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1999 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

It's time for the Medallion Hunt! The first clue will appear on PioneerPlanet just after midnight Saturday, Jan. 22. Come back here to compare notes with other treasure seekers, but be certain you read the rules on the Planet's Winter Carnival page.

SNAKE88

I like como

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:41 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

hwy 169 and 36th. ave kinda by Nickelows on hwy 100

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:41 AM Permalink
Beer Me!

Rushmore: Here's a thought about the 9-5 Ramsey county provides active recreation areas in nine county parks, five regional parks & five regional corridors. The four is all we are missing.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:43 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I'm pretty sure they finished the conservatory unless they moved onto another stage. But I do recall a grand reopening ceremony last summer. I'm sure they don't want the park dug up again, but some park has to be sacrificed. I think maybe that's why they're being more vague with the clues. I seem to remember Como was obvious by about the fourth clue last time and so people had several days to dig it up.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:45 AM Permalink
Matt

Eagle: hehehehe, a sweatshirt for *that*? I'm surprised you don't have the medallion already!

I'm currently trying to pull some anagrams out of the clues with dry spells in them. There's always a chance that there's information beyond the printed words.. And it happens most all the time.

I don't know whether or not I should go out tonight... Hmm..

-Matt

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:45 AM Permalink
Beer Me!

Snake: there is way to much going on at Como Park. With all the kids and sliding it doesn't make any sense. Like you said before way to early It's sending everyone in circles.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:46 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

I like como

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:47 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Beer Me-That is brilliant, however how does that tie into what park it would be in? It is good info yet quite vague.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:48 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

where did all the people go

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:48 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

eitsaeb... whats your EM address??? i tried emailin ya but it said it doesnt qualify as an address??!!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:49 AM Permalink
Matt

Ya know, I don't give a rat's ass how many times someone found the medallion, or when, or why. If that same person dumps his stupidity on the bulletin board saying poorly punctuated, and frequently all capitalized, "ITS TO URLIE," I'm still going to tell him, "Hey, buttwipe, shut up."

-Matt

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:49 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Matt, I thought about anagrams too, but haven't seen any. And usually when they've had them in the past they call attention to them (consider how books rate = estabrook or here's a demo of the mode = dome). Nothing so far looks like that. But then again they did sneak the Battle Creek Park acronym in on us a few years ago.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:50 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

forget it... mail's sent... look for it eitsaeb

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:50 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Snake-I like your plan- get everyone thinking it is at como- you gave us all the background to your past exploits of medallion hunting. Everyone will figure you are right and head out there. Meanwhile, you are digging by yourself over at Highland. You can't hoodwink me man.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:51 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:51 AM Permalink
Birdie15

Clue #5 really messed me up. Just got back from Newell. Had a few ideas.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:54 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

They did warn to not get to close to the action. That could easily be referring to the Winter Carnival events. I do agree though that it would seem a bit odd to concentrate all those people in one place when they have a whole city to work with.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:54 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

Hey Snake, it's got to be either Highland or Como, right? Well, I don't think he is going to say where it is until after the weekend. I think he is trying to keep people thinking Como because it helps the Revenue, ya know. But think of this guys... 1994 - Highland - 5 + 4= 9. Therefore, 1999 - Highland. 9 + 9=18 (9, 5, 4) What do ya think? Also is Highlander really a sym. for Iconoclast? Or was that BS. Well, happy hunting.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:54 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

I think matt is a fairy

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:55 AM Permalink
Birdie15

I'm tell ya, you can't rule out NEWELL

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:56 AM Permalink
Dave

I think Snake has got a life-long hangover, and needs to leave unless he has THOUGHT to contribute!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:57 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Birdie- After this clue why do you think it would be there. I think the last 2 clues have kind of ruled Newell out of the picture.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:58 AM Permalink
Birdie15

Dave, did you head up to Newell tonight?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:58 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

I think so too

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 1:59 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

want find it follow me sunday I will be driving a black blazer that says snake on the side

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:00 AM Permalink
Birdie15

Clue #5 told us crap. It probably only has to do with what it is hidden in. Clue#4 leads right to Newell

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:00 AM Permalink
Matt

Hah, yep, I'm a fairy. Actually, wait, no, I'm not. Retard.

I really don't think that revenues surge a whole lot over this medallion hunt. The hunt is funded by the buttons, and etc. It's also like, a quarter a newspaper, and you can get the clues free online. The complexity of the clues has nothing to do with money making.

-Matt

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:00 AM Permalink
Beer Me!

Rushmore: All the years I have been searching the first couple of clues have to tie into telling you it's in a park and in St. Paul becuz it is worth alot of money this year they are (I think) trying to throw us off. Everyone has really good ideas but I really think that it's going to go on forever. Until the 12th clue which ends on Feb. 4th. Maybe thats the 4

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:01 AM Permalink
Dirk Diggler

WHERE THE FUNK IS N.P. (he exclaimed w/ great relish)

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:02 AM Permalink
Dave

Yep too many drugs Snake. Shoulda held back in the 80's. No I didn't go out tonight, trying to see new angles, and relook all the clues. With all the snow out there I'm not worried of it being found before I get out there tomorrow nite, because USUALLY if you are paying attention you know by the sixth clue, like last year.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:02 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

All the clues rule out Newwell except the "new" and the "well" like the guy would just tell you it's at newwell on the 4th clue. Come on, guys. Do you remember the hunt in '84?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:03 AM Permalink
Brian S

I really wish I could tell you my reasons but I'm willing to bet that it isnt in Newell or Highland.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:06 AM Permalink
Matt

Heh, it actually never says that its in a Saint Paul park. If they REALLY wanted to, they could throw it on a sidewalk. :P Lame.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:06 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

Hello, naked guy. I am talking about people buying stuff and joining in the festivites. People don't care about the winter carnival anymore. Do you have any idea how big it used to be years ago? Everything is at Como, okay? That is what I am saying.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:06 AM Permalink
Rushmore

How many clues do they send out each year?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:07 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

brian where is it? cental park in roseville huh?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:07 AM Permalink
Beer Me!

Darryl - That is the best advise.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:08 AM Permalink
Birdie15

12

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:08 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

No, it's at the John Rose Minnesota Oval. I am going there right now, cha!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:09 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Brian, I don't care about your reasons for it not being in Newell, However, your logic behind it not being in Highland interest me highly would you mind sharing?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:09 AM Permalink
Brian S

No, it is in St. Paul. I just think everyone is in the wrong place. But like everyone else I think I am right. Just my opinion. I have my own reasons for my thought.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:10 AM Permalink
Beer Me!

Rushmore maximum of 12 clues get Wed. paper it has an insert in it about the Carinval and the Med.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:10 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

what advice?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:10 AM Permalink
Dirk Diggler

If the police turn people away at como then its right out!!!!! for shure.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:13 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

I am still thinking Highland. I am going to Highland tommorow, who's bringing the beer?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:14 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

I am going to bed. No one's got anything beneficial to say, anyway. Happy hunting!

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:17 AM Permalink
Brian S

To save everyone some time and thinking I'm insane for going against the Highland theory. REASON--If it is in a park with a golf course the golf course is never mentioned until at least clues #4 or #5. To mention it in the first clue and have it be in a park with a GC that is about the same as saying "as well in the new" means Newell. Too easy of a clue. Just my two cents.

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:18 AM Permalink
Barton Fink

could be right brian but i'm off to scout Highland... my money's still there...

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:20 AM Permalink
Rushmore

Thank you for sharing Brian

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:20 AM Permalink
Darryl Zero

But why mention a golf course at all?

Thu, 01/28/1999 - 2:20 AM Permalink