What would you do if you were lucky enough to win one million dollars? Most people would probably start by paying off their house and other debts, but what's something fun you'd do with your newfound riches?

If you're like me you'd want to travel. I really want to travel around Europe, but the top destinations on Minnesotans' travel wish lists include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Tokyo, Japan; and Curaçao.

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One lucky Minnesotan now has the chance to take a sweet vacation and pay off a lot of debt after winning $1 million dollars on a lotto ticket sold at Kwik Trip.

$1 Million Jackpot Won With Gopher 5 Lottery Ticket

Gopher 5 is exclusive to Minnesota and has a progressive jackpot that starts at $100,000 and continues to grow until someone wins. The drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and tickets cost $1. The Minnesota Lottery says the odds of winning the Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 1,533,939.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a gambling problem, there’s help out there. Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-848-1880 for support.

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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold at Kwik Trip

A lucky Gopher 5 lottery ticket worth $1,015,162 was sold at Kwik Trip, located at 8477 City Centre Drive in Woodbury. If you bought a ticket there, check your numbers, you might be a millionaire!

The lucky winner has one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, which must be collected at the Minnesota Lottery Headquarters in Roseville. One million bucks is nice, but is nothing compared to what the Minnesotans listed below won.

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Seven Minnesotans have picked the lucky numbers and won the Powerball Jackpot. Here's who they are and how much they won.

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