{"id":1019,"date":"2022-04-22T19:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T19:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/?page_id=1019"},"modified":"2026-06-25T01:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T01:50:58","slug":"medallion-hunt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/medallion-hunt\/","title":{"rendered":"Medallion Hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1019\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1019-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><b>2026 Kaposia Days Hunt Medallion Hunt Clues<br \/>\n<\/b><em>South St. Paul Kaposia Days would like to invite you to take part in our annual Medallion Hunt! We will post the clues on this website, as well as on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KaposiaDays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaposia Days Facebook page<\/a> daily. We encourage you to like our Facebook page while you are there as well. For complete rules, please see below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There will be two clues a day starting Sunday, June 21st at 5PM and ending with one final clue on Friday, June 26th\u00a0for a total of 10 Clues. The Clues will come out at 9AM and 5PM with the final clue coming out at noon on the 26th.\u00a0 Search for the hidden medallion on public land in South Saint Paul. If found take a photo of where you found the medallion, call the number with it to return it, and receive your $300 prize. The finders of the medallion will have the opportunity to be honored in the Grande Parade on Friday evening.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The medallion will not be hidden on any school property, Northview Pool or Lorraine Pool, under any skating surface, on a baseball\/softball field, under any ground, any gated area, or at any construction site.<\/li>\n<li>Climbing will not be necessary. Do not alter city property at any time.<\/li>\n<li>South St. Paul Parks close promptly at 10:00PM. You may hunt 8:00am-10:00pm<\/li>\n<li>If you trespass outside of the 8:00am-10:00pm park hours, you will be disqualified from the hunt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you find the Kaposia Days medallion, PROMPTLY call the number on the medallion or message FB for further instructions on how to claim the prize.<\/li>\n<li>South St. Paul Kaposia Days reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public property is destroyed.<\/li>\n<li>To redeem the full prize award, the finder of the medallion must have a 2026 Kaposia Days button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Individuals under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian\u2019s permission to participate in the hunt. Non-compliance may result in disqualification. All participants agree that South St. Paul Kaposia Days, Sponsor and their respective affiliate companies, parents, subsidiaries, advertising representatives, and agent\/consultants will have NO liability whatsoever and will be held harmless by participants for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in this contest. Except where legally prohibited, by accepting the award, the winner grants permission for the South St. Paul Kaposia Days, its partners, and those acting under its authority to use their name, photograph, voice, and likeness for advertising and publicity without compensation. Prize winner must be in possession of a 2026 Kaposia Days button.<\/p>\n<p>All HUNTING WILL DONE BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Please abide by all the laws and requests of police officers or local officials.<\/p>\n<p>The Medallion Has been FOUND!!! Clues and clue explanations to come! Happy Kaposia Days and thank you to all who looked for the medallion!<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue 1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Kaposia Days is here again!<br \/>\nCelebrated since bicentenn<br \/>\nGrab bull by the horns<br \/>\nAvoiding all thorns<br \/>\nDriven deep by our pointed pen<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Kaposia Days was founded as one of the many U.S. Bicentennial celebrations of 1976. \u00a0The medallion is hidden near the baseball bullpen and home run territory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Clue 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Adhere to standards so high<br \/>\nWe\u2019re keeping a watchful eye<br \/>\nRules will be obeyed and observed<br \/>\nFor those hunters, treasure deserved<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Follow the hunt rules, not hidden at the pool, construction, or on the field. \u00a0There are cameras visible from the hiding location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Checkered past remains heavy<br \/>\nOn misfortunate armed levy<br \/>\nAn index sincerely left rightfully defend<br \/>\nProving even lunar and greatest can befriend<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Croatian Hall sign can be found in left field,Croatian Coat of Arms features a checkered pattern with moon and goat symbols. \u00a0Dexter (index) to Sinister (sincerely) is how a shield\u2019s layout reads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Look at an old map and see if you can adapt<br \/>\nAs some streets have now been erased<br \/>\nSo plat your course, it\u2019ll reveal the source<br \/>\nOf the name of the park where it\u2019s placed<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> The land that contains Lorraine Park and the surrounding neighborhood was originally platted as part of the \u201cLorraine Park Addition\u201d to South St. Paul in 1919 by Eugene and Christine Villaume. Some streets contained on that plat, such as Ravine St. and Hilcrest Place no longer exist. And other streets, such as 8th St. and Villaume Ave. have been rerouted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">A legend of a tale, of a spider who could not fail<br \/>\nWill get you to the right area.<br \/>\nUp the spout it did climb, one step at a time.<br \/>\nBeing washed out did not cause it hysteria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> \u201clegend\u201d and \u201ctale\u201d invoke the word \u201cLore.\u201d The remainder of the clue refers to the itsy bitsy spider whose attempts to climb the waterspout were frustrated by the \u201cRain.\u201d Combined, these two key words that can be gleaned from the clue form \u201cLorraine,\u201d the name of the park it is hidden in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Which came first is often debated<br \/>\nBut nothing to be cracked in clue seven<br \/>\nBehind desk or wheel he was well rated<br \/>\nAlways a Packer, even in heaven<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Chicken or the Egg? \u00a0Not the egg. \u00a0Clue dedicated to Chick McLain to whom McLain Pool is named after. \u00a0He was a teacher, basketball coach, and driving instructor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">In 38, they picked the place<br \/>\nBy 39, it was filled with joy from all ages.<br \/>\nNow with a parade, to the carnival \u201cfarewell\u201d they bade<br \/>\nThough the sporty dance was all the rages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> The first public pool in South St. Paul was named Lorraine Park Pool, and its location was first determined in 1938, near the spot of the current splash pool. It opened in 1939. This original pool is discussed in local historian Lois Glewwe\u2019s July 2007 South St. Paul Voice article \u201cSummer in the City,\u201d which also references the Water Carnival and Tennis Dances that used to take place, events that were eventually replaced and superseded by Kaposia Days. \u00a0The current Grande Parade ends at Lorraine Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Cracking this code under constant pressure<br \/>\nWill be a walk in the park for hunters like you<br \/>\nJust remember rules or seek refresher<br \/>\nWinning should not take your rabbit\u2019s foot or horseshoe<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> The medallion is hidden under a cracked cement sidewalk near but not on the baseball field or splash pool. \u00a0Rabbit\u2019s foot and horseshoe are prominent good luck charms, so is a clover. \u00a0A three leaf clover is the logo of Stockmen\u2019s Irish baseball team whose home field is McGuire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue <\/span><span class=\"s2\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">We are raised with pride<br \/>\nFinding courage along the way<br \/>\nYet still must go hide<br \/>\nUnder a suspected foul play<br \/>\nTaking walks are encouraged if you have the right eye<br \/>\nIt might help if you are prone to catching our pop fly<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Pride and courage refer to Lion, there are two notable Lions Club signs at McGuire Field. \u00a0The medallion is hidden under the sidewalk near the right field foul pole.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Clue 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\">Lorraine Park plays host to this year\u2019s hunt<br \/>\nWith a hit much longer than a bunt<br \/>\nTake hold of our puck near the 308<br \/>\nNo trespass do not enter any gate<br \/>\nOff the corner of the lot take path not far<br \/>\nAnd find yourself at the tall yellow bar<br \/>\nWe fastened under sidewalk for good measure<br \/>\nPeople\u2019s beloved Kaposia Days treasure<\/p>\n<p class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">Explanation:<\/span> Hidden under a sidewalk ledge near the right field foul pole of McGuire Field at Lorraine Park<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Kaposia Days Hunt Host: New Age Notos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1319\" src=\"http:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6374-2048x1320.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Hunt Sponsors: Carolina Creations &amp; Tatonka Woodworks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1318\" src=\"http:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-1536x972.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6375-2048x1296.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1528\" src=\"http:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tatonka-Woodworks-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"318\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tatonka-Woodworks-Logo.jpg 318w, https:\/\/kaposiadays.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tatonka-Woodworks-Logo-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Kaposia Days Hunt Medallion Hunt Clues South St. Paul Kaposia Days would like to invite you to take part in our annual Medallion Hunt! 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