At Special Olympics Minnesota events you will often see a man with wrists full of colorful bands, quirky sunglasses and a bag full of swag. Whether they call him by […] |
For Katherine Lew, Special Olympics Minnesota Unified programming is the perfect blend of two of her greatest passions: sports and inclusion. She served as President of the SOMN College Board […] |
When Kendra Busch was 12-years-old, her family moved from the Twin Cities area to Milaca, a small town of around 3,000 people. The central Minnesotan town offered more acreage and […] |
If you drive along Excelsior Boulevard in south Minneapolis, you might see a 91-year-old man looking for something on the ground and in the wall of greenery that lines the […] |
Meet Dequan: a comedian, a father and an extraordinary Special Olympics Minnesota athlete. Perk’s Playbook is presented by Eric Perkins, producer, TV host, sports enthusiast and advocate for inclusion. Do […] |
From Wayzata Police Chief Marc Schultz John Robards is a Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and coach. He most recently participated in the 2024 State Poly Hockey competition. Over the years, […] |
“We’re kind of those ‘all in’ type of people,” says Kristin Nelson, Special Olympics Minnesota coach and Head of Delegation from Delano. Instead of easing into volunteer roles with Special […] |
Special Olympics Minnesota invitationals are local competitions organized from start to finish by teams and delegations. The new competition model has grown over the past several years and has taken […] |
For over 20 years, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union has partnered with Special Olympics Minnesota to promote inclusion throughout the state. The banking institution was founded on the belief that […] |
One of the most powerful ways to tell a story is through video. Videos don’t just inform the viewer, they inspire them, they draw emotion, and they spark new ideas. […] |