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Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 14:26

Congratulations to the Hoffman family, who found the Winter Medallion today (Monday, Dec. 21) near Oak Grove Elementary School. Thanks to everyone who participated throughout the month. We hope to see you all again next year for more Medallion Hunt fun. 

 

Meet the Hoffman family and learn how they became the 2020 Winter Medallion Hunt champions.

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The Second Annual Bloomington Parks and Recreation Medallion Hunt will take place in December, 2020.  Clues will be provided here and on the Facebook home of Bloomington Parks and Recreation beginning on Tuesday, Decemeber 1 and occur twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday until the Medallion is found.

Bragging Rights AND Fabulous Prizes

The person(s) finding the Medallion will win an exciting prize package that includes a Google Chromebook! 

The Medallion looks like this and will be hidden somewhere within the City of Bloomington.
 

 

Contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877 or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov with questions AND/OR WHEN YOU FIND THE MEDALLION.

We don't want to miss out on giving you props for your accomplishment and letting others know they can stop looking! 

Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Found on:Monday, December 21, 2020
Finders:
NameHometown
The Hoffman Family
Prize:
Maximum Prize:
Awarded Prize:
Location:
General Location:Oak Grove Park
Exact Location:Just Off Humboldt Avenue
Concealer:In a Tree
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Tuesday, December 1, 2020
When seeking the spot where the medallion is hid, look to find it outside, in a place with no lid.
Explanation:
Medallion is outside
 
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Clue #2
Published on Friday, December 4, 2020
Finding the Medallion comes along with a prize, no digging, no breaking, all you need is your eyes.
Explanation:
No digging or opening anything needed to find the medallion.
 
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Clue #3
Published on Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Paul and Babe could help, or they may just be a distraction. Get out and search Bloomington for some Medallion Hunt action.
Explanation:
Medallion located within a tree, something Paul Bunyan was famous for chopping down with his trusty sidekick, Babe the Big Blue Ox.
 
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Clue #4
Published on Friday, December 11, 2020
The Medallion is outside, but you may need to look within. Put September 14th and May 6th together and surely you will win.
Explanation:
It was within a tree. September 14 was the birth date, and May 6 the date of the passing of Alexander von Humboldt, after whom Humboldt Ave is named. The medallion was located just off of Humboldt Avenue near Oak Grove school.
 
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Clue #5
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Among nature and greenery you should seek. Step off the path and take a peek.
Explanation:
Oak Grove has a cute little walking path in the woods, the medallion was in a tree just off that path.
 
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Clue #6
Published on Friday, December 18, 2020
Today’s day is special, if only we had double. Then subtract Lowman’s district, and you'll be near the Medallion bubble.
Explanation:
The date (18) x 2 = 36. Minus Lowman's district (Councilmember Lowman represents District 1) = 35. The medallion was near Oak Grove, which is near 35W.
 
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Clue #7
For this hunt, north and west need not apply. Look to the remainder and the Medallion will be nearby.
Explanation:
Medallion is located in the southern and more eastern portion of Bloomington
 
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Clue #8
The medallion finds shelter near a place where kids learn. Keep diligently searching and a prize package you’ll earn.
Explanation:
Medallion is located near a school.
 
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Clue #9
Oh Gee it looks like you haven’t found it yet. If nobody has luck, then January 1st is a sure bet.
Explanation:
Oak Grove
 
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Clue #10
Unfortunately, the month of December is at an end. Enter these GPS coordinates and the Medallion will be around the bend. Coordinates: 44.813776, -93.298011.
Explanation:
This one's not so much a clue, but rather exact directions to the specific spot where the Medallion was hidden.
 
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