Last weekend, the Duluth community braved bone-chilling temperatures for a cause that warms hearts: the Polar Bear Plunge. In a collective display of courage and charity, participants took a frigid dip into icy waters, all to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. The Duluth MN Police Department took to social media to express gratitude to the attendees. "Thank you to everyone for coming out to support this year’s Polar Bear Plunge. It was a cold but fun time and we’re already looking forward to next year’s jump to support Special Olympics Minnesota," the department shared in a post.

Dollars raised through these plunges help fund programs that allow these athletes to showcase their capabilities in competitive sports.

While the final tally for this year's fundraiser is still being counted, the support and enthusiasm were palpable. Onlookers cheered as plungers jumped, swam, or tip-toed into the lake, each person emerging with a blend of shock and satisfaction etched on their faces.