[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Vikings announced another vaccination clinic and on-site reward giveaway at the upcoming Vikings home game on October 31. In addition to first and second doses, boosters will also be administered to eligible Minnesotans.

As part of the Skol Up Your Sleeves Giveaway, Minnesotans 18 years of age and older who get vaccinated at the clinic will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win tickets to the Vikings-Bears game on January 9. One winner will be drawn from all eligible entrants at the October 31 pop-up clinic and will receive a pair of tickets to the Polaris Club for the home game. Official rules available at: https://mn.gov/covid19/skolupyoursleeves

Minnesotans 12 years of age and older who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at the pop-up clinic outside U.S. Bank Stadium will receive player autographed mini-helmets while supplies last.

“If you’re ready for some football, it’s time to get your COVID-19 vaccine!” said Governor Walz. “This shot is free, safe and effective – and if you get a dose at the Vikings Clinic this Sunday, you may just win tickets to watch the Vikings beat the Bears in January. On October 31, throw on your Viking gear and get your shot before Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium!”

The pop-up clinic is located on the plaza next to the U.S. Bank Stadium light rail station stop near Chicago Avenue, and will be open for vaccinations from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The site is administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. Minnesotans aged 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. No game ticket is required for vaccination and walk-ups are welcome.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is our high-powered offense in the fight against this virus,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “This Halloween, grab your family, throw on your favorite costume, and head down to U.S. Bank to get your shot. It’s safe, free, and effective – and helps protect you and your family!”

The pop-up clinic continues the strong partnership between the State of Minnesota and the Vikings on COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition to the successful vaccination clinics held before Vikings preseason and home games earlier this year, TCO Performance Center and U.S. Bank Stadium both hosted vaccination events for Minnesotans during the offseason.

Eligible Minnesotans are encouraged to walk right up or schedule an appointment here:

https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/AzVewM

How else Minnesotans can get their free shot:

1. Walk up or schedule an appointment online to the Vikings Skol Up Your Sleeves Vaccine Clinic on October 31.
2. Use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you: Find Vaccine Locations .

• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline

• 1-833-431-2053
• Mon.-Fri., 9 am - 7 pm and Sat., 10 am - 6 pm

3. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you using the CDC’s Vaccine Finder. You can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).
4. Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
5. Employers may also reach out with information about vaccination opportunities.

How Minnesotans can get a COVID-19 test:

1. Walk in or schedule an appointment for a free test at one of the state’s community testing sites across Minnesota: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites .
2. Order a free test through the state’s at-home COVID-19 testing program: COVID-19 Test at Home .
3. Find a testing option near you through the state’s Find Testing Locations map: Find Testing Locations .

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