Someone in St. Louis County could be much, much richer. Northland News Center reports that a Gopher 5 ticket worth $1.2 million was sold recently in the county. Nobody has stepped forward yet to claim the prize.
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According to Minnesota State Lottery officials, someone matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing. The lucky winner has a full year to claim their prize. The winning Hot Lotto numbers were 1-6-13-25-27 and the Hot Ball was 15.
The Gopher 5 ticket matching all five numbers was sold Friday. A lottery spokeswoman told the Associated Press this is the second million-dollar ticket sold in the past two months.
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Critics warn new copper and nickel mines will harm northeastern Minnesota's land and water. But St. Louis County commissioners sided with those who say mining can be done well and bring economic prosperity.
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