MN Will Pay You $100 To Get Vaccinated: Gov. Walz

TWIN CITIES, MN — Starting Friday, Minnesotans age 12 and older will be given $100 if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tim Walz announced.

Walz said he will authorize up to $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to launch the program and will seek legislative approval for additional funding.

"President Biden is calling for a nationwide push to make sure our families and communities are vaccinated and protected against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, and Minnesota is ready to join the effort," Walz said in a statement.

"We have made so much progress to combat this virus. We cannot give up ground now, especially with students returning to the classroom this fall. Getting paid $100 to keep your family safe is a pretty good deal – all you have to do is roll up your sleeves."

To receive $100, Minnesotans must receive their first dose between Friday, July 30 and Sunday, Aug. 15. Once you receive your shot, you can claim your reward here.

"With school right around the corner, there is no better time to get vaccinated than right now," said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

"This shot is your ticket to keeping your loved ones, especially our children under 12, safe. The Delta variant is no match for our will to protect our fellow Minnesotans. Now, you’ll even get $100 for your time."

Find a vaccine appointment in Minnesota here.