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1980s
 
St. Paul Pioneer Press Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt
1980 Clues

 

Finder details and explanations to be provided over time.

Clue 1
The loot is out. It's placed with care.
It could be here - It could be there.
Follow the clues and do your best,
Just find the medallion, we'll do the rest.

Clue 2
There's a couple of tall ones
Standing side by side
They've got a secret between them.
Cause they've got something to hide.

Clue 3
Paddle wheels and picnics
And a place to eat a treat.
They're important to the area.
Here's a clue that can't be beat.
Refers to picnics and paddle boats at Como Park.

Clue 4
There are trees around and autos abound
And a tribute from days of yore.
We hope this helps your hunting
Cause we just can't tell you more.
Refers to a statue of German Poet Johann Christof Schiller that stands directly across from the hiding place.

Clue 5
Strings hit aces in the summertime
There's help for you in this little rhyme.
Refers to the tennis courts.

Clue 6
A well known barber who deals in song.
This simple clue should help you along.
The well known barber is one-time barber Perry Como, thus Como Park.

Clue 7
Think of a name of a well-know ship
That carried World War planes.
Near here is the site you're looking for
And the one who finds it gains.
The ship refers to the U.S.S. Lexington and the street of that name near the site.

Clue 8
A frozen face is near the place,
We hope this isn't too tough.
The money you'll win by finding the spot,
Will buy you lots of stuff.
Refers again to the Schiller statue.

Clue 9
Close to some streets named
Estabrook and Mason.
You'll find the prize
If you'll just hasten.

Clue 10
It's an egg-shaped stone
That's made of plaster.
If you look inside
You'll find what you're after.

Clue 11
Beside a Como road tween pole and a tree,
Is the place where you out to be.
Across from the Schiller statue lies the stone
With the treasure you see.


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