[ST. PAUL, MN] — Governor Tim Walz today received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine alongside former Republican governor Tim Pawlenty and former Vikings linebacker EJ Henderson at the Vikings’ Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan. Today is the first day all Minnesotans aged 16 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine.

“I was excited to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today, alongside my friend and former Republican governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty,” said Governor Walz. “It doesn’t matter where you live or who you vote for, we can all agree we need to end this pandemic. The vaccines are how we get there. So roll up your sleeves, Minnesota, the end is in sight.”

As eligibility expands to all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older today, Minnesota is getting shots into arms faster than ever before. One Million Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process, and Minnesota reported more than 70,000 vaccines administered on Saturday and Sunday — the two highest days on record. The seven-day average for doses administered is now more than 44,000 per day, an all-time high.