2017 St. Michael Daze Harvest Hunt

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The St. Michael Harvest Medallion Hunt begins on Saturday, August 5th, and ends at noon on Saturday, August 12th. Beginning Saturday, August 5th, we will give you the first clue.

There will be a total of seven clues leading you to the medallion. The daily clues and updates will be posted on our website (at the top of this page), FacebookTwitter & Instagram. The clues will be posted by noon on Saturday August 8th and by noon each day thereafter. For the St. Michael Harvest Hunt, the clues will be additionally located at participating businesses in and around St. Michael - see below for a complete listing.
 
If you are the first one to find the medallion, you will win a cash prize of $1,000 ---

The Harvest Hunt Medallion will be awarded at St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival at the FlashMob! concert on Saturday, August 12th.
 
The Pepper Fest medallion will be awarded at the North Hudson Pepper Fest at the Royal Coronation on Sunday, August 20th.
 

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES: 
  • There are two separate medallion hunts going on back to back, one in Hudson, WI and one in St. Michael, MN.  You cannot be a winner in both locations. Please make sure when looking at the clues, they are for the community you are in. 
  • To see what the medallion looks like, you may stop into the Bank during lobby hours.
  • The medallion is hidden on St. Michael/Hudson city property which is accessible to the public - and not any residence. No disassembly or digging will be required to find the medallion, which includes light fixtures or park equipment.
  • To claim the $1,000 prize, the hunter must contact the Medallion Hunt Director:
    • Nick Shultz | 763.497.7777 | St. Michael, MN
    • Amanda Hintz | 715.381.8330 | Hudson, WI
  • First American Bank employees, along with North Hudson Pepper Fest Board Members/Committee, and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in the Pepper Fest Hunt or the Harvest Hunt.
  • The prize money, due preparation and contest administration are the responsibility of First American Bank and its Harvest Hunt & Pepper Fest Hunt committees.
  • Winners must be 18 years of age to claim the prize, but younger hunters may help search for the medallion if accompanied by an adult. 
  • The sponsors of the Harvest Hunt and Pepper Fest Hunt, along with the North Hudson Pepper Fest Board and Committees, assume no responsibility for accident or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions, demonstrate good sportsmanship and follow the rules set by the Pepper Fest Hunt and Harvest Hunt committees.  
  • A purchase will not improve your chance of winning the Harvest Hunt or Pepper Fest Hunt.
  • First American Bank reserves the right to discontinue the Harvest Hunt or Pepper Fest Hunt at any time.
  • The medallion hunt $1,000 cash prize will be awarded at:
    • St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival at the FlashMob! concert on Saturday, August 12th.
    • North Hudson Pepper Fest at the Royal Coronation on Sunday, August 20th.
  • In the event the hidden medallion is not found the $1,000 prize will be donated to a local charity. 
 
Participating Businesses for St. Michael, MN:
 
Dehmers Meats
Hardware Hank
Crow River Senior Center
 
During the festivals look for us at:

 

  • St. Michael Daze & Knights
    • Business Expo  Saturday, August 12th - next to City Hall @ 10 am to 2 pm
    • Mini Medallion Hunt  Saturday, August 12th - next to City Hall @ 11 am
    • Parade  Saturday, August 12th - Town Centre Drive @ 12 pm 
    • Medallion Presentation  Saturday, August 12th - Presenting $1,000 prize to medallion winner @ 9 pm before FlashMob! concert
  • North Hudson Pepper Fest
    • Parade  Saturday, August 19th @ 11 am
    • Pancake Breakfast  Sunday, August 20th - Senior Center @ 9 am to 11 am
    • Mini Medallion Hunt  Sunday, August 20th - behind Senior Center @ 11 am to Noon
    • Royal Coronation  Sunday, August 20th - presenting $1,000 prize to medallion winner @ 3 pm
Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Saturday, August 5, 2017
Found on:Friday, August 11, 2017
Finders:
NameHometown
Mark Kowalke
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$1000
Awarded Prize:$1000
Location:
General Location:St. Michael Rec Center
Exact Location:At the ruins of the old well house
Concealer:Under a rock
Clues
Published on Saturday, August 5, 2017
Come one come all, to the First American Bank Harvest Hunt, it is a free for all! Just a few small tasks are all we ask, read the rules...private property is not ok...in the city limits stay...and for gosh sakes, Behave!
Explanation:
Follow the rules and stay off private property.
 
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Published on Sunday, August 6, 2017
Up or down, but always in the same direction.
Explanation:
Refers to the Crow River which the Eagle Brewery was founded near.
 
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Published on Monday, August 7, 2017
We're #1! We're #1!
Explanation:
St. Michael was the first place in Wright County where alcohol was produced.
 
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Published on Tuesday, August 8, 2017
The fifth time is the charm???
Explanation:
The Brewery was re-built 4 times after burning down on four separate occasions.
 
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Published on Wednesday, August 9, 2017
That's a tasty billy goat.
Explanation:
The Eagle Brewery, later the Frankfort Brewery, was noted for their Bock (German for Billy goat) style beer.
 
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Published on Thursday, August 10, 2017
The Star of Mill City made a shrewd move.
Explanation:
The Gluek Brewing Company out of Minneapolis bought the Eagle Brewing Company and shut it down to clear the way to distribute Gluek Beer at the Corner Bar, also owned the Gluek Brewing Company for a period of time.
 
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The original "home brewer"!
Explanation:
The medallion rests on the ruins of The Eagle Brewery which was founded on the homestead of Joseph Zahler. This land is now part of the modern-day St. Michael Rec Center.
 
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