Brandi W. of St. Paul
Brandi is the self proclaimed "crossword queen!" She loves the thoughtfully designed tickets and to take her time and enjoy! Thanks for sharing your story!
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JANUARY 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
Linda H. of Battle Lake
"My hubby and I always put scratch tickets in our Valentine's cards. Sometimes we've won enough for dinner or dessert. We just love playing for fun while celebrating Valentine's!" So much to love - thanks for sharing, Linda!
MARCH 2025
Paige R. of Pine Island
Paige and her pup have the best time playing the lottery! "It’s a Wednesday night ritual where I pick up my dog after work, and pick out lotto tickets and snacks, then head out for a walk." Thanks for sharing!
APRIL 2025
Katie H. of Minneapolis
"My brother and I stay in touch via texts almost every day. It helps keep us both grounded. We often share a pic or two of our pets, usually share at least one thing that makes us both laugh, and then talk about what we’d do if one of us won a big lottery. First, we’d pay off both of our mortgages and max out our retirement account contributions for the year. Then we’d help our kids out and donate to local nonprofit animal rescues." What fun conversations to have, Katie - thanks for sharing and good luck on getting your big win someday!
MAY 2025
Van T. of Coon Rapids
Van shares: "I'm doing nails, customers really like it and compliment me on my good work. They give me money to buy lottery tickets to find lucky numbers every day." How lucky is Van to get such great customers and how lucky are Van's customers to get such beautiful nails?! Thanks for sending in your story!
JUNE 2025
Jonathan M. of Cloquet
"I love playing scratch tickets because the excitement you get from playing them. Me and my friend only bought a couple of tickets, but low and behold we sat at the gas station for, jeez, a couple of hours, just playing scratch tickets. We said to each other, "I think we better get going," jokingly. I'll remember that day, playing scratch tickets. That was so much fun." Thanks for recalling your fun day, Jonathan!
JULY 2024
Joan A. of Roseau
Joan of Roseau won $100,000 playing Powerball back in 1994 and she says she’s ready to win again! “I had 5 numbers right and was 2 numbers away from the Powerball number to win the jackpot. I hope to visit you in Roseville again!” We hope to see you too, Joan! Good luck!
AUGUST 2025
Amy F. of Scandia
In celebration of SKOL season, Amy shared her pup in his Vikings-themed tail-gating outfit, "Bad Boy Bubba! The best running back. With his short little legs he is fast and fearless on the field!" A friend to Fran Barkenton indeed. Thanks for sharing, Amy!
SEPTEMBER 2024
Willie H. of St. Louis Park
Willie dreams big when he plays the lottery: "I have been playing the lottery for 30 years. I have never won, but it’s always that one time when everything can change and I will be the big winner. I am looking forward to that day!" Thanks for saying I'MN!
OCTOBER 2024
Maxwell E. of Gaylord
"I really enjoy how creative and interesting Minnesota Lottery games are! Minnesota Lottery always keeps up with the seasons and have very exciting 2nd Chance games and drawings. What a great way to have fun giving back to the great state of Minnesota and its residents! Thank you, Minnesota!" Thank YOU, Maxwell for sharing your story! We enjoying hearing how much fun you have with our games.
NOVEMBER 2024
Kjirsten B. of Bethel
Thanks to Kjirsten for her great holiday story! “It was Thanksgiving eve, I ran to the local grocery store. I had $10 in cash, so on the way out, I bought two $5 scratch offs from the kiosk. I went back to my car right away because it was snowing rather hard. I scratched one spot and it was $100! Kept scratching, and every spot was $25... so I just stopped and ran inside and handed it to the lady at the counter who told me it was $500! This veteran gentleman came up behind me in his wheelchair to check out, and I was so excited, I screamed ‘I wanna buy all his sh*t!’ Lol. He was so grateful, and I wanted to spread the love. I'll never forget that evening.”
DECEMBER 2024
Sandra R. of Stillwater
"Ever since COVID, my dad, sister, and I have dinner and do scratch tickets on Friday’s since we couldn’t go to the casino. We have continued this tradition for four years now. Enjoy spending our time together. By the way, Dad is 85 years young. We also had an 80th and 85th birthday party for dad where no gifts were allowed, except lottery scratch tickets. Dad had a blast scratching all the tickets." What a fun tradition! Thanks for sharing, Sandra!