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1998 White Bear Lake Manitou Days Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Friday, June 26, 1998
Finders
Location
General Location
Bald Eagle Lake Park, White Bear Township
Pinpointed Location
Underneath a very slanted tree
Concealer
A small Ziploc Bag

45.113212, -93.00133

Clues
Clue 1

Get to the root of this Manitou quest
Join us in our White Bear fest.
If over treasure you hope to stand
Search on city or township land.

The official meaning of the clue.

This hint narrows the hunt to White Bear Lake or White Bear Township.

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Clue 2

An elevated tank should have some rank
In the plans that you may ponder.
You will never draw a blank
If you set your focus yonder.

The official meaning of the clue.

A large water tower was visible to the east of the medallion’s location.

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Clue 3

If these trees could tell a tale
A lot they would have to say.
People arriving by road and rail
In an earlier day.

The official meaning of the clue.

Several very old trees are found in the park and under one was the medallion was hidden. Both roads and railroad tracks are to the east of the park.

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Clue 4

A road that is prime at any time
Lies just out of view.
If you hope to solve this rhyme
The sum of seven is a clue.

The official meaning of the clue.

“The road that is prime” would be Highway 61. The number 61 is a prime number and if one takes 6 + 1 you arrive at “the sum of seven.” Highway 61 was just east of the medallion’s spot.

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Clue 5

Vertical is the way that most of the go
But there’s exceptions to the rule.
So remember to keep your search ever low
And yours is the precious jewel.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion was hidden in a small plastic Ziploc bag under a very slanted tree in the park.

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Clue 6

A symbol of our nation strong
Melts in the warmth of spring.
There is no way that you can go wrong
If you get to the right wing.

The official meaning of the clue.

“A symbol of our nation strong” is the Bald Eagle – or Bald Eagle Lake (shaped like an eagle). The park hosting the treasure hunt is located on the right wing of the lake.

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Clue 7

A road whose name and destination are the same
Will set your spirits high.
In order to win this puzzling game
Notice moving objects in the sky.

The official meaning of the clue.

Hugo Road, which runs from White Bear Lake to Hugo, is tipped off in the first line. Also referred to in this clue is the nearby Benson Airport and the airplanes taking off/landing.

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Clue 8

The medallion is hidden near lots of H2O
Offering fun all around.
Though crafts often use the water’s flow
Warning signs do abound.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue referred to the boats using Bald Eagle Lake via the ramp in the park. Eurasian Milfoil signs could be found near that launch.

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Clue 9

A lake with the initials B and E
Will allow your ideas to soar.
Faithfully search the trees you see
While standing quietly on shore.

The official meaning of the clue.

Clearly pointing to Bald Eagle Lake, this puts the medallion under a tree visible from the shoreline.

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Clue 10

Bald Eagle Lake park is where you should be
With your mind in treasure mode.
Laying at the base of a “slouching” tree
Between a parking lot and Hugo Road.

The official meaning of the clue.

Final directions to the 1998 medallion.

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