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1970s
 
St. Paul Pioneer Press Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt
1976 Clues

 

Finder details and explanations to be provided over time.

Clue 1
Here's wishing you luck
In your quest for the treasure
A public spot's the place
It's a seasonal pleasure.
Indicates medallion is hidden on a public spot ... seasonal pleasure means the spot is a picnic grounds used during summer.

Clue 2
A well traveled road
Is right near the spot
We can't tell you more
But this means a lot.
"A well traveled road" refers to Highway 61.

Clue 3
Use your dome as you search
For the hidden treasure's spot
Trees abound around the loot
Find it and win a lot.
"Dome" refers to a dome shaped picnic shelter in the area; also "trees abound" means there are many trees in the area.

Clue 4
All bridgework isn't dental
As you can plainly see.
This clue is in the area
Where the treasure's sure to be.
"Bridgework" is the clue word and refers to the fact that there's a footbridge in the area.

Clue 5
When Indians gathered together
They called it a special name.
Lots of people gather here
And call it exactly the same.
The "special name" would be a pow wow, referring to Keller picnic grounds, a popular pow wow location.

Clue 6
Some trees bark, like the dogwood
While others merely cry.
You'll find a lot of the latter
If only you will try.
"While others merely cry" refers to many weeping willow trees at the site.

Clue 7
Water, water everywhere
But not a drop to drink.
It's frozen hard right now, you see,
But it still can help you think.
This is an indication that the area is surrounded by water. Although frozen in winter, it's an island during the summer.

Clue 8
A building like those of World War II
Stands not far away.
It's fairly close to the treasure site
And being close by can pay.
A reference to the quonset building across Highway 61 by the lower part of the Keller golf course.

Clue 9
A block or so from where you'll stand
At the site of the valued treasure,
People aim for holes and flags
In search of summer pleasure.
Golf.

Clue 10
Snowmobiles aren't welcome here,
But fun-lovin' people are.
That's why it's crowded during the summer
When they cross over by foot, not car.
There were "No Snowmobiling" signs visible in the area. To "cross over by foot, not car" refers to a nearby footbridge.

Clue 11
Off to your right is 36,
To your back is 61.
As you bend to dig the prize,
You'll be the lucky one.
Tells you how you should be facing when you "bend to dig the prize."

Clue 12
Get to the root of the problem,
And the treasure will be found.
Look for a crotch of dried out wood;
It holds the medallion round.
"Root" and "crotch" were the key clue words. The medallion was hidden among tree roots and contained in a crotch-like cut of wood.

Clue 13
About three paces south of the footbridge
At the Keller picnic grounds.
Past a stump to a tree with roots galore
Under which the treasure's found.
This pinpoints the exact location of the medallion.


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