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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.

ANGIE A

Im waiting for the clue and im leaving but is someone posting it early please

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:03 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

yeah- that Might have been too obvious- he was just standing there and staring

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:03 PM Permalink
need the money

Well I must have looked like a spotter today. I sat in my truck at lunch in hillcrest reading the paper trying to decifer clues!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:03 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

Isn;t there a wreck center at Mounds- the rehab center? wreck=emotional state?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:04 PM Permalink
Scribe

I don't know Ian......I don't believe in spotters!

Ares,I figured you would'nt walk through that door:)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:04 PM Permalink
ares

why would the spotters have a chicken, ian?

the people we refer to as spotters work for the pioneer press. they scout out the hiding spots, as well as other popular locations, even if incorrect. that way mom press knows when the medallion's been found. traditional attire includes dark clothing at nite, binoculars, lots of high tech communication equipment, sunglasses, etc. or at least that's the conspiracy theory of the day.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:04 PM Permalink
Black Widow

good one possible i guess

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:04 PM Permalink
Skunk man

oh I thought you meant spotters as in watching pick up the medallion then beating you then taking it..

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Scribe

the rehab center? wreck=emotional state?

This I like!LOL! Good thinking.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
dave schneider

I think it comes out on there page at 1::00 but not for sure.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

Scribe when you got this so called JOE was he wearing a shirt,

I think i saw the same one.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Amanda Cook

How can there be spotters when only one person knows where the medallion is???

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Scribe

Nope Skunk,that'd be me!:)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Marleyking

Its on request a park page on my web site.

I hate msn!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Scribe

Spotters are let in on the secret at the beginning of the hunt...or so they say.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
Phillip Diskerud

Found it Marley.. Thank You

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
EagleStar

Say anyone going out would there be a way to maybe swing by my place to pick me up? message me eaglestar17 on aol messenger

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Is it true the medallion has a GPS signal or something so the spotters can track you?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
Scribe

Me too Marley!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
Phillip Diskerud

Found your e-mail that is not pics of Sackett

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
ares

amanda, we don't know that there's only one person who knows the whereabouts. who, how many, when, where. one of the most closely kept secrets in the city!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Scribe

Yes,Ian,I believe that's right.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Skunk man

Me three

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Matt

I hate this game this year, it's lame. There's too many parks to throw my dart. There's too much hype, foe this hunting of snipe, and I will not dig 'till the clues are big!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
ares

so when you find it, scribe, they'll be led to your mantle?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

Black Widow- we might be going out yet- my bf isn't home- hes out with Roxie and his cousin and Larry at a coffee shop- he'll be up all night!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Scribe

Yup Suspect he had a shirt and hair.I think I saw him too!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Amanda Cook

When the treasure started in 1952 the treasure was hidden by editors and brothers, Daniel and Robert Ridder. They wrote the clues and hid the treasure and were the only two people who knew the treasure location.

An article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press in the 1970's stated that the treasure was hidden by two couples known only as Mr. and Mrs. X and Mr. and Mrs. Y.

It is unknown who or how many people are involved in the clue writing and hiding process for the modern day treasure hunt. It still is one of the best kept secrets in St. Paul.

If more than one person knew it wouldnt be a secret

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
need the money

gps, men in black, high tech gadgets, sounds like too much!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
ANGIE A

so hello do we have to wait til 12

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Skunk man

Damn Pioneer Press and there conspiracy on the spotters

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

I'm staying up!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
dave schneider

yes and it has electric shocking device if you pic it up to soon..

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

I'm staying up!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
Black Widow

Sounds like a possiblity are you comming over until clue time or staying home.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

ROTFLMAO -- what's that

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:09 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

BUzz- drop it-- BUzz Drop it--- Buzz- Drop it!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
EagleStar

Would anyone be able to maybe swing by and pick me up got my light and ice breaker/scraper. I live off of Case&Earl :)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
Matt

...so I'll sit here, and drink more beer... and wish like hell for the clue to tell... ALAS! and HARK! here's the park! ...No snow, you see Tweedle Dee!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

Black Widow- you still here?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
ares

matt, you aren't a former cluewriter are you?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:10 PM Permalink
Skunk man

ROFL?? LMAO laughing your ass off

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:11 PM Permalink
fool

hello!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:11 PM Permalink
Scribe

Suspect I believe that is:

Roll On The Floof Laughing My Ass Off

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:11 PM Permalink
DanielleMaria

Ya know when spomething is really funny- and you can't help but wind up on the floor laughing???????????

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:12 PM Permalink
Scribe

Gotta Run! It's about that time! Cath you all on the sly!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:12 PM Permalink
ares

later scribe.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:12 PM Permalink
Skunk man

what about TSRATAS

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:12 PM Permalink