Details of incentive program revealed
| | | May 27, 2021 Tonight will be mostly cloudy with more rain likely. Lows in the 30s with freezing temperatures possible in the north and central parts of the state. The sun will be back Friday. The National Weather Service forecast says it’ll be sunny with highs near 60. Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program for those getting their first shot.
Minnesota officials today announced incentives for those 16 and older who decide to get a COVID-19 shot between this coming weekend and the end of June. The incentives include:
A Great Lakes Aquarium passA Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe -passMinnesota fishing licenseMinnesota State Parks passMinnesota Zoo admission Northwoods League Baseball ticketsState Fair ticketsValleyfair single-day admissionA visa card for $25The incentives will go to the first 100,000 eligible people who get vaccinated. This effort is happening elsewhere around the country — so Minnesota is following the lead of other states who offered prizes like scholarships and sports tickets. In COVID-19 data news, the state reported 505 new cases today and 10 deaths. Positivity rate is at a record low of 2.5 percent.
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