polar plunge

Quick Chill Benefits Many Special Athletes
Quick Chill Benefits Many Special Athletes
Quick Chill Benefits Many Special Athletes
About 130 people jumped into Lake Kohlmier in Owatonna Saturday to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Several were taking the leap for the first time. But for many this an annual tradition. For Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson it was his 136th plunge. Steele County Sheriff Lon Thiele joined him to open the event with his seventh such plunge. Thiele will join Torgerson again for the Polar Plunge in Rochester February 9-10.
Take the Polar Plunge
Take the Polar Plunge
Take the Polar Plunge
It's almost time to take the annual leap into frigid waters to help thousands of Special Olympics athletes across the state. For the third straight year Owatonna hosts a plunge.
Polar Plunge Is Back
Polar Plunge Is Back
Polar Plunge Is Back
The Polar Plunge returns to Owatonna's Lake Kohlmier on Saturday, January 30. Registration is now open. You may register as an individual or as a team. You're also encouraged to wear unique and outrageous costumes to the event. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75 in pledges...
Owatonna Polar Plunge
Owatonna Polar Plunge
Owatonna Polar Plunge
About 150 people signed up to jump in at the first Special Olympics Polar Plunge event at Lake Kohlmier. The event began at 1 p.m., and all participants had taken their turns a little more than a half-hour later.