THE JEWEL HAS BEEN FOUND!

Winners of the 2025 Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt

The Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt

July 22-August 10, 2025

CLUE #1
WHEREAS, the time has finally come
And now the deed is done...
WHEREAS, the clues already penned,
So let us start the fun...

WHEREAS, communities like ours
Are valuable and rare;
WHEREAS, we have collected
For the hundredth such affair

WHEREAS, the cache has been concealed,
The treasure has been put,
WHEREAS, let the games begin—
The hunt, at last, afoot...

NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor
Has proclaimed this hunt under way—
So best of luck, and have a happy
TC Treasure Day!

CLUE #2
To narrow your search to a point,
Just follow this simple rule:
Separate the wheat from the chaff
By using an ancient tool.

CLUE #3
Of six still-standing pioneers,
Just three may boast the bounty;
Rally the troops—first to the front—
And you'll be in the right county.

CLUE #4
Water, water, everywhere—
And not a drop to drink;
It's like rain on your wedding day:
Ironic—don't ya think?

CLUE #5
Pacing through the placid park
To scout the spot to search,
Tick off tenths and work your way
Around the bowl of birch.

CLUE #6
Pursue a path to a stone on the sly;
We want to take you higher—
From oaken plain to wetland marsh,
A hidden gem borne by the brier.

CLUE #8
Crawl along the forest floor
With spiders, ants, and beetles;
On two legs, four, six, eight, or more,
Approach on pins and needles.

CLUE #7
An altogether uncommon wit
Lay down to rest on the lawn;
He hadn't slept for ten days—
Because that would be too long.

CLUE #9
Over hill and under dale—
Into the red pine woods;
'Round the bend, a lucky charm
Embraces the grounded goods.

Peering over the evergreen glen,
Shield your eyes from the sun;
Lenses of a pinkish hue
Ought to get the job done.

CLUE #10
Off to the village of Roses—
Head for the high water mark;
Scoop up the satchel of victory
At Reservoir Woods Park!

From Alta Vista Drive embark,
And, past the Briar-Born seat,
Make your way into the forest—
Pine needles under your feet!

Descending from the overlook
To the bottom of the hollow,
There you'll find the treasure trail—
The primrose path to follow!

Twenty or thirty paces away,
At the foot of a fallen tree,
Find our 100th treasure cache—
The vaunted Great TC!