May 27, 2021 - 3:24pm | By Kyle Cornell
(St. Paul, MN) -- Rumors of incentives for getting vaccinated in Minnesota have come to fruition.
Minnesota has launched ‘Your Shot to Summer' campaign, which is the state’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive campaign encouraging Minnesotans to roll up their sleeves and get their COVID-19 shot.
The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, beginning Thursday through June 30th will be eligible to choose a reward from the following options:
- Great Lakes Aquarium Pass - Eligible for one entrance to the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. Valid until July 1st, 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 1st, 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 30th, 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.
- 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 16th, 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.
Beginning June 1st, Minnesotans can verify their first dose and indicate their preferred vaccine reward by clicking here.
The program aims to get 70% of Minnesotans 16 years of age and older vaccinated by July 1st.
