Gnome aficionados, get your cameras ready! In the latest escapade that's gripped St. Louis Park, the third week of the New Year's gnome hunt is upon us, urging city residents to engage in a scavenger hunt sprinkled with a dash of history. This week's cryptic clue dropped like a hot potato: "We are central through the January search. On a little ledge I will be perched," leading eagle-eyed hunters to guess the gnome's whereabouts.

To sweeten the deal, each lucky so-and-so who manages to snap a pic with these elusive gnomes might just snag some of their fabled good luck. But here's the rub: clues are dished out only once a week, leaving gnome lovers on tenterhooks and glued to the city's social media feeds for the next breadcrumb on this whimsical trail. Let's not forget that the gnomes must stay put for everyone's enjoyment, so no pocketing these pint-sized treasures.

The gnome in question, dubbed 'Lincoln', is staying true to its name, camping out near something linked to the former president, without the convenience of a motor vehicle. And if modern technology is not your thing, the St. Louis Park Historical Society might give you the edge you need to swoop in before your fellow hunters.

The city's parks are playing host to these magical figures and according to a bulletin released by St. Louis Park, each week in January gifts a new gnome to a park, building up to a grand finale where all gnomes will congregate. Missing out on the collective snapshot is not an option for the gnome-obsessed, so better study up on that park's directory!

Once you've captured the moment with one of these festive figurines, remember to share the joy on social media. And as always, it's fair game, so make sure the gnome is left unmoved for the next lucky hunter. For some, this may just be a casual pastime, but for others, it's a New Year tradition that's fast becoming as anticipated as the ball drops in Times Square. Start plotting your next move, folks; Lincoln won't be out in the cold forever.