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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.

Jackie Martin

Right now, the only logical choice is Conway, I haven't been convinced otherwise.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:34 PM Permalink
MushieW

Superstar...it hasn't been found yet and we are coming up to clue 10 or 12! small or large park doesn't seem to matter...and they DO want us to find it!!! :)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:34 PM Permalink
Spencer Dorn

it a public park they cant kick you out unless you are doing somthing unlawful!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
icm

rock.. what happened to newell? give up on it?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
Jackie Martin

I live across the street from Conway, ALL the clues fit.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
Gold Digger

SHARON,WHERE FOR ART THOU SHARON???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:35 PM Permalink
MushieW

oops... I meant 10 OF 12.... :)

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
Superstar

ashlee - Hello! I'm with you and hope it's found! If not me I hope you're the one to find it. Are you going to HP? Conway?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
sharon w

Good thing superstar has no self-esteem issues.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
Alan and Jill

We just got back from 4 hours of diggin' at CP. Every single clue fits there perfectly but the pucks location has not been pin-pointed yet- we may have the general

vacinity triangulated, but not positve - only 40 minutes to go!!!!! We're headin' back to join the 500 other people who are still out there. DIG ON

COOLER-HEADS!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:36 PM Permalink
icm

where can you get a list of all the st. paul parks? perhaps we should start at the very first one and do the process of elimination game.. any clues?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:42 PM Permalink
The Doctor

Clue 3 says HP:

There is bus shelter on the corner of highland and snelling. Adorning the front is a sign with two phone numbers. Each number has 10 digits. This would make a total

of a score=20 of numbers. Inside the shelter is a sign that says routes 94J, 52F and 4 stop at there.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:42 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

this is such fun! wippeee! thanks for the ride Pioneer Press!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:42 PM Permalink
Furby

This server really stinks!!! Been tryin to get on for 15 minutes!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:43 PM Permalink
Jason Dreyer

I was at conway yesterday, but did not look to see how it fit clue 9 because the clue was not out yet. Could someone please tell me if there is a watertower near by

and how the large red object fits? Thanks

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:43 PM Permalink
Ashlee Olds

I'm going to the right park... It's rather small. The park, that is.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:43 PM Permalink
Virtual Medall…

Sounds like a big party tonight. Is everyone thinking CP?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:43 PM Permalink
Amy Anderson

ashlee!! do you know this is amy Homely's (John's) friend amy?? LOL. Are you going out looking tonight???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
sharon w

here i am digger....having technical problems

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Ashlee Olds

AMY!!!!! HOW ARE YOU??? YEa, IAn and I are going...

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Sethmon

Are there as many people digging up Highland as there are Conway?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Jackie Martin

Using this is so frustrating!!!!!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
icm

gotta go for a bit.. this server stinks.. will be back inabout an hour.. *poof*

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Sethmon

Amy are you going to Conway tonight?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:45 PM Permalink
Jackie Martin

Yes, there is a water tower near Conway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:46 PM Permalink
eitsaeb

Barton hurry up and get in here we need yer x per tease

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Superstar

Hey Vicki - you didn't thank me for the ride last night! You know I performed like the Superstar I am! Think I didn't?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Jason Dreyer

Thanks Jackie, and the 'large red object high in the sky'?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Austin

the red object is the 3m sign. the water tower is on a big hill.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Sethmon

Ok all, Ill be in the bright orangish-yellow pants and the "AWAY" VIKINGS R. SMITH #26 Jersey.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
Amy Anderson

I might!!!! I don't know!! I would be going by myself, it's kindof late for that, but i just might....after the 11:30 clue, if i know what park, i will go

Ashlee...how are you doing? i hate school. LOL.

Seth... what year are you at the U?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:47 PM Permalink
jeloba

what does the message mean that the medallion is not adjacent to or on the grounds of a public water tower?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:48 PM Permalink
Jason Dreyer

Thanks Mr. Cold. I appreciate the info.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:48 PM Permalink
Gold Digger

Sharon, if you go to Conway I'll take the first turn diggin!!Just think of the fun we will have when we strike GOLD!!!!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:48 PM Permalink
ONE EYED WILLIE

at cp today for couple of hours looks pretty dug up BUT WATCH FOR THOSE BIG CHUNKS LEFT UNDUG

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
LadyC

jeloba: it's self-explanatory. what part don't you understand??

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
Ashlee Olds

I'm doing well.. I'm going to find it... I won't sleep until I find it... (therefore I'm prolly never going to sleep again :) )

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
Jackie Martin

Large red object- sign 3M is huge and lit up in red on their building on night, east of the park.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
Sethmon

Amy I'll be alone too. 22 year old freshman

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:49 PM Permalink
The Doctor

Clue 6 say HP:

Ben Franklin created the fictional person called Richard Saunders. Ben (using Richard's name) wrote editorals for the tome "Poor Richard's Almanack". These

editorials offer useful proverbs such as:

God helps them that help themselves.

"Poor Richard's Almanack" is a tome because it was published annually. Richard name appears in each issue.

Saunders Ave. ends at HP.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
jeloba

excuse me , will check with the other board now. good luck hunting

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
Superstar

Ashlee - are you going out after you get the clue? Where?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:50 PM Permalink
SLEEPLESS

IF we got everyone that was hunting for the medallion, to pitch in 10 dollars, we could go and buy 10,000 "WILD GOOSE CHASE" scratch off tickets and

probably end up with more money! and we could split the pot with everyone!

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
eitsaeb

Ashlee.....as the saying goes......"sleep when yer dead...." THINK IT AIN? thanks Superstar...

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
Canine Sniffers

What's with the references to 20? We don't get it. Can someone help us out?

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
Jason Dreyer

From what you all say I am convinced it is at CP now. What reasons do others have for continuing to dig at HP or como? I am going to CP after the next clue

(probably), anyone need a ride from the Blaine area???

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
LadyC

But a tome can be reference material - Hudson street map is a reference published yearly. Hudson road is by Conway.

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
Vicki Kasal

um....thanks superstar........

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:51 PM Permalink
Jackie Martin

There are good explanations for the clues pointing to Conway too, I don't know..........

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:52 PM Permalink
Sethmon

22 by 4 days

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 10:52 PM Permalink