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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.

rupert

I was at newell and looked all over but saw no sign of a devils den... I think it was a farse... besides Newell is pretty much out anyway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Brian S

Conway is technically listed as Conway Heights Park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
freshman

see you guys later

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
jammin

for those who think conway is it - how is "studying the past can be a blast" and "iconoclast" fit?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
sharkcage

So post your info, Superstar!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Treasure Digger

Jim - TFT: Are you noodling the facts? What are you thinking? If you want to talk my phone is on.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Pam Christiansen

what is a recreation center area if it is not a park or a park is a place for recreation !!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
ChiefSmoke

I don't think Conway qualifies as a park, it is a rec center which is why it has never been hden there. Can you see these translucent peaks that you can see from

Conway from Battle creek as well? heven't had a chance to get thre yet

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
your evil twin

lets not be so closed off on parks i mean this year unlike past ones there is no real big park where 100's of people are looking so its still up in the air and any info is

helpfull

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
LadyC

Iconoclast because it's never been there before. It goes against tradition. "Studying the past" could reference the library?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Russ Payne

Some clues may lead to Battle Creek, But all clues seem to aim at Conway

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
db cooper

Hey L.J. Let's not rule out Conway Twitty

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
A

Theres no way it can be at Como!! If you think it's at Como tell me why???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
LadyC

I would go search Conway now if it wasn't in something 'tight and white' meaning I probably wouldn't see it with my little pen light sticking out of my mouth : )

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
your evil twin

There is no Devils den in Newell Park untrue there may be no officail part called devils den but its been a place where highschool kids smoke dope and drink beer in

newell has been for years but theres no sign there for it that parts a farce

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
tengrand richer

Don't be so sure RUSS P! OVERCONFIDENCE GOT THE Vikings nowhere! andwhoever said tim Conway get real how many books is he in?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
ChiefSmoke

the clue specifically says a 'park'. if they were going to break tradition they wouldn't specifically put it somewhere that doesn't fit the first and most fundamental clue.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Lindsay

Could studying the past refer to Fort Snelling(near Hidden Falls) or past years finds?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
No user inform…

they jusy said the clue has been found at como park i just came from there the tv crews were there and two young guys found it

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Superstar

Sharkcage - speaking of "info" ask your girl why her throat hurts! Think it doesn't?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
db cooper

Hey L.J. Let's not rule out Conway Twitty

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Treasure Digger

You can study the past by looking at all the other parks the medallion has been hidden in, but looking at a new park will could bring the treasure to you if you are an

iconoclast and break tradition about being in one of the past parks.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
jacques villeneuve

Let me tell you russ, instead of making a big fuss, i will tell you this. In order to find the prize, you must open your eyes and realize, the medallion is in Battle Creek

Park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
No user inform…

ok... the 9 5 4...KS95 with a 4...94.5

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

if its in conway it means studying the past (all the past hiding places) and theres value as well in the new (its in a new park)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Regalman

I SURE HOPE THIS DAMN THING AIN'T AT CONWAY JUST TO PISS ALL OF YOU OFF. PAM CALL THE PARKS AND REC DEPT AND SEE

WHAT THEY TELL YOU, MAYBE THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR MIND BUT I'D DOUBT IT

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
dino

HOW ABOUT IRVINE IN ST. PAUL.....IF YOU LOOK UP THERE IS THE 1ST BANK BUILDING LIGHT FOR CLUE NUMBER NINE AND THE

WATER FALL

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
LadyC

There is a sign at Conway on the baseball backstop that says "St. Paul Parks and Recreation" so maybe it is technically a park?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
mykeys

I can't figure out what 'tight and white' is, anyone have any ideas??

(Deleted item originally posted by sky on 12:07am Feb 1, 1999 CST)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Michigan Wolverine

O.K., O.K., I apologize for my previous, bitter jabs. I'm a tad bit sorry I can't look for it. But you people can, so I'll tell you why I think it's at the Capital.

Here's why it seems to be hidden at the Capital.

Clue One:

It says public grounds first, then a park. Of course the mall can be called a park (and probabaly was called a park when it was last at the Capital), but you would

think of it as public grounds first.

Clue Two:

I was told there is a sledding attraction at the Capital this year. Even if there isn't, there was in past years. Do you all remember it?

Clue Three:

Not sure about the numbers.

Clue Four:

The "past" refers almost certainly to the Minnesota Historical Society, which sits between the Capital and the Cathedral.

And the strongest evidence of all the clues I think is "iconoclast." Journalists fashion themselves as high-brow people, and they would not pass up the opportunity to

make a reference to the curiosity that has aroused the attention of the nation. An iconoclast is, of course, somone who defies convention, and it is probably hard to

think of a better application than to your new governor.

Clue Five:

"Learning" refers to University Avenue, which runs into the Capital.

Clue Six:

Not sure about the famous person.

Clue Seven:

There is a specific word for a line of trees, though I cannot recall it now. A very specific word. All literate people, Think hard. It is something close to "promenade,"

for that's the word that comes to mind.

Clue Eight:

Not sure about the translucent reference, though there are some skyscrapers in St. Paul that have funky tops.

Clue Nine:

The red object would almost certainly be the large "1st" sign, long a staple of medallion clues.

If I were not 650 miles away, I would be looking at the Capital.

Decide for yourselves, being careful to recognize that it is difficult to abandon previous theories because you have invested so much in them, thus people continually

stretching the clues to fit their theories.

Good luck all. Ignore what I said about "YOU" never finding it. Somone finds it.

Why not you?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Treasure Digger

Oh, by the way, there was at least 100 people or more at Conway today and many will return there tomorrow. Tonight's clue only confirms more, at least for me,

that the medallion is at Conway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
DaBrewMan

Mississippi River Blvd is a new park along the river and you can see many flood markers

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
dino

round tight and white is a softball they stretch the leather and it is round and white

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
ChiefSmoke

whoever still thinks newell is on crack

that park is so damn dug up it aint even funny

the more clues i read the more confused i get

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
A

FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT STILL BELIEVE THAT THE MEDALLION IS AT COMO TELL US WHY!!! IT HAS TO BE AT CONWAY YOU

IDIOTS!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

I've spent the past week at this park....so many long hours! Can't let anyone take it from me!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
No user inform…

Can someone tell me if St. Andrew Church is related to Martin Luther(iconoclast maybe)?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
tengrand richer

again Cheif it does not say IN apark

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Brian S

I am helping by saving you the time of digging conway up for no good reason.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

ok Brian... what clues are wrong or bad then???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Medallion Kid

IT WAS PROBABLY KICKED OUT OF ITS PLACE TORI!!!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
CommonMan

Hey Superstar, how bout we go down and see my guys at Nantim, pick up a nice late model previously own car and find this medallion????

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
DaBrewMan

Remember these initials MRB

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
L.J.

There obviously not looking in the right spot. Does anyone know when they hide this medallion?? I heard in October!?!?!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
sharkcage

Conway is stomped down, not all dug up. We need to get out & dig daddy-o!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Jason Kluenenberg

I think someone already found it, and is holding it till the last day till we lose our minds!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Medallion Kid

IT IS AT CONWAY!!!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Finders-Keeper…

I am so sick of those words

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink
Medallion Kid

JASON I WAS THINKING THAT TOO!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 12:00 AM Permalink