![]() | On Saturday, August 26, the Minnesota Vikings’ Hometown Heroes were Special Olympics Minnesota swimming champion Matthew Krohn and gymnastics champion Tiffany Carey. Krohn, an Inver Grove Heights native, has competed […] |
![]() | When it comes to Special Olympics Minnesota, Adam Hjerpe has worn many hats: coach, board member, Head of Delegation, Unified partner, Polar Plunger, volunteer, corporate advocate and, most importantly, father. […] |
![]() | From the very first time John Rogers participated with Special Olympics Minnesota, he was hooked. John had participated in Special Olympics in his hometown of Boise, Idaho, before moving to […] |
![]() | The Blast is one of many Minnesota delegations that exemplifies what it means to be a part of the Special Olympics family. “My wife Ruth and I first got involved […] |
![]() | Meet David Booth, an extraordinary Special Olympics Minnesota athlete who is always ready for whatever life throws at him. Perk’s Playbook is presented by Eric Perkins, producer, TV host, sports […] |
![]() | PRESENTED BY Sydney Sexton packs a lot in her schedule. On any given day, she could be swimming laps at the YMCA in Woodbury, working at Jerry’s Foods as a […] |
![]() | High school students from across the state are leading the Unified movement in their schools and community. But inclusion doesn’t stop after high school, and many of our incredible student […] |
![]() | PRESENTED BY “We call him ‘Park the Shark’”, said Julie Gilmer, mother of 23-year-old, Special Olympics Minnesota athlete, Park Gilmer. “That’s my nickname,” clarified Park. “Every time I swim, I […] |
![]() | Tiffany Carey is one of seven children. Growing up, she often played the role of cheerleader. She was always in the stands with her mom, Mary, at her siblings’ competitions, […] |
![]() | Jackie high fives students at the Bemidji vs Menagha basketball game / Lainie Hiller Photography Unified Champion Schools aims to make schools more inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities. The […] |