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Submitted by Joe Medallion on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 12:00

Found in Enger Park

Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Monday, January 25, 2010
Found on:Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Finders:
NameHometown
Kyle Duluth
Prize:
Maximum Prize:2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 ATV
Awarded Prize:2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 ATV
Location:
General Location:Enger Park
Exact Location:Near the Peace Bell
Concealer:
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Monday, January 25, 2010
Winterfest is here!
The Hunt has now begun
So search in Douglas or St. Louis
For some good clean family fun
Explanation:
There are two main points in this clue. Primarily it established that the medallion was hidden in either Douglas or St. Louis Counties. The underlying keyword "family" was a vague reference to the disc's proximity to the Peace Bell - a gift from our SISTER city in Ohara Japan.
 
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Clue #2
Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2010
If your curious bone is itchy
This much we’re going to say
Do not go near big Gitche
It will only lead you astray
Explanation:
This clue indicated that the medallion was not hidden in an area close to Lake Superior - also known as Gitchigami from the Ojibwe language.
 
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Clue #3
Published on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It’s in Duluth
We’ve narrowed it down
Just off the trail
It will be found
Explanation:
This clue provides two key hints. First, it narrows the search down to somewhere in the Duluth city limits. Secondly, the trail reference refers to the Superior Hiking Trail which was just feet away from where the medallion was hidden.
 
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Clue #4
Published on Thursday, January 28, 2010
You haven’t found it?
Well don’t be blue
You’ll be rockin’
With this good clue
Explanation:
A turning point clue for some asute searchers including our winner. "Blue" and "Rockin" are hints to Duluth's prevalent blue stone - and the famous Enger Tower in the park is built from the stone.
 
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Clue #5
Published on Friday, January 29, 2010
When you see a big tree
In the shape of a V
Continue on forward
You’ll find it – eventually
Explanation:
On the main path leading into the park, there is a large tree shaped like the letter V.
 
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Clue #6
Published on Monday, February 1, 2010
There are picnic tables near by
And shrubs and trees
Just look for Al
Then get on your knees
Explanation:
The first part of this clue indicates there is a picnic ground nearby. "Al" is a dedication to "Allan" on a park bench near the Peace Bell and the medallion. The medallion was on the ground, hence "get on your knees."
 
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Clue #7
Published on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Just wind and wind up
Until you get there
But the trip will be worth it
And so will the air
Explanation:
This clue references the trail or the drive to get to Enger Park which is circular and increases in elevation.
 
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Clue #8
The medallion is hidden
Near Bert’s lovely spread
Many people will be there
So just use your head
Explanation:
"Bert" is the park's namesake's first name - Bert Enger, *a native of Norway who came to this country and became a successful furniture dealer. *//*At the time of his death Mr. Enger donated two thirds of his estate to the city of Duluth. This included the land known as Enger Hill. Which along with Enger tower is also the home of Enger Park and Enger Golf Course.
 
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Clue #9
We’re getting much closer
The Hunt has now begun
Don’t damage the garden
Just enjoy the view
Explanation:
"Ring" is a reference to the Peace Bell. The "garden" indicates the Japanese garden nearby, and the "view" highlights the extraordinary view vistors get at Enger Park.
 
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Clue #10
A small tree genuflects
Towards our sister’s good gift
The medallion’s at the base
That will give you a lift
Explanation:
The medallion was hidden at the base of a small tree bent over in the direction of the Peace Bell which was a gift from Ohara, Japan - one of Duluth's Sister Cities.
 
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Clue #11
Look in Enger Park
Just past the bell
At the base of a tree
And you will do well
Explanation:
This clue pretty much spells out where the medallion is hidden at Enger Park.
 
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