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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.

Mrs. Banner

Is M. Watters kidding?!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:21 PM Permalink
Flippy

I don't think I've been there- although certainly nearby. I don't remember a library nearby there, which I think Clue 5/6 require.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:22 PM Permalink
Homer Sympson

Zentar, where do you think it is then?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:22 PM Permalink
No user inform…

No, I'm not kidding. Why do you ask?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:22 PM Permalink
jennyjenny

I heard there's a sensor on the medallion that let's the pioneerpress know that someone has found it (or has even shoveled near it) That might be how they know if

someone doesn't come in right away.

jennyjenny

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:23 PM Permalink
Randi

Conway is so dug up, if it was there they would have stumbled upon it by now it's not at conway too many people ther for it not to have been found it is so hard to

even find a place to start there

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:23 PM Permalink
Flippy

As far as knowing whether the medallion is turned in immediately- I've heard that the PP has people watching the site, to make sure that if it is found, it is turned in

promptly. Can anyone confirm?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:23 PM Permalink
jennyjenny

zentar--

Are you nuts? Not at Conway? Come on, give your ideas on the clues and why they point to crosby. I'd rather not dig at all then dig at some park at this point in the

game where there's NO chance in finding it.

jennyjenny

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:24 PM Permalink
Grandma honeybearrr

What is web-crossing and why does it keep happening?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:24 PM Permalink
Randi

There is an old library a couple blocks away my uncle said it was replaced years ago but it was a very popular place with the older generation fitting with Bing

Crosby

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:24 PM Permalink
Grant Michaels

The medallion is not at Conway either. It is at Crosby, Bing Crosby and Norm Crosby the Comedian. And you can see the No.1 sign for the red object up high.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:25 PM Permalink
No user inform…

I read the clue at 11:30 last night and the Clue said "Planes" not "Places" as it does now. Last year there was also an error in the clue on the web page.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:25 PM Permalink
A

Instead of chatting in here, why not go out and find the Medallion!! I've given up so stop typing and start digging!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:25 PM Permalink
HULK

MWATTERS - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SCROLL THE PREVIOUS 20,000 POSTINGS

THIS IS LIKE A LONG TOUCHDOWN DRIVE WITH SOMEONE COMING OFF THE BENCH TO SCORE - - VIKINGS FANS?

PULL YOUR HEAD OUT YOUR DIGGING IN THE WRONG SPOT

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:25 PM Permalink
Mrs. Banner

A: because some of us are at work!

(Deleted item originally posted by Mike Vig on 02:26pm Feb 3, 1999 CST)

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:26 PM Permalink
lulu

web-crossing means the server is busy

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:26 PM Permalink
No user inform…

Mrs. Banner, I am not new to the hunt itself, just to this year's clues. Usually, after Clue 10 or so, people have a pretty good fix on what park the medallion is in. I

was just asking if anyone minded bringing me up to speed.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:27 PM Permalink
Flippy

A- some of us are stuck at work for a while. (It is a weekday.) Personally, I'll join you in a few hours.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:27 PM Permalink
Digger Bart

Grant M...whats the translucent peak at Crosby?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:27 PM Permalink
Nick East

Some of us have JOBS. What do you think of that, A?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:28 PM Permalink
starbury

Where is Crosby?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:28 PM Permalink
Grant Michaels

It said places in the paper.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:28 PM Permalink
Mary Weisenburger

We all think it is at Conway park because of the clue pertaining to the first name of the "crooner" and last name of a funny man, thus Conway Twitty, and Tim

Conway.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:28 PM Permalink
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Ok, you asked for our thoughts---could be Como transulsent peak, the conservatory. Red object and orient, the airport, must be able to see it from somewhere at

Como. Can you see the conservatiory from the bandstand? Or could be near the ball fields over there also. Where are any figurines near there? Tie in 9 5 & 4. Lots

of things tie in, sorry to burst any bubbles. Minature golf course near the rides.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:28 PM Permalink
Randi

Clue 10 Name Bing Crosby, Norman Crosby very old. Pointer the lights in the sky for the plains (all red) Translucent peak radio and air traffic control. street lined

with trees Water fall water on high?? Most clues fit some are far fetched but I think they are catering to the older generation on this one. Sorry web crossing down

again.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:29 PM Permalink
HULK

M WATTERS

DID YOU WRITE YOUR TERM PAPERS THE NIGHT BEFORE OR SIMPLY COPY OFF SOMEONE ELSE'S TESTS

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:30 PM Permalink
Randi

I also have three kids 2 of them 7 months and unable to dig so until hubby gets home I'm stuck here

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:31 PM Permalink
starbury

Is tonight the night they say the EXACT park and location??

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:32 PM Permalink
Flippy

If you are using the air traffic control tower to fit one of the clues, I'd really have to disagree with you. First, because there is no way they would want anyone to dig

around there- it's illegal even to park within 50 feet of an air traffic control tower. Secondly, MSP airport is not in St. Paul- it's in Richfield.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:32 PM Permalink
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THE WEBSITE CLUE ALSO SAYS "PLACES" NOW...GUESS I'LL KEEP MY ZAMBONI AT HOME TONIGHT...

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:32 PM Permalink
HULK

M WATTERS

DID YOU WRITE YOUR TERM PAPERS THE NIGHT BEFORE OR SIMPLY COPY OFF SOMEONE ELSE'S TESTS

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:32 PM Permalink
Grandma honeybearrr

lu lu...good enough, thanks. I find this all very interesting as I can't go out and dig myself anymore I can enjoy the hunt from my armchair! Good luck to everyone!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:32 PM Permalink
A

Mrs. Banner: I love how productive you are at

your place of work.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:33 PM Permalink
Grant Michaels

Translucent Peak is the Capitol.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:33 PM Permalink
Flippy

The capitol isn't translucent.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:34 PM Permalink
Randi

Crosby is right off of sheppard road hidden falls park it was hidden there I think some time in the 50's early 60's

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:34 PM Permalink
FlyFan88

Flippy- I'm not agreeing with whoever you're talking to, but if the tower being in Richfield is true, it shoots down the theory of the 3M sign for Conway because 3M

isn't in St. Paul either.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:35 PM Permalink
Mrs. Banner

A: your graphics are cool! are you at work or why aren't you digging? it's a drag, isn't it! my luck it will be found at about 5:00, just when I can finally get out there!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:35 PM Permalink
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It can not be in como. the list of places from previous years does not repeat a park for at least 6 years

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:35 PM Permalink
Grant Michaels

They mean Downtown St.Paul airport idiot.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:36 PM Permalink
Randi

No from Crosby Park you can see all of that I'm not saying to go dig up the air port

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:36 PM Permalink
FlyFan88

Grant- if you're talking to me, don't speak so fast moron, and read previous clues.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:37 PM Permalink
Randi

But you can see the 3 m sighn just like you can see the towers from Crosby

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:37 PM Permalink
HULK

HEY A--

I KNOW MRS. BANNER AND YOU SIR ARE NO MRS. BANNER.

ACTUALLY, SHE IS A LAWYER AND YOU ARE PROBABLY GETTING BILLED FOR THIS TIME.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:38 PM Permalink
Amy Mo

It's at CONWAY you ding-a-lings!! Haven't you been keeping up or what. Just take a look at the 1999 clue page and they'll even give you the definitions of the

previous 10 clues. Maybe you need to get a clue!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:38 PM Permalink
Digger Bart

Grant M....How does the "flying down hill" from clue #2 fit into Crosby?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:38 PM Permalink
Grant Michaels

No Fly-fan I wasn't talking to you, it was Flippy.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:39 PM Permalink
Homer Sympson

99 clue page?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:40 PM Permalink
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hey, i've got a question for you all who think it's at Crosby: A line of trees was supposed to give you a name leading to the park, does it do that for Crosby?

Also, is there a scoreboard, and what's the translucent peak?

Some of your clues work, but not all of them! Who's the iconoclast in relation to the park?

Oh, and one more thing...At como, the conservatory is a translucent DOME. Dome peopple, not peak! Dome=round peak=pointy

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:40 PM Permalink
FlyFan88

Grant- OK, sorry.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 2:40 PM Permalink