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Gov. Walz to announce vaccine incentive program

On Thursday, Walz is expected to announce a host of incentives to prompt more Minnesotans to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

In a statement, Walz spokesperson Teddy Tschann said that 100,000 people who are vaccinated between Memorial Day weekend and the end of June will be eligible for items including state park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair.

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