Walz To Announce New COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives For Minnesotans

MINNESOTA — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce new incentives to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. The "Your Shot to Summer" campaign will be unveiled at a Minnesota state park, according to Walz's office.

The campaign aims to help the state reach the goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Minnesotans ages 16 and older by July 1.

"As Minnesotans are making their summer plans, Governor Walz will announce new vaccine incentives to ensure Minnesotans can enjoy the summer while staying safe and healthy," Teddy Tschann, a spokesperson for Walz, said in a statement.

"As part of a new ‘Your Shot to Summer’ vaccination campaign, 100,000 Minnesotans who get vaccinated between Memorial Day weekend and the end of June will be eligible to choose from a wide range of incentives that will include state park passes and fishing licenses as well as fair and amusement park tickets."

Walz and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen will announce more details Thursday at 2 p.m.

As of Wednesday, nearly 64 percent of Minnesotans 16 and older have received at least their first dose of the vaccine.

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