson both practiced law.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Sunday, January 28, 2018, 6:00 PM

Nearly 20 years have passed
Since the winds hit us at our core,
But by the good grace of God
We came back stronger than before.
Read up on your local history
And the prize you will score.

The official meaning of the clue.

The 1998 tornado damaged both Gorman Park and Jefferson Park

Grace Slick was lead singer of Jefferson Airplane – this hint was also given in a 2017 clue. Gorman Park is along Grace Street and in the area of two churches.

Refers to Thomas Jefferson’s love of books and to the library being adjacent to Gorman Park. Local history reminds us that the tornado hit both Jefferson Park and Gorman Park.

Ball diamonds exist in both Gorman Park and Jefferson Park.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Monday, January 29, 2018, 6:00 PM

Sweet Martha’s cookies are popular at the state fair,
But the fair is in August, so the disc can’t be there.
You might want to look near a place to play ball,
But reading a good book might be a better call.

The official meaning of the clue.

Martha was the name of Thomas Jefferson’s wife and of Willis Gorman’s wife.

Gorman Park has a ballfield; the adjacent community center has basketball courts indoors; Jefferson Park has ballfields.

Refers to library adjacent to Gorman Park; and to Thomas Jefferson’s obsession with books.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 6:00 PM

Research is something that will help with your quest,
Historically speaking it keeps you ahead of the rest.
Last year we suggested you consult an old sage,
This year you should study the words on the page.

The official meaning of the clue.

The library is a good place to do research

Thomas Jefferson’s nickname was Sage of Monticello. This hint was given in a 2017 clue too.

Thomas Jefferson’s obsession with books.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 6:00 PM

The thirst for knowledge is why many people read,
But obsession for books is where it can lead.
The same can be said for the medallion hunt payday,
Take a second look and the clues will show the way.

The official meaning of the clue.

Jefferson loved to read; the library is near Gorman Park.

Again, Jefferson was obsessed with books, and the library is close to Gorman Park.

Take a second look because it’s the second year in the same park.

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Clue 8

Published Date

Thursday, February 1, 2018, 6:00 PM

Everyone should have a hobby that is full of fun,
Without such a passion life would be humdrum.
For many, the only hobby is finding a good game to play,
While, “I cannot live without books” is what others will say.

The official meaning of the clue.

Softball fields in Jefferson Park.

Quote is attributed to Thomas Jefferson. It was meant to put hunters in Jefferson Park, and away from Gorman Park.

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Clue 9

Published Date

Friday, February 2, 2018, 6:00 PM

Singles, doubles and triples can give your fans a grin,
But a walk off home run will secure your team the win.
You may need to ask whether the shot was foul or fair,
Check beyond the fence as the disc is way out there.

The official meaning of the clue.

Ballfields.

Beyond the outfield fence. Way out there

It was difficult to tell if the medallion was hidden in fair or foul territory beyond the fence because it was close to the imaginary line extended from a foul pole.

Again, beyond the outfield fence. Way out there.

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Clue 10

Published Date

Saturday, February 3, 2018, 6:00 PM

Even if you think your search has hit a big snag,
There is no reason for you to raise the white flag.
Decipher all the clues and you will be home free,
The light at the end of the tunnel is there to see.

The official meaning of the clue.

In close proximity to a flag pole.

At an end of the Jefferson Park tunnel.

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Clue 11

By the hillside is where you need to look,
The medallion is right there in its snowy nook.
Follow the railing to the bottom of the hill,
Dig through the snow and you will get a big thrill.

The official meaning of the clue.

Hill alongside tunnel.
Under the snow.
A railing exists alongside the tunnel.
Again, under the snow.

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