The treasure chest was found in a clump of roots above ground. Finder details and explanations will be provided at some point.

Clue 1
Hidden in Boreas' vast domain,
Lies his treasure chest,
There are trees nearby and if you're spry,
These clues will solve your quest.

Clue 2
We remind you hunters again this year,
From private property you must stay clear.
Don't dig up all the ground in sight.
There's another clue coming out tonight.

Clue 3
You must see water to win the dough
It's probably frozen and covered with snow.
It takes hard work to find the loot,
So leave your house and join the pursuit.
A reference to the Battle Creek Workhouse.

Clue 4
There are roads around but not right there,
You'll have to walk to reach the lair.
Exercise is good for you,
With all that money in your view.

Clue 5
A structure of metal, while out of view,
Lies to the north, and that's a clue.
It seems a crime to fade away,
But that is all you get today.

Clue 6
If you really want to win the kitty,
Look on land owned by the city.
And if you want another clue,
There's a fence between the structure and you.
Kitty refers to the old English word for jail.

Clue 7
If the water curves you're getting hot.
You could be standing at the spot.
Two dead trees should be in view.
We hope this is of help to you.
Curves - river or creek. Dead trees - treasure was found in the roots.

Clue 8
There are birds around in the summertime
But food won't grow in this cold climate.
It's deserted now but soon will be
A place of great activity.
Refers to jailbirds growing food.

Clue 9
A cylindrical object colored tan,
Makes life convenient for urban man.
And from the fence above the chest,
It and be seen but not to the west.
Battle Creek water tower.

Clue 10
The closest road has no name,
But it's snowfree just the same.
Two or three hundred yards away,
Is what you're looking for today.

Clue 11
Lexington and Bunker Hill
Were famous names and they are still.
Of curving water don't be wary,
Isn't this clue revolutionary?
Yet another reference to Battle Creek, but this clue serves as a sort of precursor for 1997's fifth clue. The park was different, but calling on the Battle of Lexington applies to both clues.

Clue 12
St. Paul, of course, is the city you seek,
The water referred to before is a creek.
Steep banks on either side arise.
Be careful climbing down to the prize.
Gives a general sense of where to look in the enormous park.

Clue 13
Robin Hood once to a land gave fame,
And according to record this name was the same.
But 30 years later it's not that way.
Can you find this piece today?
Original platting of the workhouse farm property was in the name of "Sherwood."