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2002 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

Wicked Nick

It was really found??

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

SORRY TO BRING THE BAD NEWS!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

YES VIOLENT~ AT MERRIUM

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
piano_wire_man

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I was there yesterday!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

At Merrium? Damn I didnt even go there!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Frosti

When? Where?? Details!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

HELL NO! THATS WHACK!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

In what? Where in Merriam?

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Mr. Med Hunter

I think last nights clue was telling us that they planned for minimal snow cover and being very vague to prolong the hunt. I also know from past experience that the clues that means the least to us when first read, usually have something to do with what it's hidden in.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:42 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

I WAS JUST RANDOMLY CALLING THE NUMBER AND THEY FOUND THE THING

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:43 PM Permalink
brwneyes

The medallion was FOUND!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:43 PM Permalink
devildancer

it has been found at merriam park by the baseball fields

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:43 PM Permalink
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I think it's at Hillcrest. Here's why: In clue #2, it says "trek up and down every hill." So what is that? Cresting hills -- you go up and over them.

I've not actually been over there, but it's not too far from Highland. There's a rec center there, and also a theater. "We're game to PLAY" Also Fairview Ave runs along one side (I think) which could work in to #4 "be fair!"

Take your wreck to the park n rec I'm not entirely sure about, but the park is on Ford Parkway, so it could have something to do with that, and they do have off street parking at the rec center. There are baseball 'diamonds' there too, which might work with today's clue. That's my opinion

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:43 PM Permalink
brwneyes

In Merriam Park!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:43 PM Permalink
Broomball stick

what is the number to call?

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:44 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

So give us the gruesome details.. That sucks

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:44 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I think we need a new hotline now, for those dealing with Post-Medallion Hunting Depression....

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:44 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

651 228 5547

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:44 PM Permalink
devildancer

well its been great talkin to every one hope to talk & see ya next year

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:45 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

Same thanks for chattin!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:45 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

So we have no idea what it was in then?

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:46 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

anyone want to lend a shoulder for me to cry on

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:46 PM Permalink
Terry

Big bummer!

Before everyone scoots away - I'm thinking the Rehash Bash might get moved up a week. Stay tuned for that!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:46 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

So we have no idea what it was in then?

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:46 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

I will cry with you....no clue what it was in

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:47 PM Permalink
Scud_13

Mary Kay Hamilton and son Sean located it just after 11 a.m. attached to part of a potato chip container in Merriam Park, between some baseball fields.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:47 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

Terry Be sure to let us know!! I want to go....

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:48 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

scud where did ya get that info

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:48 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

Well DAMN! At least I wasnt close, or in that park, I'd be furious!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:48 PM Permalink
Frosti

Was it a coolerhead? Anybody know?

The recording on the PP line says to watch twincities.com for updated info about the find. All they are saying right now is that it was found at approx. 11:30am at Merriam by the ball fields.

Dang! I was there last night!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:48 PM Permalink
Scud_13

On the Press web site breaking news

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:48 PM Permalink
piano_wire_man

GRRRRRRRR ! I searched all under the bleachers at Meriiam YESTERDAY!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:49 PM Permalink
piano_wire_man

A Woodbury woman and her 16-year-old son found the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion this morning. Mary Kay Hamilton and son Sean located it just after 11 a.m. attached to part of a potato chip container in Merriam Park, between some baseball fields.

The duo will be awarded a $5,000 prize, plus $1,200 in groceries from Cub Foods. They would have been awarded an additional $5,000 if they had a registered Winter Carnival button. They said it is the first year they haven't bought one

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:49 PM Permalink
Craig Mullenbach

Darn, I was there yesterday racking up the baseball fields. Oh well, maybe next year. Should have spent my Im time at Merriam I guess.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:49 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

I was out digging last night by the baseball fields there!!! I had a feeling it wasn't there so I left....This is 3 years now that I have been in the right area and haven't found it going to cry into mypillow now...

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:49 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

A Woodbury woman and her 16-year-old son found the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion this morning.

Mary Kay Hamilton and son Sean located it just after 11 a.m. attached to part of a potato chip container in Merriam Park, between some baseball fields.

The duo will be awarded a $5,000 prize, plus $1,200 in groceries from Cub Foods. They would have been awarded an additional $5,000 if they had a registered Winter Carnival button. They said it is the first year they haven't bought one.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:49 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

Thanks Scud! I appreciate the info!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:50 PM Permalink
Frosti

This is from the site: <snip>A Woodbury woman and her 16-year-old son found the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion this morning. Mary Kay Hamilton and son Sean located it just after 11 a.m. attached to part of a potato chip container in Merriam Park, between some baseball fields.

The duo will be awarded a $5,000 prize, plus $1,200 in groceries from Cub Foods. They would have been awarded an additional $5,000 if they had a registered Winter Carnival button. They said it is the first year they haven't bought one.<snip>

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:50 PM Permalink
jusme

What the (*&*%&%$^$#%$!!!!!!!! I spent lastnight there also! and I live down the street!!!!!! I feel like I just got kicked in the nuts!!!!!!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:50 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Blah, I knew it was going to be between the baseball fields too. "Be fair"....

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:50 PM Permalink
Baxter

I can't beleive anyone would seriously spend time digging without a) registering a button or b) finding someone who did to turn it in and split some cash with...how lame....

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:51 PM Permalink
Marie Smith

I am out of here to cry and wail....see ya all!! Been fun!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:51 PM Permalink
human24

Everybody digs at night (including myself). It's always found in daylight.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:51 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

what was 16 year old doing out of school!! They shouldn't have found it cuz he shouuld have been in school I want a redo!!!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:51 PM Permalink
piano_wire_man

Last year, I actually saw Cathi Hogan drive away... This year, I probably sttepped on the darn thing!

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:51 PM Permalink
piano_wire_man

No school today.. Our kid was with us....

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:52 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

same here...I want to know which field it was found by.

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:52 PM Permalink
brwneyes

The bad thing is that so many students do have the day off...change of terms...

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:52 PM Permalink
Jenny Schuette

Well I lost a weeks worth of sleep for nothing, but at least now ITS FRIDAY!! We can all go out and drink.. (LOL) drown our sorrows

Fri, 01/25/2002 - 12:52 PM Permalink