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1999 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

It's time for the Medallion Hunt! The first clue will appear on PioneerPlanet just after midnight Saturday, Jan. 22. Come back here to compare notes with other treasure seekers, but be certain you read the rules on the Planet's Winter Carnival page.

marci rose

Golden Boy: Ramsey Co Workhouse is on Lower Afton & So Century Ave I believe. The boundary between St Paul & Maplewood is Century Ave, appears to me Workhouse is within St Paul.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Cammando WAyne

How about the big green chair at the bottom of the high bridge.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Pat Pfundstein

Step, I am sure this is my year. But if not I wish you and Nelly a boatload of luck!

Has anyone else had problems posting here? I got bounced off this page this afternoon, and the server ate this hilarious posting I wrote which would have sealed my fame as the funniest thing going. At least I would have laughed if I'd liked it. (Does Mom have lame sensing software?)

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

No i don't know matt. Where is newell park?

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:46 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

What I think the PP is doing is trying to make everyone think it is at one of the Major Parks to until about clue #8 to accomodate the large crowds - then switch it. Whoever said Newell might be onto something - look at the streets (ie; Taylor runs into Newell, Taylor was president in 1849 - 150 years ago)

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:46 PM Permalink
digby

good call pat pfundstein newell hence forth nil clue #3

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Birdie15

Cammando, I was thinking that too!! also flying downhill could be go downhill to the bottom of the bridge

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Step

where the hell is Newell????

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
digby

whrere abouts is newell park

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
digby

ill get my map

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:48 PM Permalink
Birdie15

Golden Boy------great analysis

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:48 PM Permalink
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Como - can't be the place tooooooo many activities are there this year! If it's Highland can't be where the old pool was cuz of the disc golf tournament being held there! Vikings are still our team even though we are relocated for awhile in "Dirty Bird" land. Miss Minnesota and still love Winter-Carnival, Buttons are registered!!!!

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

Marci - you're right. Which is near Battle Creek.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

Where is that park? Newell park

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
Birdie15

downhill-----------down a well NEWELL?

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
Basic Dig

McKnight is the dividing line between Maplewood and St. Paul--Not Century!!

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

Newell is off Pierce Butler, about 5 blocks west of Snelling.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
Step

until they GIVE us some street clues--don't get your heart set on it.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:52 PM Permalink
Cammando WAyne

St,Anthony could be a possibility out lining it parameters has all the ame stuff and there is some thing sing nif fic cat about this year im sure of it past history will be a clue to look for.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:52 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

Anybody reading this where is newell park. Hay you with that map hurry up.Time is money waiting for me and a friend to collect. Ha Ha !!!

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:52 PM Permalink
Pat Pfundstein

Newell Park is in the Hamline Midway area (just across the railyard from Midway Stadium). As I warned Step this afternoon it is a running gag for me (every year!) to claim the medallion is at Newell (it actually was around ten years ago). If it is this year, I would die of shock, but it is the closest city park to me so I dig there until the clues start to make sense, so I try to believe my own pathetic story, so I... Oh heck, you get it by now.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:53 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

Why do you think ST. Anthony?

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:53 PM Permalink
Basic Dig

Century is not the dividing line between Maplewood and St. Paul--McKnight is!!

Last time treasure was at hidden falls "This is the start of something big" refered to Itasca St. which led us right to park--so he has in the past brought you to the park early.

If it's at phalen--there is plenty of areas to search for two weeks

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:54 PM Permalink
Ms. Milwaukee

Allright newell corner of Fairview and Pierce Butler. Pop attractions nearby: Amtrak and state fairgrounds. One small, but long bumpy and fun sliding hill in one corner of park. big park, open park, very hard to pinpoint lots of diggin sounds good here

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:54 PM Permalink
Ms. Milwaukee

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:55 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

Basic - you're right, the work house is in Ramsey Cty- not St. Paul. But is very close to Battle Creek Park - which IS in St. Paul.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:55 PM Permalink
digby

cant find it

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:55 PM Permalink
Treasure Digger

Basic Dig, the something big reference was the beginning of the Mississippi River starts at Itasca Street.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:57 PM Permalink
Pat Pfundstein

If I strike myself on the head I could envisage a ski-jump at Newell. Right next to the tow-rope. Downhill is probably just sliding since a ski area narrows the scope far too fast.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:57 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

There is no golf course any where near battle creek. Just open fields' and baseball fields. etc.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:57 PM Permalink
Birdie15

Popular Outdoor Attraction------Saints Games at Midway Winning------saints baseball

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:57 PM Permalink
Cheryl Straight

hey Pat, have you been to the "coolercrew.com" site? If so, how do you get to the previous years' clues?

Thanks.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:57 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

Just 30 minutes to go. My Sorels and Shovel are ready to go - you ready Marci?

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:58 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

once again nice photo Pat OHJGHGFHGDrsgfdgrsre

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:58 PM Permalink
marci rose

Basic Dig: Just looked at my map - thanks for setting me straight. Forget anything about Workhouse.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:58 PM Permalink
Treasure Digger

Bob Apple, just a thought from one hunter to another. Mom (Pioneer Press) does not appreciate certain language on the board. So I'd tone it down a bit. Heard of Joe Medallion?

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:58 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

what

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:58 PM Permalink
Virtual Medall…

Howdy, I think clue two with flying has to mean in view of the airport

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:59 PM Permalink
Ms. Milwaukee

hey pat, where is the tow rope at newell, I live on taylor and am familiar w/ park but can't picture tow rope

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:59 PM Permalink
Malicious Mals

Hey Bob n Apple

I like your stuff!!!

You should check this page later and look for postimgs by green!!!

If you think the picture is bad wait till you see the stuff this thing spews forth!!!!

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:59 PM Permalink
Birdie15

Caught------baseball-----Midway Stadium

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 10:59 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

who cares. If your under 18 you should be in bed

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:00 PM Permalink
Pat Pfundstein

Cheryl, I am not sure about the clues. In fact many people say I am without one! I'll check it out and come back.

Thanks Bob. The camera doesn't lie.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:00 PM Permalink
Cheryl Straight

hey birdie, there with you on the "caught" possibility....

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:00 PM Permalink
Terry

Hello! Cheryl!!!!!!!!!!!!! We missed you on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great to see you here!!!!!

We just got back...about an hour ago....lots of slogging to do.

Went through Phalen and Highland. Both fit without much trouble. I'm looking forward to the 3rd clue. Hope it helps.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:01 PM Permalink
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St Anthony is in minneapolis

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:01 PM Permalink
Bob N apple

well I'll be waiting M.MAls

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:01 PM Permalink
Cheryl Straight

though not sure if it pinpoints newell... Just maybe a ball field....

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:01 PM Permalink
Golden Boy

I second that birdie.

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:02 PM Permalink
Birdie15

It's just a guess. I am trying to just throw things out here

Mon, 01/25/1999 - 11:02 PM Permalink