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 (AP)  A Lakeville man said Tuesday he had no
idea that the Powerball ticket he carried in his wallet for a month
was worth more than $47 million until he went to a grocery store
the day before.
  

    During a news conference at the headquarters of the Minnesota
Lottery, Michael Hawes, 46, said he didn't know he bought the
winning ticket on Nov. 1 until he stopped at a Cub Foods store in
Bloomington.

      With the winning ticket still in his wallet, Hawes said he went
to New York. While he said he had a good time, it was not as much
fun as it would have been if he had known he was a millionaire.

      Hawes said he took Tuesday off from his job as a controller with
Bloomington-based Groth Music, which sells instruments. He didn't
say if he intends to keep working.

      For now, a bigger decision will be whether to take the $47
million annuity spread over 29 years, or a lump sum worth $15
million after taxes. He has until Feb. 5 to decide.

      When Hawes appeared at the news conference, he brought his
18-year-old son, Hunter, his fiancee, Sarah, and their
eight-month-old son, who happens to be named Lucky.


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A Lakeville man said Tuesday he had no
idea that the Powerball ticket he carried in his wallet for a month
was worth more than $47 million until he went to a grocery store
the day before.


Lakeville man wins $47M Powerball jackpot

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