Governor Walz Launches ‘Your Shot to Summer’ Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
May 27, 2021
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, Governor Walz announced a vaccine incentive campaign called “Your Shot to Summer” to encourage Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 vaccine by July 1.
The governor’s office said in a Thursday news release, “The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot between May 27 and June 30 will be able to choose the reward of their preference from a wide-ranging list of options, including state parks passes, fishing licenses, and tickets to various summer attractions and events.”
“Summer is here, vaccines are working, and we are still going full steam ahead finding ways to keep our communities safe,” said Governor Walz. “We’ve had great success in our state so far with more than 2.5 million Minnesotans fully vaccinated, and we want to build on that success and get the broad community protection needed for everyone to have the fun
Visa Card Among Incentives To Get Vaccinated In MN: Full List - Across Minnesota, MN - The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot between May 27 and June 30 will have a range of incentives to choose from.
Free fishing license or State Fair tickets: Minnesota aims to lure more to get COVID-19 shots
Gov. Tim Walz announced the campaign Thursday, May 27, as the state tried to reach a 70% target of Minnesotans 16 and older vaccinated against COVID-19. 2:57 pm, May 27, 2021 ×
Gov. Tim Walz (bottom right) welcomes people lining up for their COVID-19 vaccination as he toured the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center mass COVID-19 vaccination center in Eagan, Minn., on Friday, March 5, 2021. (John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press)
ST. PAUL Minnesota will start offering free fishing licenses, passes to state parks and tickets to fairs and amusement parks as part of its latest push to convince Minnesotans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday, May 27.
The state of Minnesota is trying to expedite the COVID-19 vaccination process by offering rewards to the next 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot between now and July 1
st. Today, Gov. Walz announced the “Your Shot at Summer” program which is aimed at getting the number of those vaccinated up to 70%.
Walz said, “We’ve had great success in our state so far with more than 2.5 million Minnesotans fully vaccinated, and we want to build on that success… So roll up your sleeves, make that vaccine appointment, and pick your reward, Minnesota this is your shot to summer.”
Participants will get to select from a list of rewards that include amusement park passes, Visa gift cards, Minnesota Zoo tickets, and State Fair tickets. See the full list of rewards below.