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1985 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on

White Castle officially became a part of medallion hunt history, as Paul Cummings and Mark Heidenreich found this one in Kellogg Park after 9 clues.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Sunday, January 27, 1985
Find Date
Thursday, January 31, 1985
Finders
Name
Paul Cummings
Name
Mark Heidenreich
Prize
Maximum Prize
$3,000
Awarded Prize
$3,000
Location
General Location
Kellogg Park
Pinpointed Location
Underneath a boulder near the Robert. St. end of the park
Concealer
Tucked inside a White Castle box

44.9452, -93.0894

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Saturday, January 26, 1985, 6:00 PM

Ramsey is the county
Where the Medallion found its place.
We hope this helps a little bit,
As toward the treasure you race.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue confirms that the medallion is in Ramsey County.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Sunday, January 27, 1985, 6:00 PM

You'll find trees that are nice
For sitting under
But we suggest you move along
If it starts to thunder.

The official meaning of the clue.

Kellogg Park has a number of large shade trees.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Sunday, January 27, 1985, 6:00 PM

We don't want you
In the dark.
Lest you wonder
It's in the park.

The official meaning of the clue.

Because of street lights on Kellogg Boulevard, it isn't as dark as many parks.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Monday, January 28, 1985, 6:00 PM

Temporary shelter
Is located nearby
This will help
If only you'll try.

The official meaning of the clue.

The "temporary shelter" in this case is the Radisson Hotel.

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Clue 5
Published Date
Monday, January 28, 1985, 6:00 PM

No trump, two spades
And make your bid.
These are clues
To where it's hid.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue tells you that "bridge" is involved. The Wabasha Street Bridge is on one end, the Robert Street Bridge on the other.

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Clue 6
Published Date
Tuesday, January 29, 1985, 6:00 PM

Anchors aweigh,
Seems to fit in here
It's plain to see,
But not too near.

The official meaning of the clue.

"Anchors aweigh" can be taken two ways. There are boats of all kinds on the river below the park, and Navy Island is "plain to see".

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Clue 7
Published Date
Tuesday, January 29, 1985, 6:00 PM

A place to swim,
A place to run.
Keeping in shape
Can indeed be fun.

The official meaning of the clue.

"A place to run" is the YWCA across the street.

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Clue 8
Published Date
Wednesday, January 30, 1985, 6:00 PM

C'mon you sons,
C'mon you daughters.
The treasure's hidden near
The Father of Waters.

The official meaning of the clue.

"The Father of Waters" is the Mississippi River.

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Clue 9
Published Date
Wednesday, January 30, 1985, 6:00 PM

Remember the song
"Don't fence me in"
It seems to be appropriate
For the ones who pace within.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to the Ramsey County Detention Center, at the Wabasha Street end.

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Clue 10

There will surely be some trials
As you search for the loot.
But if you judge the clues with care,
Your efforts can surely bear fruit.

 

The official meaning of the clue.

"Trials" and "judge" are the key words here. There are lots of both in the Ramsey County Court House kitty corner from the park on one end, and the Federal Courts Bldg. on the other.

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Clue 11

This company's goodies
Go crunch, crunch.
Most eat 'em for breakfast,
But some prefer lunch.

The official meaning of the clue.

"This company" is Kellogg - makers of cereal products.

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Clue 12

Kellogg Park is where it's at,
15 paces from a boulder.
It's tucked away in a White Castle box.
Go find it before you get older.

The official meaning of the clue.

Need we say more?

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