News Release: Small-Town Luck

Small-Town Luck Delivers Two $50,000 Powerball® Wins

The Powerball® jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.1 billion for the Dec. 15 drawing

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Big wins came to two small Minnesota towns over the weekend as two Powerball tickets each won $50,000 in the Dec. 13 drawing.

The winning tickets were purchased at Mentor C Store located at 32 County Road 12 N. in Mentor, and Emily Jo’s, located at 30032 Afton Way, in Shafer.

In Minnesota, prize claims must be submitted within one (1) year of the drawing date. Minnesota Lottery prizes above $50,000 must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. Prizes $50,000 and below can be claimed by mail or at any regional office. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.

Unless the winner chooses to opt in to publicity, their name and city will not be released. As of Sept. 1, 2021, the names and cities of lottery prize winners above $10,000 are private data.

Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information and official rules.

About the Minnesota Lottery

Since 1990, the Lottery has generated more than $4 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans, including the environment, education, public safety, health and human services and problem gambling. For more information, visit Playing Our Part.

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Minnesota Lottery, pr@mnlottery.com