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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.

Darryl Zero

Okay, maybe Newwell but first of all, why would he give away the name so early and why would he even talk about a golf course? I am still going with Highland, or possibly Como, but Newwell, I just do not know.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:28 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

hey how about going to yahoo chat and create a room like "10,000$$$$"

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:29 AM Permalink
jim buzz

Let's go to the Cyber Bar in SF. just click the 'check it out' on 4815

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:29 AM Permalink
jim buzz

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:31 AM Permalink
ani

already tried the san francisco chat and it wont let me register.

no registering at suresite (my suggestion) go to business chat...no body in there

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:31 AM Permalink
ani

its really easy to get to suresite

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:32 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I have editing control there. Come on and visit.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:32 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

do'nt read to much in to the clues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:33 AM Permalink
ani

i'm in suresite in the business room if anyone wants to come

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:35 AM Permalink
Findor

does anyone feel it is in the capital mall area.. say historical society

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:35 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

It sounds to me like maybe its located near a school, but that doesn't rule too many parks out, except maybe Newell.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:38 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

The Capitol mall? Hmmm, maybe "downhill flying" refers to some politicians' careers. That's certainly action you wouldn't want to get too close to.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:40 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

ani whats the site address

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:40 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

did everybody leave?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:42 AM Permalink
ani

no one else has showed up so i dont think it is gonna happen eitsaeb

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:43 AM Permalink
gold coat

team gold coat is here,

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:44 AM Permalink
gold coat

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:44 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

we won't know until sun this hunt will go the distance!!!!!!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:44 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

think they all went SOMEWHERE?.......probably HP to find MY medallion

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:44 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

Are there a lot of people going out to Highland? Boy, by the amount Newwell lovers here it seems like searching at this park would be like waiting in line in the bathroom during a Vikings Game. And the reason no one found the Medallion until the last day in 1984 (I was there) was because no one knew it was there until he basically said it is at Newwell Park, it wasn't like everyone was destroying the place during the third clue. I say Highland or Como... Who is going searching tonight?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:45 AM Permalink
so close...

Is the address the one in #4816. I'm not having any luck with it. HELP!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:45 AM Permalink
so close...

I'll go searching! Just tell me where (and bring a shovel for me).

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:46 AM Permalink
gold coat

we went and walked newell part tonight, there were maybe 6 or 8 people there, hard to pin point a particular spot tho

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:47 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

hey does anyone live in downtown MPLS?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:47 AM Permalink
so close...

I am getting the impression that nobody has an opinion on the latest clue.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:47 AM Permalink
ani

yes the site in # 4816 is the one .....i'm still there

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:48 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

will buy perkins for a ride from downtown mpls to Highland park....

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:48 AM Permalink
so close...

Fink! I live by the U!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:48 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

im going out @ 2:00 with the "barley water" and doritoes probably to HP

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:49 AM Permalink
gold coat

our take on the last clue is the referance to a school and that ist hidden in a chest just like it was the first time

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:49 AM Permalink
Findor

shut up so close you are an idiot ... so where is the medallion

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:49 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

hey i could bring some leinie's Winter brew too... thats the perfect drink for diggin

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:50 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

I believe the medallion is close to a school or maybe a few schools, but still that is general because, just like all the other clues, it points towards both Como and Highland. They both have schools near the park, anyone thinking what I am thinking.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:50 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

let's wait for the next clue

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:51 AM Permalink
Marshmellow

There are 18 years between Highland years....and it was in a treasure chesr box the first 5 years of the T.H.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:51 AM Permalink
so close...

Findor. How much did your parents abuse growing up? Get over yourself.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:51 AM Permalink
so close...

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:51 AM Permalink
hilari 1

where was it found in 1952?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:53 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

Good question, hilari

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:55 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

in 52 it was HP-bringin the "buttershot" too!!!!mmmmmmmmmmm w/a little Baileys mixed in......

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:56 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

let's wait for the next clue

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:56 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

it was found in highland in a treasure chest in 1952... hey SO CLOSE... check your email....

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:57 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

What spot was it hidden in 1952, like the spot, it might be the same spot, what do you think? (Also in a treasure chest, like it?)

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:58 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I still think the 9,5, & 4 refer to an address. Its easy to pick out the 900 block, and not too hard to find 950, but you'd have to approximate the 4 (somewhere a four). 954 East goes through Phalen (right through the softball fields & hockey rinks in fact) as well as Mounds. 954 West only seems to go through Como. 954 North only seems to go through Beaver Lake Park and some other tiny green spots I can't identify. 954 South goes through Highland. Hope this helps support everyone's personal pet theory.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 12:59 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

If my address theory is right, and Clue #5 does refer to a school, (I know, two big assupmtions) then I think that narrows it down to Como and Highland. I think Clue #4 indicates Como more than Highland though.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:03 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

the final clue for 1952 is fairly vague... it just says head South east from seventh street...

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:03 AM Permalink
magbru

hp or np more people at np tonight

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:03 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

does "blast" have any thing to do with the statue of the rocket/missle @ Como?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:04 AM Permalink