Governor Tim Walz announced that registration is open for parents whose 5- to 11-year-olds have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesotans can enter to win one of five college scholarships in the amount of 100-thousand dollars.
This is all part of the state’s “Kids Deserve a Shot” vaccine incentive program. Any Minnesota parent or guardian whose 5- to 11-year-olds have EVER received BOTH Doses of COVID-19 vaccine by April 11th can enter.
On April 15th, the State will hold a drawing for five of the these 100-thousand scholarships… which will be valid at any public or private non-profit higher educational institution in Minnesota.
This is part of an effort to boost the vaccination rate of our state’s children.
Minnesota is a national leader in vaccinating children ages 5 to 11… but this age group still has the lowest vaccination rate among all eligible residents.
Subscribe to Minnesota Native News in your favorite podcast app
- Day of Remembrance Honoring Boarding School Survivors, and Bowwow Powwow on StageThis week, the community gathers to honor boarding school survivors and a popular children’s book debuts as a play.
- MNN Extended Interview: Bryan BostoThis week, we revisit producer Emma Needham’s interview with Bryan Bosto, who was recently inducted into the Minnesota Lacrosse Hall of Fame for the work he has done in growing the game in Native communities.
Lance Haavisto’s Gift for Sharing Native Stories on Television