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Put me down for Rice Creek North Regional Park

Do to the covid thing, I am thinking they want people spread out. So I am going BIg Park mode.10 Battle Creek

Mike Flipp - Moose Lake












P.S. Warning - Do not take the Mark!
(Rev 13:16)  And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:(Rev 13:17)  And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.(Rev 13:18)  Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
They are preparing an RNA vaccine which has never been used on humans before, and give it to all 7 billion people on the earth. It will literally change your DNA. Once they do this they can patent it and you. Anyone who holds a patent is the OWNER of such things. Monsanto owns patents on Corn because they changed the DNA of corn from its natural state. A special dye called Luciferase is planning on being injected into people to store medical information. Be watchful.

10 Battle Creek.  

4 - Cherokee
2 - Crosby
2 - Acorn
2 - Phalen

Thanks AW

Yea, sure, we can do that. We'll use the same rules with 10 votes prior to the hunt and then 10 more votes after each clue. Earlier votes are worth more. Ties go to the person who put the first vote in for that park. Prize is $100 to the winner. Must post guesses to the message board for transparency. Once you have made a guess, it will keep carrying over if you don't post a new guess. I'll post it more officially later but for now I myself will go with 10 on Lilydale.
David 

Will you be doing a park picks contest again this year? Put me down for Swede Hollow as my first choice.

Yes I will. I will be on vacation for the entire Winter Carnival so I'm hoping I can keep up during the period where they overlap, but if I can't the site will still be running for others to comment.

Will you be running this site again throughout the hunt?

It's now official! The Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt WILL take place starting in January. Clue #1 will officially be on January 24th, though of course we'll likely all see it in the early edition of the Sunday paper on the 23rd. Like last year, a Winter Carnival button will no longer get you the extra $5,000. Instead you have to buy a special (and kind of cool looking) light up Medallion from the PP at this website https://www.pioneerpresstreasurehunt.com/ (which is the only way to get it). Still, because of Covid, some things will naturally be different this year. My guess is we will not be having a Pre-Dig this this year. I'm also guessing they will not be doing the "early" clue release at Shamrock's. If I'm wrong on either of those then of course it will be up to you to decide if you want to attend.

I will still run this group this year but I will actually not be hunting this year. Not because of Covid but because I am now officially on the Winter Carnival committee. They are doing a new event this year that they are calling a scavenger hunt and I am in charge of it. But it won't be like a typical scavenger hunt. The 30 things on your list will be more like 30 one clue treasure hunts, each taking you to a different location. And there will actually be three different ones to choose from. The "Park-e-mon Go!" hunt is a family friendly adventure that will focus on the parks of St. Paul, both the familiar and the obscure. The "Shop, Dine, & Play" hunt will take you to fun places around town (that we hope will be open, though going inside is not required). And then the "St. Paul Past & Present" hunt will take you to 30 historical locations around town. All three will start on the first day of the Winter Carnival and teams will have the 10 day run of the Carnival to complete them, scoring points for each mission accomplished (while speed will play a role in tie breakers). There are 100 openings for teams available in each hunt. When someone registers, they are registering their phone, and all submissions will have to come from that phone. However you can have as many people helping you as you are willing to potentially split the prize with. We're still working out the prizes, but I believe they will be in the $500 range. The Park-e-mon Go! hunt is free to play while the other two will have a $20 registration fee. The registration will open up in early January. So there is a bit of overlap with the medallion hunt, but this is something you can pick up after the medallion is found or if you want something to do other than obsess over the latest clue.

It looks like the Winter Carnival is going to bring a lot of treasure hunting fun this year!

Alright, here we go with the explanations. Remember, I did purposely make it harder this year figuring people would have more time to work on the clues. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should. You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city. Washing your hands, and not just because you should is a reference to the medallion being disguised as a clump of dirt which may get your hands dirty. For the rest of the clue, start at the end. If you google “solo city” you will immediately see that is a nickname for a city in Indonesia. The international “code” to “call” Indonesia is 62. “Catching a ride” refers to a bus and of course Route 62. Route 62 makes a stop at bus stop 6262, a place of numeric harmony and the closest bus stop to the treasure. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, Looking back to pre-Columbian times. An endearing site might help set you right And give direction to your paradigms. “44” refers to the 44th President, Barack Obama. He graduated from Columbia, but prior to that he went to Occidental College (my alma mater!). Occidental in turn is a term meaning “western”. This is a reference to the “West Side” of St. Paul where Cherokee Park is. The endearing site is the Dearing Mansion near the park which should help confirm which “west” was meant exactly. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. The Postal Service was a band with a hit called “Such Great Heights”, a reference to Cherokee Heights (If you google “The Postal Service” this song comes up right away). The lead singer of that group is also the person behind the band “Death Cab for Cutie”, which might make you nervous. “Lots of letters” are found in books, a reference to the “little library” found in a yard across the street from the area of the hiding spot. “Somewhere above 40” is a reference to the park being above Water St. which is County Rd. 40. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. This is a reference to James A. Baker who was Secretary of State under the first George Bush and then became Chief of Staff, also under Bush. But he had also been Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Treasury under Ronald Reagan, so under Bush it was his second time serving as both a Secretary and a Chief of Staff. At Cherokee you will still find Baker (St.) under George (St.) on a map. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Cherokee is a decent sized park, but private property, which is out of bounds, is on the other side of the street. There are trees near the hiding spot and you might actually feel the medallion by stepping on it. It was also hidden in a slight depression which could trip someone up a bit. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. The Cure is a band whose lead singer is Robert Smith, a reference to Smith St. The nearby water is the Mississippi. “Marginal treatment” refers to the park being on the border of St. Paul. Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. The “places to play” refers to the various places to play sports in the park, but particularly the tennis courts near the treasure as tennis courts have sidelines and the treasure is roughly in line with one of them. Tennis is also a sport without human contact. “Leaving” tells you it is hidden under some leaves. The first letter of each line forms “NACL” which is the chemical formula for salt which is in turn a reference to Morton St. near the park. Clue #8 These times are scary, a load to carry, Yet there is no rigging of the results. Will you stand whining? Be a star shining? It’s a lot better to act like adults. “Carry” (Carrie), (the) “stand”, (the) “shining”, “It”, and (Salem’s) “lot” are all scary stories by Stephen King. Both Stevens and King streets are near the park. “Rig” is another name for a truck and “no rigging” refers to a “no trucks” sign near the treasure. Clue #9 I bet Uncle Joe knows where you should go. It’s a most irregular kind of park. There’s no place to bat, where’s the parking at? A dolt may think it’s somewhere near Bismarck. Uncle Joe is Joe Biden who is from Delaware, another street near the park. The park has a definite irregular shape to it. The only thing resembling a baseball field has no home plate and there are no parking lots. Some geographically challenged people may think the West Side is in Dakota County just as Bismarck is in a Dakota. Clue #10 What will you have wrought if digging for naught? You really don’t want to be the weak link. Try taking a stroll, going pole to pole. You will feel groovy when you start to sink. “Wrought” (iron), “pole”, and “link” allude to fences as there is a fence all around the tennis court by the treasure. Taking a stroll alludes to the nearby sidewalk and walking trail. The area with the treasure sinks down from both the trail and the sidewalk and the medallion is hidden in a slight groove in the ground. Clue #11 Let me dish some dirt, and yet not quite blurt. A street name is something that’s sure to please And yet no name hath this critical path. So such a hint would be just a big tease. This is just a reference to the alley between Delaware and Cherokee, which the treasure is in line with. It also roughly aligns with a series of utility poles which look like a line of big T’s (“big tease”). Clue #12 It’s now plain to see the park’s Cherokee, But go far from any picnic table. Facing the blue wall, power above all, Find a groove in the earth if you’re able. This tells you the park and that it is not near the picnic grounds. The blue wall is part of the tennis courts and align yourself with the power lines, then look for the groove.

No details yet but I do have photographic evidence that the AW Medallion was just found in Cherokee Park by the tennis courts.

The hunt is still going. Perhaps this clue will do the trick. Clue #11 Let me dish some dirt, and yet not quite blurt. A street name is something that's sure to please And yet no name hath this critical path. So such a hint would be just a big tease.   And the previous clues: Clue #10 What will you have wrought if digging for naught? You really don’t want to be the weak link. Try taking a stroll, going pole to pole. You will feel groovy when you start to sink. Clue #9 I bet Uncle Joe knows where you should go. It’s a most irregular kind of park. There’s no place to bat, where’s the parking at? A dolt may think it’s somewhere near Bismarck. Clue #8 These times are scary, a load to carry, Yet there is no rigging of the results. Will you stand whining? Be a star shining? It’s a lot better to act like adults. Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should. You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Here we are at clue 10. People are out looking now so remember to keep a distance and don't go out looking if you feel sick. If not found, the next clue will be at 8am tomorrow. Clue #10 What will you have wrought if digging for naught? You really don’t want to be the weak link. Try taking a stroll, going pole to pole. You will feel groovy when you start to sink. And the previous clues: Clue #9 I bet Uncle Joe knows where you should go. It’s a most irregular kind of park. There’s no place to bat, where’s the parking at? A dolt may think it’s somewhere near Bismarck. Clue #8 These times are scary, a load to carry, Yet there is no rigging of the results. Will you stand whining? Be a star shining? It’s a lot better to act like adults. Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should.   You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Time to wake up! In case you missed it last night, I'm moving to two clues a day for the last few clues so that we can be sure to end the hunt before Friday night. Clue #9 I bet Uncle Joe knows where you should go. It’s a most irregular kind of park. There’s no place to bat, where’s the parking at? A dolt may think it’s somewhere near Bismarck. And the previous clues: Clue #8 These times are scary, a load to carry, Yet there is no rigging of the results. Will you stand whining? Be a star shining? It’s a lot better to act like adults. Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should.   You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Today, if you haven't heard, the governor gave a "stay at home" order, though it will not take effect until late Friday night. Consequently I think the best thing to do at this point is to aim to have the hunt over before then. Consequently I am making a slight change and starting tomorrow will move to two clues a day.

• This is Clue #8.
• Clue #9 will be Thursday at 8am.
• Clue #10 will be Thursday at 5pm.
• Clue #11 will be Friday at 8am
• Clue #12, if it comes to that, will be Friday at 5pm.

And then hopefully it will be found Friday before midnight. I realize the order isn't terribly different from what we've already been doing and it still allows people to be outdoors at a park. However I think we should honor the spirit of it and not exclude any hunters who plan to honor the spirit of it from finding the medallion. So this is the plan. As usual, when in the park, try to stay at least 6 feet away from other hunters, avoid touching surfaces others may be touching, and ideally wear gloves. Stay safe!
  Clue #8 These times are scary, a load to carry, Yet there is no rigging of the results. Will you stand whining? Be a star shining? It’s a lot better to act like adults. And the previous clues: Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should.   You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

And the hunt goes on. Remember to be careful out there. Clue #7 Not at work all day? Find places to play. Although this is a game where you don’t touch. Contact is taboo. Whatever you do, Leaving yourself on the sidelines is clutch. And the previous clues: Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by. Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should. You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Here is today's clue as the hunt goes on one more day. If you do go out looking, remember to keep a distance from people and you'll probably want to wear gloves. Clue #6 If sick, but not sure, you still want the cure. Also keep plenty of water nearby. Still no discovery for a recovery But a marginal treatment gets you by.   And the previous clues: Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should.   You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Here is today's clue as the hunt goes on one more day. If you do go out looking, remember to keep a distance from people and you'll probably want to wear gloves.   Clue #5 There’s plenty of land you’ll find near at hand But crossing the street is quite forbidden. Stay near to some trees and watch your step please Or you might stumble on where it’s hidden.   And the previous clues: Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss. Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should.   You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

Here is today's clue. Clue #4 A secretary most necessary, The second time through there would be less dross. For a time but brief he became the chief, But you’ll still find him under the same boss.   And the previous clues: Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should. You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.

The Hunt goes on for another day. If the state goes into lockdown, the hunt will be suspended and more details will follow. Until then, have fun working on the clues. If you do venture out to hunt, remember to keep a distance from people and it's probably a good idea to wear gloves. Here is today's clue: Clue #3 The Postal Service might make you nervous But lots of letters are a useful aid. How many needed if unimpeded? Somewhere above forty you’ll have it made. And the previous clues: Clue #2 Find this bit of lore about forty-four, By looking at pre-Columbian times. An endearing site will help set you right And give direction to these little rhymes. Clue #1 Whether snow or no, this hunt is a go. Fresh air and sunshine will do you much good. To dodge the virus is most desirous So wash your hands, not just because you should. You should break your stride, and go catch a ride To a place of numeric harmony. Now Saint Paul’s a Twin, but the code to win Is to call the place a solo city.