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National

Powerball jackpot grows to record $1.9 billion

Saturday's jackpot reached a record-breaking $1.6 billion — the world's largest lottery prize, with an estimated cash value of $782.4 million, surpassing the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot claimed by winners in California, Florida and Tennessee in January 2016.

FILE PHOTO: People play Electronic Arts' "FIFA" video game at the Microsoft Xbox booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, in Los Angeles

National

Groups urge U.S. to probe 'loot box' on Electronic Arts video game

In the game, players build a soccer team using avatars of real players, and compete against other teams. In a letter to the FTC, the groups said the game usually costs $50 to $100 but that the company would push players to spend more while they played.

June 02, 2022 08:31 AM

Minnesota

Twin Cities couple claims $67M in first-ever Mega Millions jackpot won in Minnesota

Although the prize was valued at $110 million if taken as an annuity, the winners chose the cash option worth $66.9 million.

April 28, 2022 11:55 AM

Minnesota

Reward offered in $250,000 Pokemon store break-in in Minnesota

Multiple burglars are suspected and police want to catch ’em all

February 14, 2022 04:08 PM

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Instructions for Wordle, the web-based word game played on a mobile phone are seen in this picture illustration

National

Wordle buyout by New York Times draws backlash from puzzle fans

The wording announcing the sale led some social media users to suggest the media company would soon allow only subscribers access.

February 01, 2022 06:46 AM

By Supantha Mukherjee and Tiyashi Datta / Reuters

Arts and Entertainment

Minnesota gamer finally gets credit for helping 'Call of Duty' add accessibility features

Randy Fitzgerald, a quadriplegic video game player from Rochester, helped develop a button layout designed for disabled gamers for the Call of Duty franchise in 2006. He was never credited by name, despite the layout being named after his gamer tag, "N0M4D." That now changed after the Nov. 5 release of "Call of Duty: Vanguard" this year.

November 16, 2021 10:00 AM

By Erich Fisher

Arts and Entertainment

Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

A report released from Evil Geniuses, a U.S.-based esports organization, said within the last year more than 40% all women in gaming experienced gender discrimination compared to just over 15% of men.

November 08, 2021 09:52 AM

By Hannah Yang / MPR News

Arts and Entertainment

'Chase the Ace' card game spreading through South Dakota, raising money for local charities

Called "Chase the Ace," the card game with Canadian roots has turned out big winnings in recent months, including over $1 million in Faulkton, while also raising money for volunteer fire departments, youth hunting initiatives, and even a billboard.

June 25, 2021 02:30 PM

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Business

Mill Pond Mercantile building in New London gets new owner, new purpose and new name

The Mill Pond Mercantile store in downtown New London has been sold. A new retail shop called Lucky Duck is set to open there this spring. The store will feature toys, games, puzzles and old-fashioned treats.

April 02, 2021 06:11 PM

By Carolyn Lange