Minnesota couple to claim $180M Powerball lottery jackpot

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colthmn — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:26:20 GMT

They just left a press conference, they were smiling big time in the Star Tribune. It does appear however that they are prepared! Good luck to them.

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TheGameGrl — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:30:46 GMT

One ticket is all it takes! Amazingly they are the type that play it safe and won big!

No harm no foul in *Claiming* the ticket the next day. It will give them time til the funds are issued to decide how to run the financial investments. Why let it sit and accrue interest when they can best vest it sooner. Not a fan of *waiting* it out, otherwise I'd wait to buy tickets later in life then gather the sum now.

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ThatScaryChick — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:12:09 GMT

They did claim it fast, but they seem like they were well prepared. It sounds like they are trying to stay hidden if possible.

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DC81 — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:58:36 GMT

When I saw this topic I was thinking they just went and claimed it, but then was pleasantly surprised to see that wasn't the case as they had someone represent them with no name being released. Hopefully this is a good omen that they're going to try and remain anonymus or at least as much as one can in this situation. Plus it's just another example showing that all it takes is a single ticket...

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MeFirstYouLast — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:37:16 GMT

As soon as his percentage is deposited in the bank, he will come up with additional adjectives. I just hope they take advantage of what $60M can do for them. I would have

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RJOh — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:49:49 GMT

The winners' accountant, Dale Deraad, said his clients are making preparations.........Deraad said. They are just wonderful people.

An accountant who's client has just won $180 million, could he think anything other than they are wonderful

Minnesota couple to claim $180M Powerball lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:53:10 GMT

Couple could present winning lottery ticket at Lottery HQ today

A middle-aged couple from Waseca County in southern Minnesota is expected to come forward today and claim the largest Powerball prize ever won in the state.

The winners' accountant, Dale Deraad, said his clients are making preparations to appear at state lottery headquarters in Roseville this afternoon to certify the winning ticket worth $180.1 million.

They are just excited, Deraad said. They are just wonderful people.... [ More ]