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Polar Plungers Raise $67K In Woodbury For Special Olympics MN
This year's Woodbury Polar Plunge brought in $67,121, meaning the event has raised almost $750,000 since its inception.
WOODBURY, MN — More than 250 people from around the Woodbury area teamed up last weekend to raise more than $67,000 to support Special Olympics in Minnesota.
The 8th annual Woodbury Polar Plunge saw hundreds of people jump into the bone-chilling Carver Lake on Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.
This year’s event brought in $67,121, meaning the Woodbury Polar Plunge has raised almost $750,000 since its inception, according to the official website.
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The "Lake Elmo Bank Lake Leapers" team collected the most donations of any group at the Woodbury Polar Plunge, adding $7,527 to the fundraising total. The "Rookies" team followed close behind, raising $6,813.
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The St. Croix Valley Lumberjacks team, a Special Olympics Minnesota delegation, brought in $4,912, while the Oak Freezing Fireworks group raised $3,775.
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A team of Twin City Hardware employees raised $2,310 for Special Olympics Minnesota, while Woodbury Public Safety collected $2,423 in donations.
Click here to view more than 250 photos from the 8th annual Woodbury Polar Plunge.
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