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2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Discuss the 2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

sspclassof69

Got back from Marydale (had to get it out of my system) and there were more people there than at Capital Mall. There is a circular drive around a flag pole as you enter Marydale; not much else too exciting, but people were there...

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:31 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

there's a big wells fargo on McKnight

but it's not that close to anything

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Annette B.

Wells Fargo is now dt St. Paul. I see Luther Place is right off of como, and near college pk

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:33 PM Permalink
ares

in a convoluted kinda way, scribe, yes. ballfields abound there. and if you're in the area of the circle, but can't see it,...

i'd been thinking that it was possibly in the vicinity of the fountain with reference to riding the old way, northbound lexington used to pass to the east of it, where there is now a parking lot, if memory serves.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:33 PM Permalink
michelle's destiny

And....do people still think it's in Battle Creek? That's off McKnight and right close to where I live.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:34 PM Permalink
sspclassof69

Down from the Capital Mall, but facing it, is a smallish park with a huge statue of a guy, nothing else; would be considered part of the Capital Mall area. but hard to get to......

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:35 PM Permalink
Pupsicle

If it's not at como could bank be talking about the river bank at Hidden Falls ( just a thought).

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:35 PM Permalink
Scribe

In defense of McMurray field-By Scribe

Clue #1 Good luck+Irish=McMurray. Duel=Betwween two=dual=war/veterans=ww2 missile at Como/dual(double thinking) Keep on your toes=skating June=summer sports,baseball,soccer,softball

Clue#2 deploy=war=missile in Como/dual thinking=battles=Lexington wonderful town=St.Paul proper golf courses and STATUES=(not often they mention STATUES)Como has many and golf course

Clue#3 Circular thinking=AROUND/literal circles cOmO Linking=connected to but not in/Away of linking familiar things i.e.Good Luck,irish,McMurray.... out of view=not all clues can be totally viewed but in near vicinity bank=1st bank corporate offices near/dual meaning bank=hill east and west=St.Paul properi.e.Como is west in St.Paul proper/dual=east and west picnic grounds among other... depressed=sunken( the whole field) playing=sports/rides

Clue #5 man of steel=Larry Hodgeson(twice mayor of St.Paul and jounalist for PP)Ballfield in Como is named after him and a monument to him there. Look for his name AROUND our deal=not literal=circular thinking (fettle and mettle fit him well) Peaceful bird=dual meaning here,tells us what the puck is hidden in AND the bird sanctuary at Hodgeson field

more to come..........I'm being kicked off..back to finish in a sec...

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:37 PM Permalink
RoadRunner42

hate to say it but there is a Wells Fargo Brokerage services that might be visable from Phalen.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:37 PM Permalink
michelle's destiny

Allison, I and company went to Hidden Falls last night. A few people were there in their cars...but it didn't look promising.. Where does today's clue fit into Hidden Falls? Maybe boating/riding around...and busy street is 494? I don't know...

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:37 PM Permalink
ares

scribe, don't forget the battle of midway in that thinking as well. i'm not familiar with the mcmurray duel. plz explain.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:38 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

I'm gluttin for punishment....back for more noodlin!

joe!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:39 PM Permalink
ares

aren't we all, pryzm?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:39 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Michelle, I was thinking the old road is Fort Road(w. 7th St)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:39 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

gate's closed at hidden, crosby and phalen last night

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:40 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

lol...must be!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:40 PM Permalink
Annette B.

Yeah W 7th st as opposed to east. Well I need a break - be back later......

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:40 PM Permalink
Scribe

Sorry ares not Mc Murray duelLOL! Thats two thoughts,I punctuated this time!LOL

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:40 PM Permalink
wolfpac

I can see why Crosby and HF's are closed at night, it would be dangerous.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:42 PM Permalink
Crooks

How was your break? Pryzmsphere? Me and Jordann are munchin down :o)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:42 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

For the record, I was only in Hidden Falls because Michelle wanted to go there and I had never seen it. Saw Irvine for the first time too.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:42 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

nice....but found myself thinkin about these damn clues.....DOES IT EVER END????

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:43 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Sounds like you're out there digging at "Linwood" Fields there Scribe! :)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:43 PM Permalink
Jordenn

P...maybe in June, maybe in June.... LOLOLOL!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:44 PM Permalink
Cold Feet

Fort Snelling is by Hidden falls. That could fit with clue #7.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:44 PM Permalink
wolfpac

I'm going back to HF's in the summer, it would be beautiful. Nver had been there before today either.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:44 PM Permalink
ares

doh, scribe. now i see.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

I don't think that my mind could handle it! SOMEONE PLEASE FIND IT!!! PLEASE!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:45 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Cold feet, every clue could be HF.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Pupsicle

I'm stuck on where it's at but I think it is in a dove soap box, any other ideas?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I want to go to Iris and Irvine in the summer.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Cold Feet

Yes, your right Wolffpac. I agree.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:46 PM Permalink
ares

pup, i think the general consensus is that it's in a dove soap box. and because we're all bigots about our ideas, we'll not entertain any others :)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Jordenn

Someone will Prymzsphere! And this year it will be a COOLER CREW member!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

It has the same chance of being at Hidden Falls as it does crosby

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

Speaking of dove soap...heard rumors that there are decoy dove boxes in the parks....FYI

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:47 PM Permalink
wolfpac

It's got to be in a dove container! I want to be able to say I got ONE clue right.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:47 PM Permalink
Tom Popular

Where is Iris?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:48 PM Permalink
ares

pryzm, i had thought of actually doing that. until i thought wait a minute, i could never remember where i put them, so the only decoying i'd be doing would be of myself :)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:48 PM Permalink
nildear

LOL ares

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:48 PM Permalink
Tom Popular

Who's all going to Como tonight? Lots of people there, and if so, Where around?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:48 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Iris is off University and close to Fairview, right behind Porky's.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

lol Ares!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:49 PM Permalink
ares

tom, univ. ave. at porky's drive-in

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Cold Feet

Scribe, how does fettle and mettle fit Larry Hodgson

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Jordenn

I'll be there... hoping the clue narrows down where the heck the treasure is!!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Tom Popular

I see. Lots of People at Iris or Como?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I might go to Como to make fun of people. Don't feel like digging tonight.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Pryzmsphere

Jordenn...think you might head out for another dig tonight?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:50 PM Permalink
David Hulbert

SCRIBE:Very good analysis-but Larry Hodgson as the 'man of steel'?Is the statue metallic or was he in the steel industry?I don't remember Hodgson as mayor,so it must have been before my time,and I'm not young.

If you're on track-there will probably be a reference somehow to actor Fred McMurray(MY THREE SONS-DOUBLE INDEMNITY-THE ABSENT MINDED PROFESSOR).

I am impressed with how you've collected this data,and put the pieces together.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 6:50 PM Permalink