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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
“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 Plunge, where the community and law enforcement come together to raise money for Special Olympics,” Special Olympics North Dakota Director of Development, Victor Meza said.
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