A Mega Millions ticket worth $100,000 was sold at the Kwik Trip at 200 2nd Avenue NW in St. Joseph after Tuesday night's drawing, sending a buzz through the central Minnesota community while the big jackpot keeps rolling into the next drawing.
According to the Minnesota State Lottery, Tuesday's winning numbers were 48, 51, 60, 63, and 66 with Mega Ball 20, and a ticket purchased at the Kwik Trip on 200 2nd Avenue Northwest in St. Joseph matched a prize worth $100,000. No ticket matched all six numbers, so the estimated jackpot climbs to $489,000,000 for Friday’s drawing. Minnesota players have one year to claim prizes, and any payout above $50,000 must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. For full details on how to collect, see the lottery's claim page, and local coverage of the winning sale was reported by AM 1240 WJON.
What winners should do
If you think you hold the winning ticket, sign the back of it right away, store it in a safe place and verify the numbers at a retailer or with the lottery. For prizes over $50,000, the Minnesota Lottery recommends calling ahead to schedule an appointment at headquarters in Roseville and talking with a tax or financial adviser before making any big decisions.
Local ripple effects
Retailers often see a spike in customers after a winning ticket is announced, and a town the size of St. Joseph tends to celebrate when luck lands nearby. Whether the winner claims the prize anonymously or not, the payout and required tax withholding will be handled through the Minnesota Lottery in Roseville.
