Children 12+ and families encouraged to get vaccinated for a safe and healthy school year

[ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, Governor Tim Walz and the YMCA of the North announced a series of free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at YMCA locations across the Greater Twin Cities area.

“COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we have to keep our children and families safe and beat this pandemic,” said Governor Walz. “Now is a critical time to make sure all of our family members 12 years of age and older are vaccinated to ensure a safe and healthy school year. Thank you to the YMCA of the North for helping bring these life-saving vaccines into our communities, meeting Minnesotans where they are, and making it easier than ever to get your family protected against COVID-19.”

“We all want to keep our kids and families safe heading back into fall and the school year — and that means getting as many of us vaccinated as possible,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “I am grateful to the YMCA of the North for their partnership and working with us to keep Minnesotans healthy and our communities strong. To all the families with children 12 years of age and older who still need to get their COVID-19 vaccine: don’t miss this opportunity right at your local YMCA.”

Through a partnership between the State of Minnesota and the YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to all Minnesotans 12-years-of-age and older at more than a dozen YMCA locations.

“The YMCA is honored to serve as a community hub in efforts such as these free clinics to advance wellbeing for all,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the YMCA of the North. “We are committed to keeping our communities healthy and strong.”

Minnesotans will be able to walk-in or make an appointment online at www.ymcanorth.org/vaccine-clinics and can receive either their first or second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines will be provided in partnership with SpeciaLysts, local public health, and MetroTransit mobile vaccine units.

How to get vaccinated:

  • Walk-ins are welcome.
  • Minnesotans can also make an appointment online at: www.ymcanorth.org/vaccine-clinics

YMCA Vaccine Clinic Details:

  • St. Paul Eastside (875 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106)
    • August 30 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    • September 20 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • St. Paul Midway (1761 University Ave W. St. Paul, MN 55104)
    • September 1 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    • September 22 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Coon Rapids (8950 Springbrook Dr. Coon Rapids, MN 55433)
    • September 8 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    • September 29 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Andover (15200 Hanson Blvd. NW Andover, MN 55304)
    • September 16 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    • October 7 — 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Ridgedale (12301 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN  55305) - Mobile Bus
    • September 13 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 4 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • Shoreview (3760 Lexington Ave, Shoreview, MN  55126)    
    • September 13 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 4 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • White Bear Area (2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, MN  55110)          
    • September 13 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 4 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • New Hope (7601 42nd Ave, New Hope, MN  55427) - Mobile Bus   
    • September 14 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 5 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • West St. Paul (1426 E. Mendota Rd, Inver Grove Heights, MN  55077)       
    • September 14 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 5 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • Forest Lake (19845 Forest Rd N., Forest Lake, MN  55025)
    • September 15 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 6 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • Eagan (550 Opperman Dr., Eagan, MN  55123)        
    • September 16 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 7 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • Rochester (709 1st Ave. SW Rochester, MN  55902)
    • September 20 — 5:00-7:30pm
    • October 11 — 5:00-7:30pm
  • Teen Tech Center (21 4th St. E., St. Paul MN, 55101) - Mobile Bus
    • September 21 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 12 — 4:00-7:00pm
  • North Community (1711 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411) - Mobile Bus
    • September 27 — 4:00-7:00pm
    • October 18 — 4:00-7:00pm

The YMCA vaccine clinics will not require any form of personal identification or medical insurance. Language interpretation, American Sign Language (ASL) and ADA accommodations will be available onsite.