
Special Olympics Minnesota
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Making the world a better, healthier and more joyful place - one athlete and one volunteer at a time.
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http://specialolympicsminnesota.org/ 01-07-2009 19:34:28
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"It is important that researchers & Special Olympics continue to take steps to make research & evaluation more inclusive. People with IDD have lived experiences that should be shared." SOMN athlete & #InclusiveHealth advocate Kayte shares her perspective: specialolympics.org/stories/athlet…

Congrats to all students who participated in the Unified State Soccer Tournament on May 22! Special shoutout to Division A winners, Osseo HS, and Division B winners, Minneapolis South HS. Thank you to our Unified Sports sponsor, Twin Cities Orthopedics, for their support!


I had the incredible honor of breaking the news to these amazing human beings that they’ll be representing Team Minnesota at the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games in our home state! And they came to my home gym for it! Special Olympics Minnesota #2026USAGames #CallingAllChampions WWE

🤩 WWE superstar Chad Gable pulled off the ultimate surprise, inviting Special Olympics Minnesota athletes to his home gym for a workout. But then told them they'll represent Team MN in powerlifting at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota! #CallingAllChampions #2026USAGames youtu.be/rsClhNGR35c


Powerlifting is coming to the Special Olympics USA Games and the official sponsor of powerlifting, Affinity Plus, surprised some of the athletes who qualified to represent Team MN at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. #CallingAllChampion #2026USAGames youtu.be/T6FabH3QhyM




We are thrilled for our 2025 Summer Games Basketball Competition to be held at UMN RecWell! This June, SOMN athletes will pack the gym for both the half-court & full-court competitions. Thank you to the University of Minnesota Special Olympics Club for showing us around! #SOMN

We’re proud to have Old Dutch Foods as the Official Chip Sponsor of SOMN. From Summer Games to the Polar Plunge, they bring the crunch to all our major events, fueling fans with their iconic chips. Thanks to Old Dutch for supporting our community! #SOMN #InclusionRevolution





In January, Kris Lindahl committed to donating proceeds from the first two weeks of sales of his new book, Arms Out, to Special Olympics in honor of his uncle. Last week, Kris stopped by our office to present a $5,000 check. Thank you, Kris, for your generous support! #SOMN



The Unified season is in session! The MNUFC Unified Team began training for their upcoming summer matches. Stay tuned for more updates as their season unfolds! Blue Cross of MN | Special Olympics Minnesota


Coaching these young men and women is the absolute best! More to come from the #unified Minnesota United FC team! Special Olympics Minnesota



Let’s go Minnesota Aurora FC’s Elizabeth Overberg!
