Watch Live: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces COVID-19 vaccine incentives
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is announcing vaccine incentives at a Thursday press conference. Giveaways are expected to include prizes like state park passes, fishing licenses and amusement park tickets in an effort to get 70% of all state residents over the age of 16 vaccinated by July 1. What: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes an announcement regarding COVID-19 vaccine incentives Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021 Time: 2 p.m. local time; 3 p m. ET Online stream: Live on CBSN Minnesota in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device
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