As it turned out, it was a good time to join the group. When the winning numbers were announced on the news Saturday night, group member Daniel Soltys wrote them down. He said his wife started circling numbers on the group's tickets that matched. The group members have various plans for their winnings. Krech said the group will keep playing.
Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
Powerball is the multi-state lotto game that offers players nine ways to win. Players select five numbers from 1 to 49 and a Powerball, from 1 to 42. The jackpot is won by matching all five numbers plus the Powerball. Stop back often to read the latest Minnesota State Lottery stories as they happen.