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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.

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HP is the spot, only if your hot turn left off of montreal onto antonio drive, 50 yards, and look to your right, this should be all.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:04 PM Permalink
E.R.

Hey everybody! I'm back. I heard that Conway is probaby the spot now. But how does the red ball in todays clue refer to the Park? Is there a radio tower nearby?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:05 PM Permalink
MushieW

DoNut Man...that is great!!! :))))) (mushie wiping tear from eye)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:05 PM Permalink
eitsaeb

HP baby its got to be theres nothing that makes me think that its at Conway EXACTLY cuz they all fit into HP as well as at Conway------Quiz me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:05 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

You would think that if it was at Conway, they would have referenced Sunray shopping center somehow. If that's in tonights clue, I will be convinced its at Conway

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:05 PM Permalink
Lindsay

What does HP stand for??

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

Nobody has answered how they know Conway is for sure a park and not just a recreation center. There are hundreds of rec centers in St. Paul. The first clue says

specifically it is in a park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:07 PM Permalink
eitsaeb

highland park

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:07 PM Permalink
B. E.

They all fit into Como park too, ANY OF THEM, just ask!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:07 PM Permalink
Lindsay

thanks eitsaeb

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:08 PM Permalink
MushieW

water tower is near conway...why jeepguy? what is your reasoning? also...tower street is at conway

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:08 PM Permalink
Chris P

Hey 92, good to see someone with their wits about them on this list...you'e talking my language. Don't give it away - I enjoy the peace and quiet over there right

now!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:09 PM Permalink
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The name is actually Conway Heights Park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:09 PM Permalink
MushieW

when I went to conway today I thought the sign said Conway Park and Recreational Center.... :)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:09 PM Permalink
jeep

the note at the top of the water cooler.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:09 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

New - where did you get this info?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:09 PM Permalink
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Conway Heights Park

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:10 PM Permalink
diggin4it

I AM SOOOO POSITIVE IT IS AT CONWAY...."I-CON-OCLAST" CON-WAY I WAS DIGGIN'THERE ALL DAY....I NKOW I'LL FIND IT SOON....

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:10 PM Permalink
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Old Map of St. Paul.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:10 PM Permalink
Donut Man

Hey Mushie should I take the DoNut personal or just forget it? Donut refers to two years ago when We brought donuts out on the last day to help all the weary

hunters gather strength

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

Thanks, New. I grew up in that area and its always been a rec center to me.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
davidm

DonutMan--loved your post too. Just got back from Conway with my Dad. We've looked togther many times in the past and many more I hope to come in the

future!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
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Chris P

Keep the faith and the park humming with your shovel.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

Maybe Conway isn't a park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Chris P

The explanation for Conway is this: it is the result of a group phenomenon similar to that involved in creating a mob where one completely ludricrous idea becomes

reality and everyone follows...no offense to anyone. That's just my explanation for Conway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:12 PM Permalink
lucky

where will the 9 5 4 fit ? how does iconoclast work

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:12 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

Hay freshmen, I tried to IM you, it said you weren't currently signed on....

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:12 PM Permalink
Nancy Lewis

The address of the Conway park is .... 2090 Conway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:12 PM Permalink
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conway is the dope spot

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

line of trees?= wood row.......woodrow.......woodrow wilson=wilson st......some history for ya

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
California Dreamin'

I just logged on and therefore missed a bunch of stuff. As soon as I saw #9, I thought Highland! But those of you saying all the clues fit, what's the large red object?

The peak of the water tower isn't large. Anybody?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
davidm

P.S.--EVERY single clue thus far fits Conway perfectly!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
Donut Man

People, CONWAY is the Way!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
Chris P

Right on 92 - I'll be out there @ the crack 0 dawn tomorrow. Do you dig at night?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

it also says "peak" NOT "dome" people

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
Kristine Harris

anyone figure out the numbers yet?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

I believe the iconoclast clue is saying its somewhere different. Just like studying the past can be a blast, but there is value as well in the new. They are saying - forget

where it has been in the past - we've put it someplace else this year.

I just don't get the 9-5-4 for conway and the "adorn the front door". I'm sure they wouldn't reference someones address - that could lead to big problems.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
MushieW

DoNut...I was referring to what you said about your dad...I thought that was great...but I will be at Conway if you want to bring me a donut...what a nice thing to

do!! :)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
HOLLY ANDERSON

Eistaeb check your mail

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

the red sign on top of the 3M office tower.....you can see it from Conway

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
starbury

Thanks to Allison Wonderland:

You want Conway? I'll give you Conway. #1- I believe now the golf courses are actually irrelevant though Conway does have som "No Golfing" signs.

#2- Conway has a sledding hill on the far east side that slopes down to the houses on Howard St.

#3- Numbers keep score and adorn the front door- Conway is on the 2020 block. The 9,5,4 would be I-94 and Minnehaha Ave (5). Conway is the only park

between those two on the 2020 block.

#4- The treasure has never been in Conway before. Thus it would be new to those who have studied past hunts.

#5- For those with a yearning for learning, they can visit the library that is actually on the park grounds.

#6- A man of fame with a useful name is Henry Hudson (Hudson Guide). Old Hudson Rd. is one block south of Conway Park.

#7- Trees in a line = WOOD ROW as in Woodrow Wilson. Wilson Ave. is the southern border of the park.

#8- There are two translucent peaks at SunRay shopping center and one on the rec center itself. Take your pick as to which you prefer.

#9- There is a very large water tower on the other side of Wilson Ave on McKnight that is visible in most of the park. Behind it, the large red 3M sign looms high in

the sky.

Any questions?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

there is also a water tower (water on high) and a library for your craving for learning.....and

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
B. E.

exactly, the 4,5,9 doesnt fit in there anywhere, i do know where it work, ask me how all the cluse relate to como park

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

The only reason I think it's at Conway is because ALL of the clues lead there. Ask me to give a answer for one of the clues. I know what they all mean! It's at

Conway!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:16 PM Permalink
Chris P

California:

I can't tell you the meaning of the red spot, because then the truth would become self-evident and I'd have those 300+ Conway maniacs all over me @ Highland! I

know that soon enough, they will come. I admire the clue writer for fooling so many so late this year. WoW! I love you all!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:16 PM Permalink
R Peterson

The numbers stump us all... but Conway Park is by Highway 5 and Interstate 94???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:16 PM Permalink
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Chris P

OH yes at nite, in the morning anytime, I'll let you know waht to look for.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:16 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

the man of fame is BABE RUTH! people! There are two references to baseball in that same clue!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink
Sister Sister

Starbury - you have me convinced. The "Hudson" sold me as this is a "useful" name. Any guesses what tomorrows clue will reference?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink
B. E.

look at the top of this page, it says its not by a water tower!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink