Amid shouts of excitement, more than 4,700 rubber turtles slipped down the ravine at the Love Civic Center Saturday morning. The turtles battled for precedence, each aiming for first place
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A shout, and theyâre off â 5,000 rubber turtles slip and slide their way down a trench near the Love Civic Center while children and adults alike laugh, shout and race along to see which turtle wins the race.
Word circulates that the dam broke far too soon Saturday morning, sending the turtles onward six minutes before they were set to be released.
âYou canât hold back a racing turtle!â someone shouts, and itâs the truth.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley hosts the annual fundraiser. Most years, the turtles raise around $50,000 for the organization, or about 10% of the clubâs annual budget. The money goes towards helping fund music, computer, teen and academic programs.