We Brought Him Back: Behind-The-Scenes with Jared Allen and the Jan Cave

With Minnesota’s pheasant hunting opener around the corner we wanted to celebrate some of the ways lottery proceeds are supporting Minnesota’s wildlife through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Thank you to Minnesota United FC and all the wonderful volunteers who helped us play our part for the I'MN for Clean Parks community event!

The third and final group of winners for the Earth Defenders social contest have been selected. Check out the latest round of Minnesotans who are saying I’MN to helping our environment in a big way!

Congratulations to our latest round of Earth Defenders! A big thank you to these five individuals who are making a difference for our environment.

Create your own DIY Patriotic Clothespin Wreath!

The Minnesota Lottery partnered with City Pages to find a local artist to repurpose scratch tickets into an original piece of artwork for the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. Read more here!

Read about eight state parks and recreation areas (which have benefited from lottery dollars!) that would make for a truly unique experience on this year’s National Get Outdoors Day!

Congratulations to the first round of winners in our Earth Defenders social contest. Check out some of their inspiring stories!

On this Arbor Day, we celebrate the innovative ENRTF projects, funded with the help of Lottery dollars, that are committed to protecting and preserving Minnesota’s precious trees. 

Happy Earth Day 2019, friends! Earth Day is a day filled with celebration around the world each year on April 22 to support environmental protection. Here at the Minnesota Lottery though, every day is Earth Day. 

On April 15 the Minnesota Lottery announced that proceeds from ticket sales have surpassed $3 billion for critical state programs, including education, public safety, health and human services, and environmental protection.

Spice up your Mardi Gras with a lucky mask! Learn how to do it yourself.