Last week Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a vaccine incentive program called “Your Shot to Summer” as he tries to get 70 percent of Minnesotans age 16 and up vaccinated by July 1.
The giveaways include visa gift cards, fishing licenses, state park permits and amusement park tickets to Mall of America Nickelodeon amusement park as well as the Minnesota State Fair.
The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot from May 27 through June 30 will
be able to choose the incentive of their preference.
After you get your first shot
After you receive your first shot, go to mn.gov/covid19/summer and choose your preferred incentive starting June 1 through June 30.
Here is the full list of available incentives:
Great Lakes Aquarium Pass
● Eligible for one entrance to the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. Valid until July 1, 2023.
The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the
Aquarium which will mail tickets to Minnesotans who select this option.
Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe Pass
● Eligible for a 30-point ride pass at Nickelodeon Universe that can be redeemed through
September 1, 2021. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’
contact information to Mall of America who will send information to redeem the pass.
Minnesota Fishing License
● Eligible for one individual Minnesota resident annual fishing license effective through
February 2022. Must be redeemed by July 30, 2021. Recipient must be eligible to hold a
Minnesota fishing license. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’
contact information to the Department of Natural Resources which will reach out to
Minnesotans to complete their fishing license application.
Minnesota State Parks Pass
● Eligible for one Minnesota State Parks annual pass. Minnesotans will receive the pass in
the mail from the Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota Department of
Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Department of Natural
Resources which will mail the State Parks pass.
Minnesota Zoo Admission
● Eligible for one adult admission at the Minnesota Zoo through September 8. The
Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the
Minnesota Zoo which will email information in order for Minnesotans to redeem their
admission.
Northwoods Baseball League Tickets
● Eligible for one reserved ticket to attend a Northwoods League baseball game during the
2021 season. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact
information to the Northwoods League and Minnesotans will call the ticket office of the
team they select and provide their full name and address for verification to reserve their
ticket. Tickets are based on availability at the time of calling. Participating teams include
the Rochester Honkers, Willmar Stingers, Mankato MoonDogs, St. Cloud Rox and the
Duluth Huskies. Please wait at least one week before calling to request tickets.
State Fair Tickets
● Eligible for two admission tickets to the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota
Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the State Fair which
will email tickets no later than July 16, 2021.
Valleyfair Single-Day Admission
● Valid for one Valleyfair admission ticket and the chance to purchase additional tickets for
the same date at a discounted rate during the 2021 season. The Minnesota Department
of Health will provide a unique code via email in order for Minnesotans to redeem this
offer.
Visa Card
● Eligible for a $25 Visa Card to be used anywhere Visa is accepted. Minnesotans will
receive the cards by mail or email from the Minnesota Department of Health or a State
of Minnesota Vendor.
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