You are here

Treasure Hunt › Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt › 1991 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt ›

1991 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Error message

  • Deprecated function: session_set_save_handler(): Providing individual callbacks instead of an object implementing SessionHandlerInterface is deprecated in drupal_session_initialize() (line 245 of /net/athena/athena_btrfs/WebSites/backups/coolercrew.com/includes/session.inc).
  • Deprecated function: Creation of dynamic property date_sql_handler::$granularity is deprecated in date_views_filter_handler_simple->init() (line 40 of /net/athena/athena_btrfs/WebSites/backups/coolercrew.com/sites/all/modules/date/date_views/includes/date_views_filter_handler_simple.inc).
  • Deprecated function: Creation of dynamic property date_sql_handler::$granularity is deprecated in date_views_filter_handler_simple->init() (line 40 of /net/athena/athena_btrfs/WebSites/backups/coolercrew.com/sites/all/modules/date/date_views/includes/date_views_filter_handler_simple.inc).
  • Deprecated function: Creation of dynamic property date_sql_handler::$granularity is deprecated in date_views_filter_handler_simple->init() (line 40 of /net/athena/athena_btrfs/WebSites/backups/coolercrew.com/sites/all/modules/date/date_views/includes/date_views_filter_handler_simple.inc).
  • Deprecated function: Creation of dynamic property date_sql_handler::$granularity is deprecated in date_views_filter_handler_simple->init() (line 40 of /net/athena/athena_btrfs/WebSites/backups/coolercrew.com/sites/all/modules/date/date_views/includes/date_views_filter_handler_simple.inc).

Primary tabs

Submitted by Joe Medallion on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 14:48
 
Found by David and Doug Taylor at Langford Park. The medallion was hidden in a Hostess Sno-Ball. This was a one-shot deal for Langford, a small park tucked in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood more known for its summertime 4th of July celebration and volleyball tournament. This was the first year there wasn't an afternoon edition. Notice how long the first two clues are and the absence of a 12th clue.
Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Wednesday, January 23, 1991
Found on:Thursday, January 31, 1991
Finders:
NameHometown
David Taylor
Doug Taylor
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$4,000
Awarded Prize:$4,000
Location:
General Location:Langford Park
Exact Location:Near the intersection of Knapp Pl. and Knapp St.
Concealer:Inside a Hostess Sno-Ball
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Wednesday, January 23, 1991
The treasure will be found
In a saintly city,
Just find our medallion
You'll be sitting pretty.

There are places to rest
Or to sit for a bite,
And they're not far away
From the treasure site.
Explanation:
"In a saintly city" tells hunters that the medallion is hidden within the city limits of St. Paul. "Places to rest or sit for a bite" refers to park benches and picnic tables near the hiding location.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #2
Published on Thursday, January 24, 1991
Crystal clear clues
Make it child's play to win.
So don't put it off,
Now's the time to begin.

Kids make 'em and throw 'em
For wintertime fun.
There's a sweet reward waiting
If you find the right one!
Explanation:
"Child's play" is a reference to the park's playground equipment. "Kids make 'em and throw 'em" and "sweet reward" describe the Hostess brand Sno-Ball in which the medallion was hidden.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #3
Published on Friday, January 25, 1991
Lights of the '90s
and lights of the past,
'Til the next clue comes along
Make this one last.
Explanation:
Today's floodlights and old-fashioned lamp posts are described as "lights of the 1990s and lights of the past."
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #4
Published on Saturday, January 26, 1991
There is a game you can win
With an accurate pitch.
This little clue
Can help you get rich.
Explanation:
The "game you can win with an accurate pitch" refers to either the horseshoe court or softball field, both of which can be found in the park.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #5
Published on Sunday, January 27, 1991
It's the gospel truth
If on the hunt you embark,
You could find the treasure
in a St. Paul park.
Explanation:
"The gospel truth" is reference to St. Anthony Park United Methodist Church, which overlooks the park.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #6
Published on Monday, January 28, 1991
Searching eyes will surely behold
A structure that appears to be square.
Just look around carefully, as you are told,
The medallion is not far from there.
Explanation:
The "structure that appears to be square" is a four-sided shell near the treasure site.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #7
Published on Tuesday, January 29, 1991
A driving force of ol' St. Paul
Can help you win our game.
So keep on truckin' as you try
To come up with the name.
Explanation:
The "driving force of ol' St. Paul" and "truckin'" refer to the city's Ford Motor Co. truck plant – and "ford" is the last half of the park's name.
Our Thoughts:
A bit of a reach.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #8
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 1991
Think if you will
Of ground at an angle.
And there you have it,
A clue to untangle.
Explanation:
The "ground at an angle" is Hillside Avenue, which overlooks the park.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #9
Published on Thursday, January 31, 1991
"Elementary, my dear Watson."
As Sherlock would say.
Just follow this clue
For the Pioneer Press pay.
Explanation:
"Elementary" refers to St. Anthony Park Elementary School, which borders the park.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #10
Phonetically speaking,
You might think of a snooze.
And when you find the treasure,
You'll really make the news.

One is a Perkins,
One is a Quinn.
Think of a first name,
It could help you to win.
Explanation:
"Phonetically speaking, you might think of a snooze" tells hunters to think of a nap, which is the phonetic spelling for Knapp Street, a street leading to the park. The first name of both "Perkins" and "Quinn" is Anthony, as in St. Anthony Park.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #11
Toward the northwest corner of Langford Park
Our treasure will be found.
Search the place, but do not harm
The truly precious ground.
Explanation:
This clue pinpoints the exact location of the medallion in Langford Park
Our Thoughts:
Also tells diggers to be careful. Unfortunately, diggers are sometimes, shall we say, overzealous. Clumps of sod are not exactly a rarity at late-stage dig sites.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Past Clues and Explanations

User login

To prevent automated spam submissions leave this field empty.

Countdown to the Treasure Hunt

About coolercrew.com

This site is dedicated to the St. Paul Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt, a main attraction of the annual St. Paul Winter Carnival that takes place every year in the smaller of the Twin Cities. In addition, we're striving to be the best festival medallion hunting resource on the web!

Who's online

There are currently 0 users online.

Medallion Club

Rotating Snowflake

Snowman searching

Syndicate

Subscribe to Syndicate

Except where noted, the contents of this site are Copyright 1998-2024 Cooler Crew. All rights reserved.Comments and posts are owned by their respective authors. For more information, please see our disclaimer.

If you have any comments about this site, have anything you'd like to contribute to the site, or are having problems accessing it, please contact us.

Powered by Drupal