St. Paul Holiday StationStore Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
A winning North 5 ticket worth nearly $140,000 was sold at a St. Paul retail location.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Gambling
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A local Holiday StationStore in St. Paul sold a winning North 5 lottery ticket worth $139,695. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 13, 17, 20, 23.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant payout for the North 5 game, which resets its jackpot to $25,000 for the following drawing. Players typically participate in these state-run games at a cost of $1 per ticket.
The winning North 5 ticket is valued at $139,695, while the jackpot resets to $25,000 for Monday night. Tickets for these daily drawings cost $1 each.
The players
Minnesota Lottery
This is the state agency responsible for overseeing and managing all legal lottery games in Minnesota.
Holiday StationStore
This is a convenience store chain operating multiple locations where consumers can purchase lottery tickets.
The details
The winning numbers were selected during Sunday night's daily drawing held at approximately 6:17 p.m. Winners of prizes exceeding $50,000 must visit the Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville to claim their funds in person.
Timeline
Sunday night: The winning North 5 numbers were drawn.
Monday night: The North 5 jackpot resets for the next drawing.
Culture Shift
This win follows the established Minnesota Lottery claim regulations requiring in-person verification for large prizes. Such protocols are central to maintaining the integrity of state-sanctioned gambling as large jackpots continue to drive public participation.
If you hold the winning ticket, you must present it at the Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville to claim your prize. You have exactly one year from the drawing date to submit your claim before the ticket expires.
The takeaway
Winners of large lottery prizes should secure their tickets immediately and review state-specific claim requirements before traveling to lottery headquarters. Always keep your physical ticket in a safe place, as it serves as the sole proof of ownership for the prize.
Further reading
For more information on state gaming, visit the Gambling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KDHL AM 920.
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