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2000 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Discuss the 2000 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

LLkisses

I like that cloudy idea. I noticed when I was looking for the clue the other day that there was a dead bird in the park maybe the foul clue. No, I'm just kidding the lack of sleep I think is getting to me.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:00 AM Permalink
LLkisses

Maybe it is a ball park but not a park park but how would the other clues fit into that?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:02 AM Permalink
Logan

I just don't think it would be in Rice- way to much to destroy and definately not anough parking

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:02 AM Permalink
The Thinker

ALSO at MIDWAY there is the Fireman training tower in right center field 2 towers an ace could mean a no hitter...........Conncession stands Am I nuts?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:03 AM Permalink
Logan

From NP you can Midway and the fair grounds to the north, the space needle

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:03 AM Permalink
LLkisses

There are tons of parking ramps down in that area. They have hid it in kellogg before and that is just a couple blocks away.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:04 AM Permalink
green

I wouldn't bee surprised if there were added security at Rice. They're afraid folks will be digging there. They're going to guard those ice carvings like Ft. Knox.

If convinced Rice Park, I suggest you step one teensy, tiny toe into the park with a shovel and/or hoe in hand and see what happens. $'s to donuts you'll be summarily escorted out, and *maybe* not in too genteel a way. You may even get a free ride away from the premises courtesy o'St. Paul's Boys In Blue.

Well, gotta run. Gotta practice my strangulation skills. I *mean* "triangulation" skills!

Later, Diggers!

JOE! :)

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:04 AM Permalink
KING MARLEY

think rice is to small too. last couple days of clues there is alot of people

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:04 AM Permalink
Logan

So LL now you're saying that we woud have to pay to go dig?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:07 AM Permalink
LLkisses

I was already digging in Rice and the people that were there guarding the sculptures didn't mind a bit. Some people at the bus stop were looking at us weird though.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:07 AM Permalink
LLkisses

What do you think that people did when it was hidden at Kellogg?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:08 AM Permalink
Barfmaster Boreas

Bobo and I went a drivin and drivin last night, we hit about 7 parks. We ruled out Mounds, Hidden Falls, Crosby & Cherokee. Nobody is talking to much of Highland, it seems to fit the first four clues, we also like Newell and watching the nutcases diggin like dogs out there last night. What are your thoughts on "Simple truth"

yahh baby..yahhh!!

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:09 AM Permalink
Logan

Yeah and that's probably why it was hidden there ONCE back in the 80's

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:13 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

midway isn't a bad option. The firefighter tower is called the 'drill tower'...drill/well: clue 4

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:14 AM Permalink
KING MARLEY

dont rule out crosby yet

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:25 AM Permalink
The Thinker

Would they let us nut cases out there on midways field to dig? I dunno...........drill/well........thats good.......Its in the right field area and thats OPPOSITE field for a majority of hitters.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:25 AM Permalink
Logan

Midway is not a park

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:32 AM Permalink
Kiwi

Hey, LL

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:34 AM Permalink
Kiwi

what is going on today I have to bring the rat to daycare yet. What do you want to do is the big butthead there to? or is he working?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:36 AM Permalink
Logan

Did everyone leave?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:43 AM Permalink
Vegas Baby

Hey all- I was disappointed to find that Mounds Park means NOTHING to this clue... I like Newell. Any ideas on "simple truth"? That has me idealess right now- I think it's a key though.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:46 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

extract......railroad tracks?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:49 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

midway stadium lights are called "light towers"...what about 'adventure' park near the uofmn school of agriculture, north of como and midway...may see all this from that park....or 'clayland park'? Newell still seems reasonable too. Why is this puzzle such a draw?! :)

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:55 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

not sure on cloudy, but 'foul'....foul ball??? opposites....fire/water....firetower?! I like these connections..anyone else? but not being a park..that's a problem... 'ball park'... public land in st. paul fits.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 9:59 AM Permalink
Vegas Baby

Hey all- I was disappointed to find that Mounds Park means NOTHING to this clue... I like Newell. Any ideas on "simple truth"? That has me idealess right now- I think it's a key though.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:01 AM Permalink
Logan

they would not wanted people diggin up the field

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:02 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

outside the stadium....probably can't get in/on the field anyway.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:07 AM Permalink
leelabell

I was very tentative about Newell, but lots of clues point to it now. I really like that to the west there is a radio tower belonging to Capitol 2-way Communications and Siligan Co smokestack. Newell is also on Pleasant.

So, a tower or 2, cloudy, opposite of foul is fair(view) ACE - tennis courts Pierce Butler - serve two shelters

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:08 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

Hi ya all. Just spent 1 1/2 hrs. going through the clues since last night. This site really bites!!!! Had to re-login at least 6 times. Anyways, this is so frustrating because certain clues fits different parks, but all clues don't fit one park. Here's something to chew on: extract=X-track the railroad crossing sign!!!!!??????

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:08 AM Permalink
Climbing Princess

outside the stadium....probably can't get in/on the field anyway.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:08 AM Permalink
Logan

What's up with this server

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:09 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

I think the only opposite of both cloudy and foul is fair (seeing the fairgrounds or Fairview ave) but how do the rest of the clues fit NP. Escpecially #1 & #2

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:11 AM Permalink
Vegas Baby

Hey all- I was disappointed to find that Mounds Park means NOTHING to this clue... I like Newell. Any ideas on "simple truth"? That has me idealess right now- I think it's a key though.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:12 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

anyone there??? What do ya think of the X-track thing???(NP)

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:13 AM Permalink
leelabell

I think clue 1 is just saying it is not near a golf course. I think in clue 2, ace refers to tennis or serve (butler). Set your own pace could refer to driving on pierce butler (known for speeding and cops) I know these are a stretch.

Last night there was a guy on who liked Linwood. I almost like it as much. You can see the NSP smokestack and its on Pleasant Ave.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:15 AM Permalink
New Daddy

The oppisite of a cloudy and foul mood if merry Merriam Park??

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:25 AM Permalink
leelabell

ND - do you know of any place to cook at Merriam?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:28 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

Is anyone else having poblems with this server? It just locked up on me again. Had to reopen the pp site 3 times before I could get in.

As far as Merriam, I said that last night. It shares a property line with Longfellow MAGNET school. But I don't recall any cooking or shelter facilities there. Anyone know if there are any there????

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:30 AM Permalink
leelabell

Merrian is an interesting thought. You can still see the smokestack and the 2-way comm tower like from Newell except now you look NW instead of just W. I like the magnet school. It has a park building and picnic tables but I don't know about cooking facilities. It does have tennis courts.

Yes, i am also having problems with this server. I think I am going to go for a drive and maybe dig a little.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:38 AM Permalink
Logan

My thoughts have been with Linwood from the start- the bad thing- I have that thought every year.

PP Better upgrade soon!!

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:39 AM Permalink
kid minneapolis

anyone out there know anything about Dickerman Park? It is not in my Hunter's guide, but it is on Fairview Ave., and I like the "fair" interpretation of today's clue.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:40 AM Permalink
Barfmaster Boreas

Some far reaching thoughts on Highland...

Clue 1. a new obsession=Frisbee golf=rebellion golfers cavort

Clue 2. ace=tennis courts (or lots of planes)

Clue 3. you can see two matching water towers and a red blinking radio tower=a tower or two

Clue 4. there are plenty of grills and shelters

Yahh Baby...Yahhh!!!

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:47 AM Permalink
PIE

It's not the server, it's a combination of your modem, CPU, and type of lines coming and going!

I have had no problem with the server and have never had to relog!!!

It could be were you live and what type of lines go in and out and if there is any pre-sweep interference!!!

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:47 AM Permalink
doc sven

from the garage logic think tank-----i think midway is considered a st paul park but i dont think there are a lot of places to get out of the rain there so it may not be a possibility

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:51 AM Permalink
PIE

Has anybody seen my MOJO!!

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:53 AM Permalink
ares

BB. You've got an interesting thought, there with two of one kind of tower and one of another. Just the sort of thing the cluewriters would think of

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:53 AM Permalink
New Daddy

The oppisite of a cloudy and foul mood if merry Merriam Park??

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:56 AM Permalink
Map Guy

Too early still. Save your energy.

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 10:57 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

Pie- I doubt it has anything to do with my computer. My hubby was a network engineer, before he became a internet/intranet senior analysis. It's gotta be the server. I think your just lucky. Maybe that luck will continue on in the quest for the treasure eh?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 11:00 AM Permalink
Diggin' Queen

Pie- I doubt it has anything to do with my computer. My hubby was a network engineer, before he became a internet/intranet senior analyst. It's gotta be the server. I think your just lucky. Maybe that luck will continue on in the quest for the treasure eh?

Thu, 01/27/2000 - 11:00 AM Permalink