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Medallion Hunt

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

What About That Treasure Hunt?

St. Paul, with its Winter Carnival, isn't the only town with a treasure hunt. Here's a list of some other communities that sponsor medallion hunts through the year.

For the past 61 years, the St. Paul Pioneer Press has sponsored a treasure hunt during the time of the city's Winter Carnival celebration. The St. Paul treasure hunt has been a way for locals to break up the winter doldrums and have fun to boot. Not to mention that the potential prize for this year's lucky medallion finder is a cool $10,000. The St. Paul treasure hunt will conclude no later than Jan. 31.  It's not, however, the only treasure in the area. Fridley: The annual medallion hunt is a highlight of Fridley's Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 26, 1–4 p.m. at Commons Park, 6249 Seventh St. NE, Fridley. Medallion hunters gather at the nearby Fridley Community Center for clues revealed on the half hour. The event is free and open to all. …

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Where's The Rosefest Medallion? Take a Cue From the Rhyming Clues

Will you be the lucky finder? And win the big prizes? Here's the lowdown on the contest and the first two clues.

With Rosefest, Roseville's summer festival, in full swing; a hidden golden medallion in one of the city's parks awaits to be a discovered by a resourceful treasure hunter. The city Parks and Recreation Department released the first daily medallion clue on Tuesday (June 26), the second one today (Wednesday) with more on the way. The clues are designed "to help you navigate your way to the hidden treasure,'' with a prize basket of gifts awaiting the medallion finder, said Jill Anfang, Parks and Recreation assistant director. Visit local businesses for printed clues or check for daily clues online at cityofroseville.com/parks and at Roseville Patch. Anfang noted: In 2011, two-time winners got the prize  They found the medallion by being wise…

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