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LIVE: Taking The Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Minnesota

Today is the day more than 100 people take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Minnesota

April 20, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Today is the day more than 100 people take the plunge for Special Olympics Minnesota. That’s KVRR’s Adam Ladwig doing his “Polar Plunge” live on the morning show Thursday. Special Olympics Minnesota is celebrating 50 years this year and 25 years of the Polar Plunge. Today’s plunge at MSUM was the first one ever in Moorhead….

LIVE: Special Olympics MN Polar Plunge Comes To Moorhead For First Time

Special Olympics Minnesota is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, along with the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge

April 17, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

We haven’t completely escaped the cold weather this season. You can take a frigid dip to help support a great cause in our region this week. Special Olympics Minnesota is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, along with the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge. This Thursday is the first time the plunge will come to Moorhead. It’s from…

Polar Plunge returns to The Lights to support Special Olympics ND athletes

March 25, 2023

Hami Arain,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are freezin’ for a reason into North Dakota’s frigid waters for a good cause. The Polar Plunge is back at The Lights in West Fargo giving our community a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics North Dakota athletes. Plungers and their teams raised a minimum of 100 dollars to compete. It’s organized by North…

Polar Fest Plunge A Big Splash in Detroit Lakes

February 26, 2022

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR)–It was a nice day for a dip for some people, in Detroit Lakes the Polar Fest Polar Plunge kicked off. “Our 26th annual Polar Fest Polar Plunge event for the boys and girls club of Detroit Lakes is a three month planning process, but the last two days is getting ready for all of our fun,…

Polar Fest celebrates Detroit Lakes’ 150th anniversary

The biggest Polar fest in the history is happening this year

January 25, 2022

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR)- Polar Fest has been around since 1996 and this year organizers say it will be better than ever with bigger ice castles. This year they will celebrate Detroit Lakes’ 150th anniversary. The main attractions are the Polar Fest Plunge into the Little Detroit Lake and the frozen fireworks with thousands are expected to attend. Other events…

North Dakotans Dive in Icy Waters for Polar Plunge

"We're here at the Polar Plunge, where the community and law enforcement come together to raise money for Special Olympics."

April 10, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s technically spring, but people are still braving the winter weather and plunging into ice-cold water. “3….2….1….Whoa,” says the announcer as a plunger jumps into the water. The polar plunge makes a splash again here in North Dakota. “Today’s event is really just showing we are back and out and active again. We’re here at the Polar…

Polar Plungers Support Special Olympics by “Freezin’ for a Reason”

Over three dozen brave plungers jumped into a tub of icy water

February 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People are taking the plunge and “freezin’ for a reason” to raise money for Special Olympics North Dakota. Over three dozen brave plungers jumped into a tub of icy water. Prizes were awarded for whitest legs, youngest plunger, best costume, and most money raised. Leaders from multiple law enforcement agencies served as judges. Every plunger has to raise…

LIVE: Take The Polar Plunge For Special Olympics North Dakota

Polar Plunge Takes Place Saturday, February 16th

February 15, 2019

Adam Ladwig,

Special Olympics athlete Jenni Hummel and organizer Erik Clemenson implore you to take the plunge. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is Saturday, February 16th at the Delta Hotel in Fargo. All you have to do to plunge is raise 75 dollars. You can register starting at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. The money helps support athletes like…

People in the Metro Are Freezin’ for a Reason

Glacial Peak Cryotherapy Is Offering A Week Long Polar Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics North Dakota

January 9, 2018

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FARGO, ND — If you’ve always wanted to try the polar plunge, but don’t want to get wet, you may enjoy it cryo-style! Glacial Peak Cryotherapy in West Fargo is having a Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics North Dakota. You can register a team of three or more all this week for the plunge on February 17th. Groups are…