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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.

Amy Trandahl

Treasure digger-- Do you remember me saying I e-mailed steve W. the guy who makes the st.pual treasure guide books?? Well he did e-mail me back saying it was a no go BUT I went to the library and found it there and made a copy of every page! lol look for rob and I too!! I am short, Blonde hair and 8 mos. pregnant in a red coat. Rob is alot taller than me so look for a goofy looking couple!! (i am sure it would be tough to pin point ANYONE with the crowds this year!!!

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:31 PM Permalink
jeloba

I think it was at Phalen in 89 or 87 somewhere around there....

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:31 PM Permalink
Chris P

Let me get this right: if there are TWO medallions, do I have to find them BOTH to get the $$? Or can I turn in the one I found today for half? And that's ok Clueless, cross the river and it will all make sense...

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:31 PM Permalink
christopher campbell

There are not multiple medallions, the reson it is worth so much is because it is the papers 150th aniversary

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:31 PM Permalink
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I'M DOWN AT ARIZONA STATE WHERE IT WAS 72 DEGREES TODAY BUT I WILL BE FLYING TO ST PAUL THIS WEEKEND TO HUNT

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:32 PM Permalink
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From the Gold Mole: I am a treasure digging animal. After an easy days work I set out for a hard days night as I have for countless years in St. Pauls Parks. You may have seen me or as least a portion of my vast trail system. I am the one digging when all others have quit. I do not rest but merely give myself enough time to thaw my beard before I return to work. One day you will see me with the medalliam clasped in my swollen and chapped hands or in the hands of my brother nightdigger mike or my son the clue shrew....because we never give up, we never give up, we never give up, we never give up

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:32 PM Permalink
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Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:32 PM Permalink
jeloba

when we were out at Highland we thought about the water towers, but couldn't find a way to get up by them,

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:33 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

Me and the Medallion Mobile

well im chris winger. and my parnter? oh my dad. he may, i dont know. certainly will have people most of the time out their.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:34 PM Permalink
Treasure Digger

Amy, I read my e-mail today and he was kind enough to send me a message apologizing for not renewing the book for this year. He said he definitely was going to have it available next year. Does the book help at all with the clues? Does it have most of the parks or how many does it refer to?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:34 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

Me and the Medallion Mobile

boom hower, who else could i be if you know me? who you?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:34 PM Permalink
magbru

Maybe the next clue can be something about "OPen mindedness for all of you" you are so stuck on the parks it is not in, once again the park is near a private golf course. Private presenting the strict warning about destroying golf courses"

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
Paco

Well I dont know...I need brain food...Im going to taco bell...anyone wanna join me...I work there Ill buy

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
Red DOG

you don't know that regalman---you're guessing like the rest of us

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
Cheryl Straight

Yes, I was here last year....

Palace at Phalen in 1987

Who says there couldn't be 2 $10,000 prizes.... Seems an easier way to split up the crowds who'll be swarming like killer bees once the park is narrowed down. Cherokee looked like daylight at midnight last year (surreal)... There were people and cars everywhere...

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
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I believe the iconoclast we are looking for is none other than Byron Anderson the railroad tycoon - agree

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
Boomhower

WW: you a hockey player?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
the two faced bandit

Hate to say it but we are getting no where. We are all looking TOO DEEP INTO THE CLUES!! I gots to study for finals but I'll catch y'all later.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
doc sven

ill have a taco with extra cheese.....gimme my cheese

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:37 PM Permalink
christopher campbell

what is the private golf course over on Mcknight, isn't that hillcrest. Is there a park over there. Mabey thats where the medallion is?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:37 PM Permalink
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WHAT IS THE TEMP IN ST PAUL I'M IN AZ. BUT WILL BE THER E SAT.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:37 PM Permalink
jeloba

Who is all going hunting after the clue tonight? We got the back of the ol station wagon folded down with blankets, so the little ones can sleep and we can dig, can't dig to far from the car though... Highland is just so BIG !!! We drove around forever trying to find something to relate to the clues and we couldn't. Police officer sat and talked to my husband for quite a while, he was undercover, saw quite a few of those, didn't see alot of people though...

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:38 PM Permalink
10g's

94.5 ks95 there's what you'll find it wrapped in. some type of ks95 promotion deal like a bumper sticker or something.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:38 PM Permalink
Birdie15

I seen a few guys at Newell last night with bright orange hunting gear on. Hint:: THe popular outdoor attraction is not played in the winter and it's not baseball or basketball.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:38 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

Me and the Medallion Mobile

no hockey for me. my dad was though. im a good floor hockey player, but bad skater. i have the name for it though.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:38 PM Permalink
Treasure Digger

I was here last year and spent most of the daylight hours at Cherokee from the 3rd clue on. Never thought it was anywhere else but Cherokee. Am not a pro but am going to make it my hobby. Hope someone in the Water cooler "talking" finds the medallion.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
LCBREWCREW

Hit Newell last night @ 11:40...first one's there, and the last to leave....@ 4:30 a.m..I'll be damned if we aren't headin' right back there tonight

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
Amy Trandahl

Treasure digger, Rob and I made copies of the book and found it to be pretty cool! It pinpoints EVERYTHING, EVERY St. Paul Park has to offer and where it all is and I believe a little history too! It also has the surrounding area too for street references etc. It was wort the year at the copy machine ( I think!!) It may be a little out of date but its nice to have!! I suggest you to go take a look at the library!! They will not let you check it out due to some dumb reason but oh well!!

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
10g's

94.5 ks95 there's what you'll find it wrapped in. some type of ks95 promotion deal like a bumper sticker or something.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
christopher campbell

Iconolast- one who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
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The ice palace was at Lake Phalen in 1986.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

Me and the Medallion Mobile

who are you boomhower?? agnus person??

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
Paco

you need cheese Ive got cheese and lots of it...Taco Bell in eagan is where Im going to search any one wanna join in Ill be there in the white mustang

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
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To anyone thinking phalen it's not there because the gates are locked at 10 pm

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
Chris P

Bill King:

I'll ask you this because you seem to be making the most sense out of all this. I'm with ya. But what about the old and new? Water towers? They are pretty visible from most of HP and might refer to the "well" they tried so hard to fit in. Any thoughts? And MARSHAMELLOW: I was trying to make a JOKE. Speaking of Narrow Minded, don't come back until you find your sense of humor. It is needed for this task. And enough flaming for a while. Can't we all just get along???

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:39 PM Permalink
10g's

94.5 ks95 there's what you'll find it wrapped in. some type of ks95 promotion deal like a bumper sticker or something.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:40 PM Permalink
JOE SILVA

Anyone know where Newell park is ?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:40 PM Permalink
Cheryl Straight

ASU, it's in the 20's to 30's during the day - thought I heard them say a warm up for the weekend.... My advice: Layers and waterproof/warm footwear Lots O Snow

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:40 PM Permalink
10g's

94.5 ks95 there's what you'll find it wrapped in. some type of ks95 promotion deal like a bumper sticker or something.

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:41 PM Permalink
Boomhower

Birdie 15: are you that 5 foot nothin Aggie I know?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:42 PM Permalink
christopher campbell

where is NEWALL park? And why do we think it is there?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:43 PM Permalink
LCBREWCREW

Newell is Snelling to West on Pierce Butler You 'll see it on your left

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
New Daddy

Any battle creek fans out there?? I didn't see many people out there today, but there were manya t newell and como. Phalen didn't have many either. I'm going to highland tom unless tonights clue sheds more light. Battle creek has me intersested

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Boomhower

Birdie 15: are you that 5 foot nothin Aggie I know?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
christopher campbell

where is NEWALL park? And why do we think it is there?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Amy Trandahl

Christopher, Yes it is hillcrest and the only real nearby park is BEAVER LAKE park. Otherwise just ummmmmm hazel park is sort of in the area too. And you know..... Hazel Park JUST got finished putting up a BRAND NEW recreation center??????? Just a thought!

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Boomhower

Birdie 15: are you that 5 foot nothin Aggie I know?

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Dave

Get Together at the fair!

Wed, 01/27/1999 - 10:46 PM Permalink