Kate Lopas and John Kakacek found the medallion under a bridge by the Marsh Trails near the Kwik Trip Distribution Center. Crack the nut and find the treasure. Here, things once looked rosy suggests that we were once optimists, and remember suggests memorial which are the past (Optimists Club) and present (Memorial) names of the beach across Lake Avenue from where the treasure is hidden. Clue #8 Cook and eat refer to the grills and picnic tables close by the hiding spot. The 2023 Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion was unearthed in Phalen Regional Park on the hunt's 10th day by Ken Soles and his partner, Tony Honkomp. Clue 1 Be it turmoil endemic or global pandemic. "Hark cheekiest gopher" and not sanctuary. In the distance, ice houses dotted the lake. Turned out to be so very wrong. So rather than punt, we renewed this years hunt: (In the last year, weve all been through mass infection (pandemic) and insurrection (turmoil endemic), but still the Treasure Hunt must go on! Its been a tough year for us all. But spotting a fence won't lead you wrong. Most popular. He worked for the homeless, the great outdoors, Cred, 30s (as thirties), striver are an anagram for Three Rivers District, which includes Silverwood Park. Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and. Clue #11Scrambled Clue: Clue #2 I swung and and out popped a little ball, Ellingson says. So do the colors red and blueClue #3 if now then my the benches galore Buses transport riders for a welcome home Celebration Dinner hosted by Black Woods at Cirrus Aircraft. This event is sponsored by the . January 28, 2023, 10:02 PM. Step out of the dark go to the park By Taylor Fideldy Jan 27, 2023 | 8:30 AM. to the want you if stand Clue should Local Springsteen fans bemoan spiraling ticket prices to see the Boss, Movie review: Heavyweight performance from Jonathan Majors powers Creed III, Tina Turner jukebox musical Tina shines, but only during its songs, How long can the show go on? That means you won't find it at the Capitol, the Como Zoo, under any skating surfaces, golf courses, or other places like that. Ten clues have been prepared and will be shared in order until the medallion is found or all ten are used (whichever comes first). To become a medallion hunt star. Benches overlook the goods. So last year's hunt proved pretty tough, 2021 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Clue 1 More By Pioneer Press | news@pioneerpress.com January 24, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Be it turmoil endemic or global pandemic It's been a tough year for us all.. For folks who have found Silverwood but not the lot, weve started each line with a letter that spells out Dyer, a reference to Dyers Hill at the park, which overlooks the hiding spot. 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. This registered medallion patch gets you an additional $5K if you find the hidden medallion. Except where otherwise noted, this content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Down under there's ice; don't bruise your buns. Any forgeries will be easily identifiable. 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EXPLAINED MEDALLION HUNT CLUE 9 (First it is a reminder not to dig into groomed cross country ski trails. Be sure to hold onto your card to prove your button purchase. If you follow the well-worn foot trail through the snow, youll end up at Dyers Hill, which is marked by several benches. One for the money, two for the go, Dont skip ahead, follow the thread Learn more | Check out all upcoming events for this year's Winterfest below! The Black Woods Blizzard Tour starts with a reception at the Black Woods Grill and Bar in Proctor, MN on Wednesday evening, February 3, 2021. 3) Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming the prize. Silverwood Park is in the smaller part of St. Anthony thats included in Ramsey, which had us making sure we didnt cross any borders when we hid the prize. Looking east, across the rising or flowing White Bear Lake, hunters can see Washington County, which is off limits for the hunt.). The 2022 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt ended Monday when Skyler Sawyer, 22, found the medallion in Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, after nine clues were published. "Babble" says the brook, Rely on it to find winnings. Last year's medallion was found at Snail Lake Regional Park in Shoreview. your the smell yours to rest and serve The total prize package is worth $10,000: $2,500 if you find the medallion, $2,500 if you have all the clues and $5,000 if you have the registered patch. Safety First: Every hunter has a role to play in protecting themselves and fellow Minnesotans from COVID-19 based on ensuring social distance and wearing face coverings to limit the potential spread of COVID-19. This is why Ellingson & Co. werent gathered together at the traditional watering hole of treasure hunters to analyze Clue #8 moments after it was published early Sunday. Weve got your back! You may also have to search for a ceramic medallion enclosed in a plastic bag. The outer limit is the Ramsey line; The parks been named, so for treasure claimed, (We share what the orb-shaped medallion is hidden in a ball of snow we made in a childs snowball press and that it is likely now obscured by new-fallen snow. Clue #4 So, we drove out to White Bear Lake, stopped along a dark stretch of Lake Avenue in front of West Park and planted the medallion within throwing distance of the curb. CLUE #10 Medallion Hunt 2023. Hunters should not look, dig or hunt next to other hunting parties without a min distance of 6 feet or more. For success means a life of ease. Molly Guthrey was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but has spent more than half her life telling the stories of the people and the places of Minnesota through her work at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ni sleco nthe tingetg dna oeruy nowt og rawy, Unscrambled Clue: Starting in 1952, each year during the carnival, there is an annual Treasure Hunt. Miss the on-air announcement? Finder decides with whom to share Learn More Kids and Family Day, Presented by Priority Courier Experts Home. That all of us spring from the mud, Among the sculptures in Silverwood Park is a time machine, stone circles, a memorial to the 1927 Mississippi River flood, a raised platform, and a sculpture that focuses us on the early developmental state that all living creatures take before developing their own biological directions.. Theres a condo there Chateauguet named after an old resort in White Bear Lake, Ellingson says. Clues will be posted on this page daily. Which could lead you to better times. Employees, carriers, and immediate family members of the Pioneer Press, TwinCities.com, and contest partners are not eligible. ), Count down from eleven and youll be in heaven, Look down from above to find what you love, (West Park, which is between 10th and 11th Streets (count down from 11), is just west of the White Bear Lake Seaplane Base (flying high). Judge their features. The Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is happening! / CBS Minnesota. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and you'll win $2,000. Besides following local COVID regulations and ensuring social distancing hunting parties should from the immediate household, no hunting group should be larger than three members. There is a King, a Queen, and 5 Bocks of Winter: November, December, January, February and March. And hid it so close to a border. All clues will be posted here on our site after 9:00am. So dont get stuck in the woods or searching the usual stumps and grass patches that many do. View all Events Learn More Events Learn More Sponsor Learn More The Legend Learn More Donate Learn More Applications Learn More Volunteer NEWS & UPDATES Riders spend the night and return to Proctor on Saturday, February 6. 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Search within r/PPMedallionHunt. If it's treasure you're trackin' Noodling good? For more information please see our Contest Rules. Pursue the grail with your schemes! This registered medallion patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. So, with apology quite humble, Schonhardt was not there for the big moment she had gone to pick up some Gatorade. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and you'll win $2,000. I turned to Zak and said, Oh, my God, we found it! Ellingson says. Winter is here once more which means its time again for Winterfest! It came up in our research, says Ellingson. The treasure rests in a public park. The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt has been part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival for 67 years and 2016's search for the medallion is finally over. Expect more reprise in this year's hunt. The medallion was found Tuesday in Phalen Park here's how the clue writer got us there. Pioneer Press. Medallion location: Get out of your bed if you want some hunt cred This registered medallion patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. St. Paul Winter Carnival: 2023 medallion hunt winners February 2, 2023, 8:33 PM FOX 9's Rob Olson spoke with the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival medallion hunt winners, Ken Soles and. Schedule. A new clue will appear daily through Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, unless the medallion is found before that date. To sit and admire the view from the shore. 2021 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window), 2021 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion found by same crew who won last year. 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Digitized items from the collection, including Winter Carnival scrapbooks. Out at night? Congress is looking into Ticketmaster's business practices. Pull on your choppers because well be hiding a 3 inch clear acrylic disc somewhere on public property in the city limits of Duluth, Superior, or Proctor. Then this hunt is for you Lewis, who also holds a doctoral degree in kinesiology and the psychology of sport, chose Supporting Active Youth and Families as his Boreas motto. From stone circles to the flood The prize is in the clear. Still, we didnt cancel the order Every clue has a bit thats true Don't be odd, stay within your pod. And youve found your way to White Bear Lake. Stay six feet away from strangers. St. Paul Winter Carnival medallion tracked down by first-time hunters. Groups or hunting partners may not share a registered medallion. Feb 04, 2022. Lions Club of Cooperstown. Local Springsteen fans bemoan spiraling ticket prices to see the Boss, Movie review: Heavyweight performance from Jonathan Majors powers Creed III, Tina Turner jukebox musical Tina shines, but only during its songs, How long can the show go on? The finder will plot and search a lot Found the internet! There's a place to cook and a place for leisure. At countys edge, this is our pledge But if you follow the plan pure gold you will pan Ellingson, of Apple Valley, was part of the crew that found the medallion last year as well. The ball had our Treasure Hunt logo on it and came with a miniature face mask that was labeled: Medallion.. 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If the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion is not found by 11:59 pm Thursday, Feb. By 9 a.m. on Sunday, Ellingson along with teammates Julie Schonhardt of Inver Grove Heights and Zak Rexford of Edina were digging around at West Park. Local Springsteen fans bemoan spiraling ticket prices to see the Boss, Movie review: Heavyweight performance from Jonathan Majors powers Creed III, Tina Turner jukebox musical Tina shines, but only during its songs, How long can the show go on? The Pioneer Press also will award an additional $5,000 to the finder if he/she has a registered 2021 Pioneer Press Medallion (only one name per medallion). Whatever may be your political bent, Stop chattin'. On public land you'll do just fine. Also, mask refers to what the medallion was hidden in.). If youre an optimist, your destinys manifest. Just like that Great American Novel, they were drawn to the symbolism of the water, inching closer to the lake. The medallion will not be hidden on the State Capitol grounds, at Como Zoo & Conservatory, Rice Park, Indian Mounds Park, under any skating surface, on a golf course, under or on any artificial turf surface, or at any construction site. Ellingson goes on to explain other references to this Great American Novel in subsequent clues, as well as author F. Scott Fitzgeralds connection to White Bear Lake. Extra credit to those who note that Bald Eagle Lake (eagle) is next to White Bear Lake. Clues are posted on the Oktoberfest USA Facebook and Instagram at approximately 6 a.m. each day. time lies no night draws an end the Down below is an open patch of snow an overflow parking lot, closed in winter that is split in half by a line of trees. This year another shift is due. Hunt alone or council for luck, The medallion was located in Tony Schmidt Park in Arden Hills. The Medallion, when turned in, is worth $250 without a Neewollah button, or $500 if the finder has a button. Additional information about the Treasure Hunt can be found on the Pioneer Press' Treasure Hunt Page. If saving souls is among your goals Clue #1 So last year's hunt proved pretty tough, Filled with red herrings, bluster and bluff. The 2023 Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion has been found! Many there are in many a park; Medallion Hunt Rules 1. (From the mid-19th century, White Bear Lake quickly became a playland or summer vacation spot from people from St. Paul and Minneapolis and eventually for sickly southerners looking to recuperate (recover) or gangsters looking for a hideout (take cover). The St. Paul Pioneer Press prints in their newspaper 12 clues on 12 consecutive days. All medallion patches need to be registered by Friday, Jan 20, before midnight. Things looked rosy, a pocketful of posey. Its called High Five, and were riffing on it with an anagram (bucked and raved) about jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, suggesting readers take a break a nod to Brubecks well-known Take Five. Tempo is a nod to the speed or flow of notes in music, which could lead hunters to one of the parks overflow parking lots.