Press Release

Kids Deserve A Shot

Minnesota United has joined Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other professional sports organizations in the Twin Cities to provide experiences to Minnesotans aged 12-17 years old who have completed their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series. MNUFC is giving away a training experience for you and one guest that includes watching a 2022 training session, training facility tour, group photo with players, lunch with the team in the cafeteria and one custom jersey.

Winners will be drawn weekly. To enter and to learn more, click here.

About the Drawings

All fully vaccinated 12-17 year olds can enter the drawings for these Minnesota experiences. Minnesotans 12-17 who have completed their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series at any time in 2021 are eligible. Parents/guardians must enter their 12-17-year-old by the entry deadline to be eligible for the drawing(s). Once a child is entered, they will be included in all following drawings.

Minnesotans can refer to the official drawing rules online to see which experiences will be drawn each week. The drawings will be conducted by the Minnesota State Lottery.

Drawing
Drawing Date
Entry Deadline
1
November 19
November 15
2
November 29
November 22
3
December 3
November 29
4
December 10
December 6
5
December 17
December 13

Minnesota Experiences

Minnesota Vikings

  • Player Meet & Greet Experience: You and one guest will have the opportunity to meet a Vikings player and tour the Minnesota Vikings Museum. The meet and greet experience will take place within a group setting, and includes the opportunity for a Q&A session, an individual photo with the player, autographed item, and tour of the Vikings museum.
  • Choose Your Autograph: Pick your favorite current Minnesota Vikings players and you can receive a signed authentic NFL football from that player that will be sent directly to your home.
  • Game Day: Receive a pair of tickets to the 12/26 game as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium.
  • Training Camp VIP Experience: Join the Minnesota Vikings at Training Camp in Eagan, Minnesota for a VIP experience in the summer of 2022. This package is for four individuals and will include tickets, parking, food & beverage, and a special gift. Get a chance to see the Vikings up-close before the start of the 2022 season!

Minnesota Twins

  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Opportunity for one person to throw out one of three ceremonial first pitches prior to the start of the game. Also includes an official MLB baseball, four complimentary tickets to stay and watch that day’s game, and a meet and greet/photo moment with Twins Personnel.
  • Pizza Party: Tickets for 20 individuals on one of the exclusive Twins executive office balconies with pizza and non-alcoholic beverages for 20 people.

Minnesota Wild

  • 4 tickets and 2 Zamboni rides for the Wild game vs. Anaheim on January 14.
  • 4 tickets and 2 Zamboni rides for the Wild game vs. Montreal on January 24.
  • 1 player-signed jersey of winner’s choice.
  • 1 player-signed stick of winner’s choice.
  • 1 hour of ice time at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota Lynx

  • 12-person suite, pregame bench sit to watch warm-ups courtside, and the opportunity for youth to participate in a post-game free throw.

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • 12-person suite, pregame bench sit to watch warm-ups courtside, and the opportunity for youth to participate in a post-game free throw.

Minnesota United

  • Training experience for you and one guest that includes watching a 2022 training session, training facility tour, group photo with players, and lunch with the team in the cafeteria. One custom jersey included.

St. Paul Saints

  • 15-person suite and first pitch prior to game.

University of Minnesota Golden Gophers

  • 2 tickets to a game of your choice in the 2021-22 season for Gopher Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Hockey, or Women's Hockey (based on availability) as well as a pre-game VIP experience to watch warm-ups from the court/ice level.

First Avenue

  • 2 tickets to Eric Nam in the Mainroom at First Avenue on 2/11, 2 shirts, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
  • 2 tickets to Still Woozy in the Mainroom at First Avenue on 2/22, 2 shirts, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
  • 2 tickets to Hippo Campus at the Armory 4/23, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
  • 2 tickets to Hippo Campus at the Armory 4/23, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

  • Keeper for the Day: Work alongside a professional zookeeper and participate in the daily duties of caring for the beloved animals from food prep, exhibit cleaning, and animal enrichment.

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

  • Sunday dogsled day trip for 4 in Ely, Minnesota.