In preparation for Winter Walk, the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday themed treasure Hunt. A Christmas tree shaped ornament has been hidden somewhere on public property in Northfield. Clues will be revealed on the KYMN website every morning through Thursday until the ornament is found.
To the tune of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
Clue 3:
Biking around at lightning speed
Let the wind blow through your whig
Or bench it down and have a read
It takes learning as you dig
Storming around from place to park
Kinda hazy wouldn’t ya say
Roses will pull you from the dark
Twenty-five would mark your way
Drive those three together, then command them to stand guard
Voices of the chiefs abounding,
Look who they are all surrounding
Clue 1:
Rockin’ around the path of old
Let the fresh air sink right in
Bundle up warm, don’t catch a cold
Follow rules and do not sin
Snoopin’ around on public ground
You may look like you’re a fool
So many spots it could be found
Just do not go near the pool
You may get a hunch ‘bout every morning, when you hear
Voices reading clues and chiding
Seek and find just where it’s hiding
Clue 2:
Swingin’ around the mulch and trees
From the west side to the east
Fun as far as the eye can see
For the greatest to the least
Flyin’ around the open space
Colors launch into the sky
Take your best shot, or set a pace
Jump in and have a cry
Everyone is feeling oh so happy, doin’ their thing
Voices, laughter, bodies moving,
Get togethers, tunes a grooving
Snowflake Hunt Rules:
This event is sponsored by the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and is an
official “Winter Walk” event. A Christmas ornament in the shape of a snow flake (4-6” in circumference) will be hidden within the Northfield city limits on public property.
The first clue will be revealed at 8am on Monday, December 6th, 2021. There will be up to four
clues revealed, one per day, with the final clue on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, the morning of
Winter Walk.
If the ornament is not found by 5pm on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, the hunt will officially
end for the year. The location will then be revealed and there will be no winner named.
Clues will be emailed to 95.1 The One (KYMN Radio), the Northfield News (online) and the
Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce by 8am each morning of this event. Each will be asked
to post to their websites, Facebook pages and for KYMN Radio to broadcast on air.
The winner must be at least 18 years old, although anyone can help in the hunt.
The ornament will be located on public property within Northfield and will not be buried. Snow
precipitation after hiding may result in some snow cover. No digging will be necessary in the
retrieval of the ornament.
The ornament will not be hidden in any public Christmas decoration or display. Refrain from
digging through any existing decorations.
Should any damage to property occur while they are retrieving the ornament, the winner will
forfeit all prize money and prizes.
The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism or any participating sponsor, media
entity or Chamber member is not responsible for any personal injury incurred hunting for or
retrieving the ornament.
There is no requirement to register or purchase anything to hunt. The payout is the same for all.
There is no cost for this event. Metal detectors are not allowed.
When the ornament is found, the winner must immediately notify Melissa Bernhard at
612-282-3069. Melissa will arrange to meet you and confirm the ornament’s authenticity. The
final winner will be at the sole discretion of the hunt organizer.
We encourage families to join together to work out the clues and search together for a possible
new tradition.
If you win, you must agree to be publicly named, your photo and name(s) on various local
websites and a picture and write up in the paper with a representative of the Northfield Area
Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and a representatives from the sponsors: Northfield
Retirement Community, Richie Eye Clinic and Neuger.
The winner will receive $750 in Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Chamber
Buck Gift Certificates.
Everyone except the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism staff, hunt organizers,
and their immediate family members are eligible to participate.
