MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally in April, it’s a little bit cooler for Polar Plunges, but that didn’t stop people from taking the leap at MSUM. Using a Plungster pool, which makes it colder despite the warm April temps, they brought in money and awareness for the Special Olympics. This plunge is an effort made by both MSUM and Affinity…
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….
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…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Another “return to normal” event brings the community together after the COVID-19 hiatus, the regional Special Olympics return. Athletes across western Minnesota compete at Moorhead High School where they show off skills and athleticism in front of friends and family. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office helped light the torch while students from Moorhead High School, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton,…
MOORHEAD, Minn.- First responders from the Moorhead Police Department and Clay County Sheriff’s Office are supporting Special Olympics Minnesota through the Tip-a-Hero fundraiser. From 11am until 7pm, these first responders are at Boulder Tap House in Moorhead raising money for Special Olympics athletes. They are helping out the servers on staff by cleaning up tables and greeting guests. A Clay…
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. – Law enforcement officers from the Becker County area are raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Minnesota. The Torch Run for Special Olympics is a way for officers to participate in an international organization for those with special needs. The torch run started on Highway 10 near the Clay County border and finished at the Otter…
