THE 2024 MEDALLION HAS
BEEN FOUND!
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FOUND BY TOM LAUINGER ON THE SAND CREEK CORRIDOR TRAIL WHERE IT JOINS WITH THE MALLORY TRAIL. UP THE TRAIL ALONG THE CREEK FROM LIONS PARK ABOUT 1/8 OF A MILE
No snow and unseasonably mild weather -
what a winter!
The Medallion Hunt WILL TAKE PLACE!!
what a winter!
The Medallion Hunt WILL TAKE PLACE!!
2024 MEDALLION HUNT
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27, 2024
and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration
until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2024 Snowflake Days button to claim the
cash prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids
property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will
disqualify you from claiming the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily
beginning on Saturday, January 27, 2024 through Sunday,
February 11th, 2024 or until medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should
email dian[email protected] or text message to
612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on
this page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted
on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February
11th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Hall
immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.
8) Finder of the 2024 medallion will receive a $500 prize!
and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration
until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2024 Snowflake Days button to claim the
cash prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids
property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will
disqualify you from claiming the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily
beginning on Saturday, January 27, 2024 through Sunday,
February 11th, 2024 or until medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should
email dian[email protected] or text message to
612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on
this page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted
on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February
11th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Hall
immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.
8) Finder of the 2024 medallion will receive a $500 prize!
Clue #1 - Saturday, January 27:
Nineteen sixty-four was the year the idea took flight,
A committed group of volunteers with community focus in sight;
Sixty years later Snowflake Days continues to bring us together,
Coon Rapids events to enjoy in the peak of winter weather.
Medallion was found quicker than expected, up the trail from Lions Park near the junction of Sand Creek and Coon Creek. It was about 12 feet off the trail on the underside of a partial piece of log and partially buried in the ground and covered with leaves. Additional clues and some explanations below.
Nineteen sixty-four was the year the idea took flight,
A committed group of volunteers with community focus in sight;
Sixty years later Snowflake Days continues to bring us together,
Coon Rapids events to enjoy in the peak of winter weather.
Medallion was found quicker than expected, up the trail from Lions Park near the junction of Sand Creek and Coon Creek. It was about 12 feet off the trail on the underside of a partial piece of log and partially buried in the ground and covered with leaves. Additional clues and some explanations below.
Clue #2 - Sunday, January 28:
This year's celebration is larger and longer than most,
Today a Guns vs Hoses hockey game the Ice Center will host;
Check out all the events like the Flop, Sweat and Tears Comedy Fun,
Headlined by the "Common Man" our own tough guy town prodigy son.
Informational- Comedy Show is this Friday at Bunker Hills, tickets still available, see events list for tickets.
This year's celebration is larger and longer than most,
Today a Guns vs Hoses hockey game the Ice Center will host;
Check out all the events like the Flop, Sweat and Tears Comedy Fun,
Headlined by the "Common Man" our own tough guy town prodigy son.
Informational- Comedy Show is this Friday at Bunker Hills, tickets still available, see events list for tickets.
Clue #3 - Monday, January 29:
As you travel the streets, the sidewalks, and trails all around,
Rocky our mascot will tell you on city property the prize will be found;
Our winter was late getting started but has finally arrived,
Thus, our annual hunt is a go, and the mystery clues are contrived.
Informational
As you travel the streets, the sidewalks, and trails all around,
Rocky our mascot will tell you on city property the prize will be found;
Our winter was late getting started but has finally arrived,
Thus, our annual hunt is a go, and the mystery clues are contrived.
Informational
Clue #4 - Tuesday, January 30:
She has lived in Coon Rapids from her childhood years,
Quite known for her volunteering with few as her peers;
For her long dedication to our youth, we should all give a cheer,
Marquis Sue Erickson is the wonderful choice for our sixtieth year.
Informational, Great job Sue
She has lived in Coon Rapids from her childhood years,
Quite known for her volunteering with few as her peers;
For her long dedication to our youth, we should all give a cheer,
Marquis Sue Erickson is the wonderful choice for our sixtieth year.
Informational, Great job Sue
Clue #5 - Wednesday, January 31:
Fifteen days is the length and watch close at the weather,
Our snow sculptures and ice bar maybe short lived altogether;
Rocky spies a form of zig zag from this start in the east,
Then at two hundred seventy he goes in search of his feast.
This clue referenced the start of the Sand Creek Corridor Trail at Goldenrod St. , zig zag is a type of Goldenrod, 270 is the degrees on a Cardinal Compass referencing the direction west.
Fifteen days is the length and watch close at the weather,
Our snow sculptures and ice bar maybe short lived altogether;
Rocky spies a form of zig zag from this start in the east,
Then at two hundred seventy he goes in search of his feast.
This clue referenced the start of the Sand Creek Corridor Trail at Goldenrod St. , zig zag is a type of Goldenrod, 270 is the degrees on a Cardinal Compass referencing the direction west.
Clue #6 - Thursday, February 1:
Rocky reminds us that a Snowflake button is needed to claim your reward,
Consider buying a few to help our events in the years moving forward;
With hundreds of acres our new look mascot is using for places to hide,
From a distant north body this rambles to near its final reside.
Distant body is about Coon Lake where Coon Creek gets it start.
Rocky reminds us that a Snowflake button is needed to claim your reward,
Consider buying a few to help our events in the years moving forward;
With hundreds of acres our new look mascot is using for places to hide,
From a distant north body this rambles to near its final reside.
Distant body is about Coon Lake where Coon Creek gets it start.
Clue #7 - Friday, February 2:
Time to take up the challenge as you check your clues now and then,
A belting link of land defines this thing in a Coon Rapids glen;
Scour the city as you carefully dissect this twisted tail,
Nowhere approximate to a Northtown but somewhat close to a dale.
This clues talks about the trail corridors and Northdale Boulevard that runs parallel to the trail.
Time to take up the challenge as you check your clues now and then,
A belting link of land defines this thing in a Coon Rapids glen;
Scour the city as you carefully dissect this twisted tail,
Nowhere approximate to a Northtown but somewhat close to a dale.
This clues talks about the trail corridors and Northdale Boulevard that runs parallel to the trail.
Clue #8 - Saturday, February 3:
Rocky says, “riddle me this” as he tries to figure out more,
With hundreds of great options but who’s keeping score;
Unfortunate or unlucky may define this particular place,
Seekers may think just the opposite in this wintery race.
The medallion was found on this morning, this clue is about Mallory Trail which intersects with the Coon Creek Trail for a short time before heading north, Mallory is derived from a french word/name meaning unfortunate or unlucky. Medallion was just west of this junction.
Rocky says, “riddle me this” as he tries to figure out more,
With hundreds of great options but who’s keeping score;
Unfortunate or unlucky may define this particular place,
Seekers may think just the opposite in this wintery race.
The medallion was found on this morning, this clue is about Mallory Trail which intersects with the Coon Creek Trail for a short time before heading north, Mallory is derived from a french word/name meaning unfortunate or unlucky. Medallion was just west of this junction.
Clue #9 - Sunday, February 4:
Planned clues in blue:
Do not let a hinged barrier in the area get in your play,
From this newer development you are not far in a way;
When out driving in the city you might stop here to fill up your gas,
It’s hidden in view that some know as a place greasy grass.
this clue talks first about Gateway area just across Hanson from Lions Park, last two lines reference Little Bighorn which many plains Indians call the battle of Greasy Grass. Little Bighorn Propane business is just across Northdale.
Planned clues in blue:
Do not let a hinged barrier in the area get in your play,
From this newer development you are not far in a way;
When out driving in the city you might stop here to fill up your gas,
It’s hidden in view that some know as a place greasy grass.
this clue talks first about Gateway area just across Hanson from Lions Park, last two lines reference Little Bighorn which many plains Indians call the battle of Greasy Grass. Little Bighorn Propane business is just across Northdale.
Clue #10 - Monday, February 5:
This season has been strange with winter quite late to arrive,
An NFL dream of this being restored may help in your drive;
Then again from the East if you choose to be fair,
You will be in the company of a rich history of care.
Talks about the roar being restored for the Detroit Lions, to get you to Lions Park, and Camilia Rose community just to the East.
This season has been strange with winter quite late to arrive,
An NFL dream of this being restored may help in your drive;
Then again from the East if you choose to be fair,
You will be in the company of a rich history of care.
Talks about the roar being restored for the Detroit Lions, to get you to Lions Park, and Camilia Rose community just to the East.
Clue #11 - Tuesday, February 6:
Options are several and paths like chicken noodle soup,
When you arrive in the area do not get thrown for a loop;
Go in the direction that turns away from the mob,
To “What a difference one life can make” is spoken of Bob.
Clue would have told you to not take the Loop trail from the South parking lot of Lions Coon Creek Park but rather the trail where on a park bench is a small plaque with a wonderful tribute in memory of Bob Thistle.
Options are several and paths like chicken noodle soup,
When you arrive in the area do not get thrown for a loop;
Go in the direction that turns away from the mob,
To “What a difference one life can make” is spoken of Bob.
Clue would have told you to not take the Loop trail from the South parking lot of Lions Coon Creek Park but rather the trail where on a park bench is a small plaque with a wonderful tribute in memory of Bob Thistle.
Clue #12 - Wednesday, February 7:
With your thinking cap on and a clearer focus on the lanes,
Keep searching for things like root wads and may be cross vanes;
Two round objects are near and they sit side by side,
Keeping this going and for a short span it does hide.
this clue talks about Coon Creek restoration project that is described on signs in the area and the concrete culverts that run under the road.
With your thinking cap on and a clearer focus on the lanes,
Keep searching for things like root wads and may be cross vanes;
Two round objects are near and they sit side by side,
Keeping this going and for a short span it does hide.
this clue talks about Coon Creek restoration project that is described on signs in the area and the concrete culverts that run under the road.
Clue #13 - Thursday, February 8:
Final clues would have more pin- pointed the location and what to look for , thank for participating.
Final clues would have more pin- pointed the location and what to look for , thank for participating.
Clue #14 - Friday, February 9:
Clue #15 - Saturday, February 10:
Clue #16 - Sunday, February 11:
THE 2023 MEDALLION HAS
BEEN FOUND!
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Found by sara & Ben fuller by the JoBox on field 2 of moor park
2022 MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!
Medallion was found today (2/3/22) in Wintercrest Park up the hill from Biochar filter pond/creek system, up the hill just down trail of 17th disc golf tee behind short vertical posts in a row.
Congratulations to Bob Gagner
Medallion was found today (2/3/22) in Wintercrest Park up the hill from Biochar filter pond/creek system, up the hill just down trail of 17th disc golf tee behind short vertical posts in a row.
Congratulations to Bob Gagner
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THE 2021 MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!
(At Boulevard Plaza near a fire hydrant on the trail)
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ADAM & JESSICA KURSCHNER
(At Boulevard Plaza near a fire hydrant on the trail)
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ADAM & JESSICA KURSCHNER
THE 2019 MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!!
(NEAR THE WATER PLANT ACROSS FROM RIVERVIEW
PARK DOWN IN THE MARSH AREA IN SOME BRUSH
UNDER A BIRD HOUSE)
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRACIA
FOLKERINGA, JACOB FOLKERINGA & JEREMY
SMITH
(NEAR THE WATER PLANT ACROSS FROM RIVERVIEW
PARK DOWN IN THE MARSH AREA IN SOME BRUSH
UNDER A BIRD HOUSE)
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRACIA
FOLKERINGA, JACOB FOLKERINGA & JEREMY
SMITH
THE 2018 MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!!
(In Sand Creek Park near a walking path on the NW side of the concession stand)
Congratulations to Mike & Vicki Jungbauer and
Aubrey Dutcher
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THE 2017 MEDALLION
HAS BEEN FOUND!
(In Erlandson Park behind the trees up the hill from the path by the black fence)
Congratulations to Stuart & Shannon Gates
(and Danny & Isabelle)!
