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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.

CheRory

St. Polly--OR Longfellow Ave., which borders a narrow section of Battle Creek Park in front of Battle Creek Elementary. Near the St. Paul/Maplewood city limits, perhaps the need to be discerning?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:42 PM Permalink
tango

think it's in a park that it's never been in before - why not - it's 10k this year - something new - new park maybe??

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:42 PM Permalink
SLEEPLESS

REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS AT COMO ONE OF THE CLUES WAS SCORE = MORE THAN TWENTY.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:43 PM Permalink
Bubba

if you had to go look right now which park would all of u goto...one word answer

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:43 PM Permalink
The Boss

Studying the past(previous park sites) can be quite a blast But there is value as well in the new(a park that has never been used)

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:43 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

tonights clue may narrow it down a liitle, clue #6 is usually a darn good clue

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:44 PM Permalink
The Rock

Alright enough about this crap its at Newell Park. The 9 5 and somewhere a 4 refers to the ks95 radio tower seen there. The sometimes a 4 part is the radios station 94.5.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:44 PM Permalink
Bubba

think the boss is gay

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:44 PM Permalink
mommy knows best

Ok everyone!!!! I AM SORRY!!! I said "locations". Whats a litlle ol' "c" missing going to hurt? At least we know now people are paying attention to what they read!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:44 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I have a friend who was thinking Rice Park because it had never been there before, but I just don't see it. With all those lights in the trees, I think it would be a very bad idea to have people out there swinging sharp metal objects.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:44 PM Permalink
KRAYZIE GIRL

ALL I WANT TO DO IS DIG. Ya think any of you could tell me how to get to Newell???

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:45 PM Permalink
Bubba

think the boss is gay

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:46 PM Permalink
St.Polly Girl

Boss that is good insight! Bubba I'm a HP'er

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:46 PM Permalink
KRAYZIE GIRL

ALL I WANT TO DO IS DIG. Ya think any of you could tell me how to get to Newell???

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:46 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Alright Mr. Rock, can you fit Newell to all five clues instead of just one?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
Bubba

its a new park

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

so what park do you think is in the running if it's never been there before? Bubba, Right now i would get sleep and wait till this weekend, i highly doubt anyone will even come close to the thing at this time

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
The Boss

Bubba...bite me

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
CheRory

Boss, that fits in with my theory that it may be on Highland Park public school grounds.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
doc sven

newell is near midway stadium

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
Wabbit

Anybody find anything ever about Otto Hummer. Street by Highland?

I found "Otto Hummer--first Park District President Administration" in Illinois. Anybody know anything else? Oh, in the 50s.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
Bubba

its not at newell..lets move on

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:47 PM Permalink
Bubba

who knows where u can find an "otto hummer", i need to get me one of those

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:48 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

where is ks95 tower? Hasn't it already been at Newell?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:49 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:49 PM Permalink
The Rock

ok something old but new well its hasnt been there since 1984 so it would be new if it was there. Iconoclasts refers to highlanders which means it could just be from high land and if you go in certain locations you can look down and see midway stadium.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:49 PM Permalink
No user inform…

Someone said there was a 4 at the entrance to newell park, but i was scouting last night and dint see it...anyone know where this is, or if its really there?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:50 PM Permalink
doc sven

its not at newell?...."ummm...we dont know that"

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:50 PM Permalink
St.Polly Girl

A Hummer : not a very ordinary vehicle one would almost think it ICONOCLASTIC.... Otto (auto) Hummer .. haha

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:50 PM Permalink
lildebi

hey crazy girl, my driveway needs shoveling if you really want to just dig!!!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:50 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

how did you get on the track of "otto hummer"? I agree with bubba, its not at newell

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:50 PM Permalink
The Irish

As for the Rice Park Theory, it is no good. Although it is bordered by 4th and 5th street (the magic numbers) there are ice sculptures and carvers everywhere. Bad bad place for medallion.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:51 PM Permalink
KRAYZIE GIRL

please anybody, I don't care if its not at Newell but that's where I'm diggin' can someone please give me some specific directions?? like street names and stuff.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:51 PM Permalink
Bubba

hey doc sven why dont u call enda and see what he thinks

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Where did this idea that iconoclasts refers to Highlanders come from?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
The Boss

Erik...the four by the entrance at Newell is a Speed Limit 40 sign

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
St.Polly Girl

Thank you Irish, I was wondering about that theory.

No good.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
KRAYZIE GIRL

please anybody, I don't care if its not at Newell but that's where I'm diggin' can someone please give me some specific directions?? like street names and stuff.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
D man

How about I'll take the 10K so you all can stop worrying about the clues?? - Sounds like a plan to me?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:52 PM Permalink
CheRory

Okay, bye everybody! See you at HP tonight! (<--bundled in green parka, glasses, black knit cap, probably falling face first into the snow a few times...)

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:53 PM Permalink
lildebi

krazie girl, my driveway needs shoveling if all you want to do is dig, ill even throw in 20 bucks if you do a good job.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:53 PM Permalink
The Rock

My guess it's either at in specific order

1.Newell Park

2.Highland Park

3.Rice Park

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:53 PM Permalink
Amy Trandahl

I think this just plain BLOWS. I can't begin to imagine where the hell the stupid thing is but... I DID have a dream that I found it last night (seriously!) lol So I hope that is a sign!! (yeah right!)

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:53 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Newell is on the corner of the Pierce Butler Route and Fairview Ave. Where are you coming from Krayzie Girl?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:53 PM Permalink
The Irish

No problem st. polly, hey I was curious enough to check it out myself last night

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:54 PM Permalink
Jorge jimenez

I think it could be at a few parks no clue ideas narrow it down for me, however, i dont see newell as a choice. the clue writers are some VERY smart dudes, they did it to trick you, especially since they wouldnt spell out where it was in such an early clue. They usually come close to doing that at around clue #11

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:55 PM Permalink
The Boss

D Man...does the D stand for dumb ass

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:55 PM Permalink
javajoe

everything at this point in my mind leads to rice park?! any thoughts

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:55 PM Permalink
jimt

Wabbit

Otto Hummer is a gentleman that lived and volunteered in the Highland area. When the street was put in for the pool and the police station it was named in his honor.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:55 PM Permalink
Yahtzee

Crazy Girl--Take snelling avenue to Pierce Butler Route. Take that west for a couple of blocks and Newell will be on your left.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:56 PM Permalink