The ticket sat in his desk until yesterday, when he compared the numbers to those on the Internet.
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.