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Re: Noodling

1 year 6 months ago
The picture was a fun year but get them confused as to which of 2 parks it was as they looked similar
Nprarmy11@... (nate roub)

Noodling

1 year 6 months ago
I only tell my noodles while out in THE park. Then I know you got there without my help. I'm not a Monday Morning Quarterback Hunter. I trust myself and don't slog through the noodles of the day very often. Although I enjoy AWs noodles even if my thoughts differ. Heh. Like why he thought I picked what I did. But whatever works right? Plus my nickname that I was given in the 80s is definitely not as it once was. My stroke a couple years ago is playing havoc with my sleuthing ability. So don't look too deep into it. If I was sure I'd put all my 10 guesses into one park. Which is hard from the truth. Plus all the hunts going on tend to confuse me quite a bit as well. Good luck to everyone while out there hunting. Hopefully we'll get another hunt like the one I took pictured here. 
-CM


Cluemaster@... (cluemaster)

park pick Clue 5

1 year 6 months ago
I'm gonna put all 10 guesses on Cherokee.  

I think today's clue SCREAMS it is visible from the PP building and I just feel Harriet is too small for a no snow year. 
mnjan36@... (MNRed)

Re: 2024 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt Clue #4

1 year 6 months ago
To your point, Alfabob2001, Prior Butler (to serve) borders Newell Park. Mr. Newell was an attorney, Mr. Goodhue studied law for a time. Goodhue county is known for its clay and Clayland Park is nearby. I believe a rock used to exist in the park where people would get engaged at, maybe connects to something old, something new wedding tradition. Energy Park is nearby, maybe a connection to lights wired? 

Lots of possibilities as per usual. 
Info.av8tr@... (April + Katelyn)

Re: 2024 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt Clue #4

1 year 6 months ago

There is a Prospect Ave. ('search for gold' from clue 3) that runs into the south end of the Otter Lake section of the park. Tamarack Nature Center is just south west of there and would be a 'new' park. Also, there is probably a lot of loam in the Nature Center. Just a thought.
But, with clue 5 talking about 'view' and 'serve', maybe we should head back to 'old' ('New')ell Park, on the western edge of St. Paul along Fair(view) Ave. and with tennis courts nearby. Another thought.

alfabob1@... (Alfabob2001)

Re: 2024 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt Clue #5

1 year 6 months ago
Assuming it's in St. Paul, there are 7 members on the council and I believe St. Paul is known as or for the 7 hills. 

I'm wondering about views and mindful as a reference to Indian Mounds park which we must be mindful not to hunt there but maybe the location of the puck can be seen from that park or use to triangulate it?

Or maybe it's a reference to Mounds View city which is in Ramsey County?



 

Info.av8tr@... (April + Katelyn)

Re: 2024 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt Clue #4

1 year 6 months ago
The only problem with west side of that park is there are hardly any trails there. Tamarack nature center and polar lakes park are both nearby and would have extensive trails. Tamarack is a ramsey county park. Polar lakes is a  white bear park. I don't believe the medallion has been hidden in either of those parks, so it would be a "first". To me, Clue 4 either has you thinking it's in Saint Paul or the first time in a park. The city council is all women for first time ever. Seems like a significant reference.


matthewfoster28@... (MattFoster)
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The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival every year. While the prize can only go to one winner, The Allison Wonderland is dedicated to the community spirit of treasure hunting. Here, not only will you find out about the Pre-Dig Gig, the Rehash Bash, and various other social events, but we also discuss the clues here in a team effort to decipher them (albeit not always successfully). This is a place to discuss ideas respectfully, report on what's happening "on the ground", and provide each other with useful information. This is a public group so expect that anything posted will be seen by everyone.
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