Polar Plunge, Rochester and Special Olympics

Polar Plunge raises more than $270,000 during snow showers
Winter weather helped to excite participants of the 24th annual Rochester Polar Plunge, as more than 900 participants gathered to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.
Rochester Polar Plunge raises nearly $280K for Special Olympics Minnesota
We’re looking back at an event that made a splash this past weekend. The annual Rochester Polar Plunge saw more than 900 people take the icy leap.
Rochester Polar Plunge raises more than $276,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota
Over 900 people braved the snowy day and icy waters to take the polar plunge in Rochester on Saturday.It took place at Foster Arend Park starting at 12 p.m.According to the polar plunge website, 924 plungers raised a total of $276,
Polar Plunge participants dive into icy waters to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri
The Polar Plunge in Cape County Park North saw 165 participants braving icy waters to raise $64,000 for Special Olympics athletes.
Mahomet Polar Plunge draws closer, over $59k raised for Special Olympics
In support of Special Olympic Illinois athletes, some in the Mahomet community will take an icy plunge this weekend. The Mahomet Polar Plunge will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Lake of the Woods.
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Polar Plunge is their most invigorating fundraiser of the year where individuals who pledge to plunge jump in icy cold waters to benefit Special Olympics athletes.
Photo gallery: Special Olympics Missouri Polar Plunge 2025
More than 160 participants braved the icy waters at Cape County Park for the 2025 Polar Plunge, diving into the freezing lake on Saturday, February 8, to support local Special Olympic athletes.
Emporia, Manhattan prepare to take the plunge for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is coming to a community near you. Ashley Pippin with Special Olympics Kansas and athlete Megan Howell visited Eye on NE Kansas to share why the event is so important.
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Plungers prepare to take icy dip in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –It’s almost time for some brave people to take an icy jump! The annual Polar Plunge at Foster Arend ...
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