Minnesota Powerball: Four Tickets Win $50,000–$100,000 in Saturday Drawing
— In the wake of a near-record Powerball jackpot split by two out-of-state ticket holders, the Minnesota Lottery confirmed that four tickets sold across the state matched enough numbers in Saturday’s drawing to secure prizes ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. Three tickets, sold in Faribault, Hastings and Long Prairie, each qualify for $50,000 prizes. A fourth ticket purchased in Caledonia included the Power Play option and is worth $100,000. Winners in Minnesota have up to one year to claim prizes; awards above $50,000 must be processed at Lottery headquarters in Roseville.
Key takeaways
- Four Minnesota tickets won substantial secondary prizes in the Sept. 6/7 Powerball drawing: three at $50,000 and one at $100,000.
- The three $50,000 tickets were sold at Holiday Stationstore (707 4th St NW, Faribault), Speedway (1390 S. Frontage Rd, Hastings) and Holiday Stationstore (14 S. Lake St, Long Prairie).
- The $100,000 ticket was sold at a Kwik Trip in Caledonia and reached six-figure value because the purchaser added the Power Play option to a four-number-plus-Powerball match.
- Two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all numbers to split a $1.78 billion jackpot; Monday’s drawing is set at about $20 million.
- Minnesota winners must claim prizes within one year; prizes over $50,000 are claimed at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville and winners above $10,000 may elect to remain private.
- Retailers that sold the winning tickets may receive standard seller bonuses and see short-term customer traffic increases after public announcements of winning locations.
Background
Powerball is a multistate lottery game run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Drawings that attract unusually large jackpots tend to increase ticket sales nationwide and produce many secondary winners who match some—but not all—winning numbers. In this drawing, while the top prize was split by two out-of-state tickets, several Minnesota players captured five- or four-number combinations that translate into five- and six-figure payouts when Power Play is involved.
Minnesota’s lottery procedures require certain administrative steps for large prizes: claims above $50,000 must be processed in person at the Minnesota Lottery office in Roseville and winners may choose to remain anonymous for awards above $10,000. State rules and retailer reporting practices influence how quickly locations and winners are publicly identified. Past large drawings have produced similar patterns: local retail outlets publicize sales of big winners, and nearby communities often report brief surges in foot traffic and ticket purchases.
Main event
The Minnesota Lottery confirmed the three $50,000 tickets were sold at these retailers: Holiday Stationstore, 707 4th Street NW in Faribault; Speedway, 1390 South Frontage Road in Hastings; and Holiday Stationstore, 14 South Lake Street in Long Prairie. Each matched five of the drawing’s white balls (or the equivalent combination) to qualify for the $50,000 tier.
The fourth Minnesota prize was a $100,000 ticket sold at a Kwik Trip in Caledonia. That ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball and the buyer had purchased the Power Play option, which multiplied the $20,000 base prize to $100,000 under the Power Play multiplier in effect for that drawing.
After the drawing produced two jackpot winners in Missouri and Texas who split a $1.78 billion top prize, the national spotlight momentarily moved away from secondary prizes. Still, Minnesota officials say these four payouts are significant for the retailers and the individual winners, and they reiterated the procedural details for prize claims, privacy options and deadlines.
Analysis & implications
Secondary prizes like $50,000 and $100,000 reinforce a common pattern in big-jackpot drawings: even when the top prize goes elsewhere, many players statewide still walk away with life-changing sums. Economically, those payouts inject cash into local communities and can create short-lived boosts in retail sales at the stores that sold the winning tickets.
From a public-policy perspective, large national jackpots and frequent media coverage can sustain higher long-term ticket sales, a portion of which funds state programs. In Minnesota, lottery revenue supports state-authorized spending priorities; continued large drawings may therefore affect budget projections and program funding cycles, albeit modestly compared with total state budgets.
There are also behavioural considerations. Studies of gambling behavior suggest that visibility of winners—retailers posting that a winning ticket was sold on-site, for example—can temporarily raise local ticket sales. That dynamic benefits both the retailer and state lottery revenues but also renews debates on responsible gaming and the need for public education about odds and risk.
Comparison & data
| Location | Retailer | Match | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | Holiday Stationstore (707 4th St NW) | Five numbers | $50,000 |
| Hastings | Speedway (1390 S. Frontage Rd) | Five numbers | $50,000 |
| Long Prairie | Holiday Stationstore (14 S. Lake St) | Five numbers | $50,000 |
| Caledonia | Kwik Trip | Four numbers + Powerball (Power Play) | $100,000 |
Context: the top prize for the same drawing was split by tickets in Missouri and Texas, combining to a $1.78 billion jackpot — a near-record national payout. By comparison, Monday’s Powerball jackpot returned to around $20 million.
Reactions & quotes
(Paraphrase) Minnesota Lottery officials confirmed the four winning tickets and reminded winners about the one-year claim window and in-person requirements for prizes above $50,000.
Minnesota Lottery (official statement, paraphrase)
(Paraphrase) A store manager at one winning location said the outlet has seen increased customer interest since the drawing and expects local shoppers to check their tickets.
Local retailer report (reported to local media, paraphrase)
(Paraphrase) Independent lottery observers note that large national jackpots drive ticket purchases and produce many secondary winners, which spreads economic impact across multiple communities.
Lottery industry analyst (independent commentary, paraphrase)
Unconfirmed
- No winners from Minnesota have been publicly identified by name at the time of this report; identities and claim decisions remain unconfirmed.
- The exact timing for when each prize will be claimed is not yet confirmed; some winners may opt for privacy or delay claims within the one-year window.
- Information about retailer seller bonuses or internal payout timing has not been independently verified beyond standard Minnesota Lottery procedures.
Bottom line
While the headline-grabbing $1.78 billion jackpot was split by two out-of-state tickets, Minnesota players still walked away with meaningful sums: three $50,000 prizes and one $100,000 prize from the same drawing. These payouts matter locally—benefiting individual winners and nearby businesses—while reinforcing how big national jackpots can produce many smaller, but still consequential, wins across states.
For anyone holding a ticket from the Sept. 6/7 drawing: check your numbers carefully, follow Minnesota Lottery claim procedures, and note the one-year deadline. Observers and policymakers will continue to watch how high-profile drawings influence ticket sales, state revenue, and conversations about responsible gaming.