GC7A57N I Love Minnesota (Unknown Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by Mouse

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Mouse_22: This cache had a great run but I’m moving north, so this one had to go.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to solve and find this cache. A special shout out to those that visited and said hello after finding this hide.

See you all up north!

GC7A57N ▼

A cache by Mouse_22 Message this owner

Hidden : 8/6/2017

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

* This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates*

I love the state of Minnesota and I wanted to create a puzzle cache with some Minnesota based questions. You do not need to visit the posted coordinates site, this puzzle can be done virtually before heading to the final coordinates. Though the cache is not at the posted coordinates, this spot does offer an amazing view of our state capitol. Answer the puzzle below and plug in the appropriate numbers and soon you will be headed in the right direction. Please note that the final coordinates will bring you to the boulevard of a private residence (with permission). Please act neighborly and be respectful of the residence and area. BYOP - Replace as found or better. This cache was muggled and had to be slightly moved so please use stealth, the good news is that this cache is now winter friendly.

***Final coordinates: N044 55.ABC W093 05.DEF

A: What is the name of the major river that starts in this state and ends in the Gulf of Mexico? Take number of letters in that word and subtract the number of vowels in that word.

B: What year did the Mall of America open? Use the last digit of this answer + 1.

C: Take the number of letters of this state and subtract the number of letters of the county that the state capitol is found.

D: The number of letters in the name of the famous Minnesota artist known for his song "Purple Rain".

E: The number of letters found in the name of the Minnesota city where the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame can be found - 1.

F: (As of the posting of this puzzle in 2017) The number of Superbowls won by the Minnesota Vikings.

I decided to add an answer checker to this one to add extra confidence at the final spot. To check your answer, type in the 6 numbers you figured out i.e. ABCDEF

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.
Congrats to Mike82960 for being the FTF!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng svany ybpngvba, ybbx hc ohg lbh fubhyq unira'g gb ernpu zhpu.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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I Love Minnesota Mystery Cache

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* This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates*