Special Olympics polar plunge to be held Saturday

The people in the Havre Special Olympics program will be able to participate in activities this year because some people are willing to jump in a big vat of ice cold water Saturday.

The SubZero SuperHero Polar Plunge will take place Saturday at Blue Pony Stadium after the Montana State University-Northern football game. Officials say it should happen between 4 and 5 p.m.

People who can gather more than $100 in pledges will be invited to take the plunge into the cold water while friends cheer them on.

"It's really fun," said Mandy Hansen, a longtime volunteer for Special Olympics. "The sting of...