Local athletes prep for 2015 Special Olympics Montana Summer State Games

With the 2015 Special Olympics Montana Summer State Games just around the corner, area athletes are training for the big event.

Athletes and their supporters will also be participating in other upcoming Special Olympics events.

The Great Northern Area Special Olympics Games, where about 80 athletes from across the Hi-Line will compete, will take place April 29 in Havre. The 2015 State Summer Games will take place May 19 through 22 in Missoula.

Mandy Hansen, a Havre Special Olympics coach and spokesperson, said athletes are getting geared up for the area and state games.

"It's a team effort," s...