Special Olympics Minnesota begins partnership with Minneapolis Public School Transition Plus programThis spring, Special Olympics Minnesota partnered with Minneapolis Public School Transition Plus, a program that provides post-secondary education and training to students with intellectual disabilities, to create opportunities for inclusion … | ![]() |
Minnesota officially wins bid to host the 2026 Special Olympics USA GamesPictured above: Special Olympics Minnesota President/CEO Dave Dorn, First Lady Gwen Walz, Special Olympics Minnesota Coach Aimee Libby, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel, Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Erik Anderson, … | ![]() |
Special Olympics Minnesota partners with Boger Dental to pilot free dental care programEarlier this year, three Special Olympics Minnesota athletes participated in a free dental care pilot with Boger Dental in Plymouth, Minnesota. The athletes—Ron, Nell and Erik—each received an initial examination, … | ![]() |
Advocating for inclusion in healthcare on Capitol HillOn February 9-10, Special Olympics Minnesota athletes, staff and Unified partners met virtually with Members of Congress for Special Olympics’ annual Capitol Hill Day. Capitol Hill Day provides an opportunity … | ![]() |
Choose to include: The importance of inclusion in healthcareby Nell Coonen-Korte My name is Nell Coonen-Korte and I have been a Special Olympics athlete for 17 years. I am also a trained Special Olympics Health Messenger advocating for the … | ![]() |
Buy a sub and send team Minnesota athletes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs for its 12th annual Month of Giving campaign! During the month of March, you can make a … | ![]() |
Special Olympics Minnesota names Dave Larson 2022 Board ChairSpecial Olympics Minnesota is pleased to announce that Dave Larson, the President and CEO of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, was named 2022 Board Chair of Special Olympics Minnesota. | ![]() |
Minneapolis Public Schools signs MOU with Special Olympics MinnesotaA Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and Minneapolis Public Schools. The agreement states the intention of implementing Unified Champion Schools throughout Minneapolis. | ![]() |
Community leader and mental health advocateLike many of us, Kayte has had her fair share of mental health struggles throughout the years. However, Special Olympics Minnesota has been a consistent source of community and inclusion for Kayte. Today, she is helping fellow athletes improve their physical and mental health as a Special Olympics Health Ambassador. | ![]() |
An all-star athlete with the passion to matchIn her 10+ years with Special Olympics Minnesota, Tasha Feigh has tried it all. From competing in multiple sports at the national level to going pro with the Minnesota United Unified Team to fine-tuning her leadership skills at ALPs, her schedule is always packed with opportunities to learn and grow. Tasha was the recipient of SOMN’s 2019 Outstanding Female Athlete Award because of her exceptional involvement and her deep-rooted passion for sports. | ![]() |