Minnesota Outdoors Rentals Photo Reprints “We want the public to know these games are fair and that they can see someone actually won.” FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The Wolves Beat Health But a judge in March ruled that the woman could remain anonymous, noting that if her identity was revealed, she could be subject to harassment and solicitation. Estate Sales

Minnesota requires its winners to go public. It's nobody's business. Order Reprint State Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson, a Democrat from Stone Mountain, proposed the change and it was signed into law this year. “They don’t have to have their picture taken if they don’t want.” Minnesota State Lottery Employer A-Z Arizona legislator John Kavanagh tried in 2013 to get a law passed letting winners remain anonymous. As well, he or she bought the ticket in a state where they can choose to remain anonymous. Puck Drop How a Sask. Autos World Your Account Home & Garden Neal St. Anthony Newspaper Ads

La Raza Radio relocates from E. Lake to Richfield: 'It was my life's work. Stage & Arts You can ask the Lottery directly for the best answer---likely a FAQ. Why some winners can remain anonymous. Twins Insider Voting starts today in Minnesota: A guide to what you need to know Voting starts today in Minnesota: A guide to what you need to know In 1988, the state changed their rules to allow anonymity after constituents complained to a legislator that people were bugging them after their names were released, he said. Your Resume Nation Dennis Anderson Access Vikings South Carolina, where someone purchased a ticket worth US$1.537 billion at a convenience store , is one of a handful of states that play Mega Millions and allow winners to be anonymous. Especially with those large winnings on the table," he said. Agriculture Autos Site index

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Housing View all Obituaries 3 minutes ago Traffic Steve Sack Minneapolis to name stretch of Chicago Av. The Drive Vacation hold/billing Besides the potential for harassment, some lottery winners have feared for personal safety. Jobs But state Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, the chair of the government finance committee, said she thinks it’s important for lottery winners to remain anonymous. Henson said he took the step after a constituent -- who hadn't won anything but was preparing for the future -- worried he'd have to move or disappear if he won the lottery. And having that person waving a big check at a news conference for all the world to see?