ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Lottery will be giving away free scratch-off tickets this week across west central Minnesota to the first 100 people — ages 18 and older — at each location to celebrate its newest $5 scratch game, "Road Trip!"
Designed by Minnesota artist Brent Schoonover, the ticket offers cash prizes up to $100,000 and features popular Minnesota landmarks from the Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis to the largest ball of twine in Darwin.
The events will be held from noon to 1 p.m. The Benson, Cokato, Darwin and Spicer locations are among the 35 to take place across the state.
- Hermann the German in New Ulm, Tuesday, May 16
- Mel's Sports Shop in Spicer, Wednesday, May 17
- Target Field in Minneapolis, Wednesday, May 17
- Glacial Plains Co-op in Benson, Thursday, May 18
- MN State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Thursday, May 18
- Ball of Twine in Darwin, Friday, May 19
- Kwik Trip in Cokato, Friday, May 19
Thirty additional events will be held at Minnesota Lottery retailers.

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