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.
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...
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.