Minnesota (MN) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:22 Dec 2024 (GMT)
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Minnesota Lottery Drawing Schedule
All times shown are Central Time (GMT-6:00)| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 |
| North 5 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 |
| Gopher 5 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | ||||
| Lotto America | 21:15 | 21:15 | 21:15 | ||||
| Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
About the Minnesota Lottery
Minnesota Lottery is the only recognised lottery outfit in the entire state of Minnesota. It was established in 1988 after legislation was passed making in-house games legal in the state. Part of the legislation was sending the profits currently at over $3 billion into environmental and natural resources maintenance in the state. The system has been in effect for over 25 years with an interruption in 2011.
Minnesota Lottery Rules
- All players who buy lottery tickets must be aged 18 and above;
- Any lottery retailer caught selling or redeeming tickets to minors risks having their license forfeited;
- No other person is allowed to sell lottery tickets in the state except the retailer;
- A lottery ticket can be awarded to another player, provided it is not a minor.
Minnesota Lottery Tickets
All Minnesota lottery tickets are purchased at registered retailers. For all tickets purchased, a winning ticket is valid up to one year after recording a winning game or draw. If a winning ticket expires, the funds will be forfeited.
Can I Buy MN Tickets Online?
No, unfortunately this is not possible. The state’s legislature has blocked all means of purchasing lottery tickets online.
Minnesota Lottery Games and Drawing Schedule
Daily 3
One of MN’s finest games is the Daily 3 where you can win up to $500 if the numbers are in your favor. To play, set up your wager and wager type, pick a matching number between 000 and 999 and let the machine do its work. You win the maximum amount if the number chosen matches the number drawn by the machine. To enter, the minimum wagering amount is $0.50. You can also win if the numbers match on the first digits, if all 3 numbers match in different orders, and if the back and front pair match. The lottery begins at 6:17pm every evening.
Northstar Cash
The Northstar cash is drawn evening at 6:17pm and involves selecting five random numbers to enter for the lucky jackpot draw between 1 and 31. Players who enter the draw have the chance to win a minimum of $25,000. The wagering fee is $1.
Lotto America
To enjoy the double offers from Lotto America on MN lottery, simply select five numbers between 1 and 52, and the extra number between 1 and 10 for the star ball. This allows Lotto America players to enter for the rolling jackpot play starting at $2 million, building up until the player hits the Lotto America prize. There’s also a non-jackpot feature in Lotto America, where players can hit up to 5x the prizes available. Draws are made every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00pm.
Gopher 5
To enjoy this special game exclusive to the Minnesota lottery, select five numbers between 1 and 47. A winning combination is obtained when the player matches between two and five numbers with the rolling jackpot machine. All draws are made at 6:17pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each play costs $1.
Lucky For Life
Play this game for a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 every day or $25,000 for life. Players need to match five numbers between 1 and 48, along with one lucky number between 1 and 18. The draws are made only on Monday and Thursday at 9:38pm, and the wagering fee is $2 per play.
How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Minnesota
There are two ways to claim a lottery prize and your Minnesota lottery winnings, depending on the amount won, and most importantly confirming your Minnesota lottery results:
- To claim cash prizes of $50,000 and below, you can claim your prize by mail order. After confirming your Minnesota lottery results All you need to do is keep a copy of the front and back of the ticket, and send the original to the following address along with a claim form that can be found on the MN lottery website:Minnesota State Lottery
P.O. Box 131000
Roseville, MN 55113It is recommended that you send the ticket by registered mail. - For Minnesota lottery prizes of over $50,000, you must make an appointment with the lottery office in Roseville. Call 888-568-8379 or 651-635-8273 to learn more about the claims process and set up your appointment at the Minnesota lottery claim centers.
Notable Winners of Minnesota Lotteries
Some of the top winners from the Minnesota Lottery include:
- Debbie Kujava from Badger won $6,754,253 through Lotto America;
- Stanley Hicks Jr. of West St. Paul won $500,000 playing 50x the money;
- Virgil Ericson from Mora won $744,131 at Gopher 5;
- Dennis Grotz of Austin, MN won $390,000 at Lucky for Life;
- Stephen Braun from Buffalo won $1,869,493 at Gopher 5.
Minnesota Lottery Scratch-Offs
Scratch-offs, or scratch-ins, are for lotteries of lower value but with higher chances of winning.
You can buy scratch-off odds online using the Minnesota lottery official website. There is no offline vendor available yet.
Some of the best games to choose from include the ca$h, 500x, The Game of Life, Premiere Play, $500,000 jackpot, and others.
Minnesota Lottery Second Chances – What is Second Chance?
Second chance draws are contests players can enter when their normal game ticket was non-winning. All non-winning tickets are eligible to be entered into the draw and are non-refundable. Players with such tickets can navigate to the second chance tab on the official website to enter the draw.
How Does Second Chance Work for the MN Lottery?
Players who qualify for the second chance draw should have an instant ticket that did not win. To enter a second chance draw you must:
- Log in to your profile and navigate to the second chance tab;
- Ensure that you’re entering the right contest for your ticket;
- Check that the ticket you’re about to use was not a winning ticket. Confirm if your ticket is a winning ticket at any retail vendor near you;
- Confirm the ticket numbers being entered are correct. Avoid dashes and spaces when entering them;
- Any issues can be raised with customer support.
Information on the Minnesota Lottery
Minnesota Lottery Office
Below are the addresses of the Minnesota lottery Headquarters, Minnesota Lottery office and their branches
- Minnesota lottery Headquarters / Head Office: 2645 Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN 55113
- Regional Offices: 205, Cedardale Drive Owatonna, MN (Monday – Fridays)
- 1641 Highway 10 W Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (Mondays – Fridays)
- 130 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (Mondays – Fridays)
- 750 West College Drive Marshall, MN 56258 (Mondays – Fridays)
Minnesota Lottery Customer Support
If you do not feel like going to the office, you can take advantage of the other options available for customer support:
- Hotline: (651) 635-8273
- Email:
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- Second Chance: [email protected]
- Account Information: [email protected]
- Live Chat
Minnesota Lottery Social Accounts
Below is the list of the MN lottery social media accounts:
Minnesota Lottery Apps and Technology
The Minnesota Lottery company has a mobile app where you can get live result updates. The app, however, does not have a feature to buy tickets for jackpot games. The app is available for Android and Apple devices and can be downloaded through the Play Store and App Store respectively.
The Minnesota Lottery App has the following key features:
- Check and update live scores on the go;
- Locate retail vendors;
- Display current games in play;
- Claim cash prizes;
- Press releases and news;
- Confirm tickets;
- Check tickets that won draws.
Minnesota Tax Information
For every cash prize won in the lottery, the state of Minnesota and Federal laws require that 31.25% be deducted and remitted for cash wins of $5000 and above. For the state of Minnesota, the law requires 7.25% while Federal laws dictate 24%.
Minnesota Lottery FAQs
Are Minnesota lottery rules different if you play online?
No, the rules are not different for offline and online games.
How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?
Every game listed on Lottery Critic is licensed and regulated by the state providing the lottery games. It is in our interest to only share legal and legitimate Minnesota lottery games with our users, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Minnesota Lottery?
It takes around two weeks to receive a prize by mail order, although this may take longer for lottery prizes of over $50,000 which must be claimed at the state lottery office in Roseville, MN.
