At that point, he put his plans on hold and headed for the Lottery's Roseville office to claim the prize.
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.