ST. PAUL, Minn.–With Minneapolis preparing to host Super Bowl LII and related activities themed “The Bold North,” a credit union member from Northern Minnesota has, appropriately enough, won a Super Bowl prize package from Visa.
Amanda Robertson of Bemidji, Minn., won the prize package by using her Visa debit card issued by Affinity Plus FCU during a promotion. All Affinity Plus Visa cardholders who used their debit or credit cards for purchases during that time were eligible.
Affinity Plus’ Bemidji staff will celebrate her win with a party at 3 p.m. today at the credit union’s branch at 2800 Hannah Avenue NW.
“I never in a million years would have expected this to happen. When I found out, I’m sure I cried,” Robertson said. “You don’t believe it would happen to you; it happens to other people. I thought they were joking. I said, ‘Are you punking me?’”
The Visa prize package includes:
• Game tickets
• Tickets to the Super Bowl Experience
• Numerous scheduled activities including happy hour with National Football League athletes, a private NFL shopping experience, tailgate lunch with NFL athletes and a post-game reception
• Visa Super Bowl-themed merchandise
• Round-trip transportation
• Hotel accommodations
• A $250 Visa Prepaid gift card
Robertson said that while several family and friends have kidded her about taking them, her choice had to be her father, Dean Robertson, who also lives in Bemidji.
“My parents are my best friends, but my dad and I have a very close relationship,” she said. “He does so much for me – he shovels my driveway, helps mow the lawn, does maintenance stuff – whenever I need anything he’s there. There’s no other way I could repay him but to take him.”