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1998 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Hunt for the Pioneer Press medallion!

The Pioneer Press medallion has been found. Details are at our Winter Carnival page.

The hunt's over, but the discussion rages on ...

Terry

I suppose I do. We've been doing this for over 25 years and have been close to it most times. It's really luck that you dig in exactly the right place.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 12:53 PM Permalink
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I think the city streets from one of the previous clues could be Wyoming & Winona both cities in Minn.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 12:53 PM Permalink
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Hello All,

I just returned from Cherokee Park, There are about 100-150 people there, with many coming and going. Three square buildings in a row, all with pyramid shaped roofs seem to fit the latest clue perfectly. The NSP smoke stack is plainly visible, no plume of smoke today though. Winona is just one of the "city streets" that lead to the park. There is a play ground and a large rock sure looks like a large object to me. If you want an area with scenery and are looking for high ground, I'd head to Cherokee. The city did tree trimming there the other day, and the warm weather yesterday didn't help much. Digging is a lot of work, make sure you take metal shovels or rakes if you go. Best luck to all.

Stephen E. Maas (SEMAAS@stthomas.edu)

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 12:57 PM Permalink
Two Sisters

Hey- Are the EastSide Boys still digging at Beaver Lake? What would your explanation of the 3 pyramids be there? Just curious.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 12:59 PM Permalink
Terry

We're headed out to Cherokee in a bit. See you out there!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:01 PM Permalink
todd

hi

anyone have idea what medallion is in this year?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:04 PM Permalink
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Ok my brother signed off now its my turn to play with this spacestation. So whats up Where is this thing at anyone Know?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:11 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Everyone it is so obvious that the medallion at Ivy. Everyone is there enyway. Dr. Livingston - Alan and Jill - C. Fox and Marty. I guess they all met at Cherekee, couldnt find it, so they all went to Ivy and have a pretty good Idea where it is. Its at Ivy PEOPLE!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:11 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Half of Ivy park is in Mendota Heights and the other is in St. Paul. Get it - thats the double division. You must be a rock head not to figure that one out.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:15 PM Permalink
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Where is Ivy?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:17 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

About 5 - 6 blocks from Cherekee. Everyone knows Ivy. Everyone knows that it splits too.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:22 PM Permalink
Clare

I cant find Ivy in my Hudson's map book. Is it fairly small?

My guess is it is near cherokee????

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:23 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

pete, where is ivy?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:23 PM Permalink
AllieGo

Good Luck to those that were looking with me last night. I'm feeling under the weather...too much digging...I'll be back out in no time though....Kurk, you going to be a third time winner?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:23 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Yes - its very small and yes it is right by Cherekee.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:26 PM Permalink
Clare

What streets intersect Ivy and what fits as far as kids playing

or sledding...does anyone know?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:28 PM Permalink
Two Sisters

ivy - Okay I see the division of Ivy Park being half in MH and half in St. Paul. But the clue says LINE of double division. Is there actually something that can be considered a line - say as in a street or something? Annapolis is the Line of double division at cherokee.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:30 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Last night I took some advice from one of the other post buddies on the computer and they said that there were News Stations down at Ivy Park. So I went there and they were right. There were 3 different News Stations there covering the medallion story. Its there I know it.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:30 PM Permalink
Two Sisters

What are the 3 pyrmaids at IVY?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:31 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Two Sisters there is a perfect bike path.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:31 PM Permalink
Clare

Now that I found Ivy in my hudson book, it looks as if Ivy is

completely in Mendota Heights. The city border lines dont

even get close to including Ivy. Cherokee is on the limits

itself!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:32 PM Permalink
AirBourn

"It is there, I know"

So what the heck are you doing HERE?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:32 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

The three pyrmids are: The three pyrmid structures on the playground area. The playset says or made by Rosebud playground surfacing company.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:34 PM Permalink
Two Sisters

Hello? Ivy? Any response to the 3 Pyramids?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:34 PM Permalink
Clare

I wish I wasnt here this year, but this is as close to the st paul

winter carnival I will get this year...I am stuck in madison at

school!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:36 PM Permalink
Two Sisters

Ivy, We are almost convinced Ivy may be the place. If only we could see it on the map.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:36 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

The park lines were redrawn this year and your map is probebly outdated. This was a big issue for the Mendota Hgts. and St. Paul area. It caused a ruckus.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:37 PM Permalink
Clare

You gotta be kidding! It actually says "Rosebud" playground surfacing

equipment on it! Damn! You know its at Ivy then.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:37 PM Permalink
AirBourn

What's the 'lode' at Ivy?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:40 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

At Ivy there is water(pond, creek), woods, warming house in the shape of a dome. For inmeasureable there is a rain gauge. Its at Ivy.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:41 PM Permalink
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hehe, I would ask the same thing. Although I was @ Cherokee till 3 a.m. moving snow from one pile to the next, I can't even lift a shovel today! :)

Good Luck!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:41 PM Permalink
ivyparkistheone

Airbourn - there use to be a great mineral deposit in the park, but its used up.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:42 PM Permalink
Clare

Is Ivy pretty dug up? Or do people even have a clue yet about the

division and the secretness of the park?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:43 PM Permalink
Shell-Head

Ivy? You must be kidding.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:44 PM Permalink
AirBourn

I've been over a few spots at Cherokee more than once. Everything points me to a certain spot. The snow this year is going to make this difficult. I think you're going to have to be standing on it, twist your ankle, and wonder what the heck you just stepped on that hurt so bad, sit down, take your boot off, have lunch, pick up the lunch wrappers, and wonder what that extra 'dole' can is in your garbage. Then, you might find it...

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:44 PM Permalink
AirBourn

I used to live on Cherokee, just south of Annapolis. I cannot picture a place in Ivy that's actually in Ramsey county.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:45 PM Permalink
Shell-Head

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:46 PM Permalink
Clare

If only I could be so lucky...I think I would sacrafice my ankle

so I can retire from this damn hunt. I am sure there are many folks that

feel the same. Just a side note to us diehards...here in madison

they have a treasure hunt too...but it has no attention or

outpouring of participation as our dear medallion does. It's much

like a copycat but not as creative!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:48 PM Permalink
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Where is Ivy I can't find it on my map either! :(

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:50 PM Permalink
AirBourn

You know, if I could just find this thing, I might actually get some sleep, and make it to work on time...

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:52 PM Permalink
Shell-Head

Where did you say Ivy was anyway?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:53 PM Permalink
Clare

Thats what is sooo creative about this hunt...we cant even find it

on a map...earlier someone told me the lines were just redrawn so

the cities now share the park (mendota and st paul) I am guessing the

park boardering sylvandale rd and park drive is where Ivy is????

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:53 PM Permalink
Fair Trade

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:55 PM Permalink
AirBourn

THE RULES SAY IT MUST BE IN RAMSEY COUNTY.

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:56 PM Permalink
Fair Trade

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:57 PM Permalink
Medal Maniac

WHERE IS IVY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:57 PM Permalink
Shell-Head

One of these days I'm going to go crazy. I was just looking at #901 which has a list of where and in what the medalions have been hidden since 52'. Who was the guineus who decided to cement it into a closet bracket in 73'?

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:57 PM Permalink
Shell-Head

Sun, 02/01/1998 - 1:59 PM Permalink