Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 2:57 PM Found by Kirk Condie in a white mitten at Cherokee Park. It was Kirk's second time finding the medallion after having found it in 1984 at Newell Park. He attributed his feat to "plain dumb luck." At least he wasn't cocky about it. Hunt Information Dates Scheduled Dates Wednesday, January 22, 1992 Find Date Thursday, January 30, 1992 Finders Name Kirk Condie Hometown Minneapolis Prize Maximum Prize $4,000 Awarded Prize $4,000 Location General Location Cherokee Park Pinpointed Location Near the bend in Cherokee Ave. as it makes its way towards Smith Ave. Concealer Hidden in a White Mitten 44.9285, -93.1049 Related Content Treasure Hunt Pictures 1992 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Photos (Wednesday, February 2, 2011) Pioneer Press Winter Carnival Originals Architect, suppliers sue Winter Carnival over 1992 ice palace (Thursday, January 6, 1994) Obituary: John ‘Bud’ Rooney, the 1992 King Boreas, dies of liver cancer at 81 (Thursday, April 29, 2010) Clues Clue 1 Published Date Tuesday, January 21, 1992, 6:00 PM The first treasure clueIs for one and for all.You've got to believeIt's here in St. Paul. The official meaning of the clue. There are two tips here. "First" refers to the First National Bank Building, in plain sight of Cherokee Park. The other hints make it clear that the treasure is within St. Paul's city limits. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 2 Published Date Wednesday, January 22, 1992, 6:00 PM The object that holds the treasure you seekOnce gave a nice warm feeling.And there are some trees; that's all we can say.We can't be too revealing. The official meaning of the clue. The "object" described here is the mitten in which the medallion was hidden. Trees were abundant near the treasure site. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 3 Published Date Thursday, January 23, 1992, 6:00 PM Not all landmarksAre old and stately.These few wordsCan help you greatly. The official meaning of the clue. The "old and not stately" landmark referred to is the new Landmark beer now being brewed at the old Schmidt brewery, which is clearly visible from Cherokee Park. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 4 Published Date Friday, January 24, 1992, 6:00 PM If you're to be led to the treasure scene,Think of something ever green.There are objects round and objects square,Finding them can lead you there. The official meaning of the clue. The "something ever green" is the St. Paul Cathedral dome. The "objects round and square" are the storage tanks and buildings visible from Cherokee Park. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 5 Published Date Saturday, January 25, 1992, 6:00 PM A water source in front of you,A couple more in back.Ponder this as you look aroundIt'll keep you right on track. The official meaning of the clue. The "water source in front of you" at the treasure site is the Mississippi River. "A couple more in back" refers to the two fire hydrants at curbside - just feet away from where the medallion was hidden. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 6 Published Date Sunday, January 26, 1992, 6:00 PM If you're to findThe right St. Paul park,Look for somethingThat's large and dark. The official meaning of the clue. The "something large and dark" is NSP's mountain of coal, in plain view from the park. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 7 Published Date Monday, January 27, 1992, 6:00 PM You'll see things that reach for the sky,And others that reach for the land.This can help you in your search,So keep this clue on hand. The official meaning of the clue. The "things that reach for the sky" are NSP stacks. The "others that reach for the land" are the bridges crossing the Mississippi River. Our Thoughts This is an obscure clue for the late stage in the game. Clues such as this are often thrown in so as not to give away too much too fast. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 8 Published Date Tuesday, January 28, 1992, 6:00 PM What's more preciousThan the treasure of a king?You'll be a rich hunterWhen you find the real thing. The official meaning of the clue. The key word here is "king". The street bearing that name is very close to the treasure's hiding place. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 9 Published Date Wednesday, January 29, 1992, 6:00 PM Just beyond the treasure site,There's a slope that's very steep.All you have to think of now,Is a certain kind of Jeep. The official meaning of the clue. The "certain kind of Jeep" is, of course, a Cherokee Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 10 With instincts of a hunterAnd care near a gorgeYou'll use all your skillsTo find it, by George! The official meaning of the clue. The "gorge" is the incline behind the site, and "by George" gives the name of a second key street very near the site. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet Clue 11 We won't keep youIn the dark.The treasure is hiddenIn Cherokee Park.Between two streetsNamed George and King,You're sure to findThat elusive thing. The official meaning of the clue. This pinpoints the exact location of the treasure in Cherokee Park. Clue Rating Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5Cancel rating No votes yet