Minnesota considering a number of vaccine incentives
While a $1M lottery isn't likely, a free fishing license or state parks pass could be in the works.
Author: Kent Erdahl
Updated: 7:03 PM CDT May 19, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS — If you're planning a trip to the Mall of America, state leaders hope you'll consider getting a shot while you shop.
"We're trying to tell folks, bring your children in, bring a neighbor in, bring friends in," said Gov. Tim Walz, during an event at the state's temporary COVID-19 vaccination site inside the Mall of America.
Though the event was meant to kick off the new "Roll Up Your Sleeves Minnesota Families" outreach campaign, which is focused on 12- to 15-year-old vaccinations, the governor spent Wednesday afternoon trying to sell all Minnesotans on the vaccine.