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39th-annual Lake DeSmet Polar Plunge

January 2, 2026

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Several Sheridanites participated in the annual Polar Plunge at Lake DeSmet Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. For the third year in a row, they were able to sprint into the chilly lake.

Paul Fleming assists in the countdown as he yells Happy New Year.
Sheridanites sprint into Lake DeSmet during the 39th-annual Polar Plunge Jan. 1, 2026.
Clayton Morris hams it up for the camera as he wades into the water,
Paul Fleming celebrates his plunge.
Bentley Tippens, Torin Tippens, Charlotte Austin and Adam Bishop wrap themselves in blankets and a wearable sleeping bag after making the plunge./
Maggie Russell reacts as her foot touches the water as her father Joey Russell carries her.
Joey Russell reacts to a full immersion.
Joey Russell and Matt Selcher head back to shore after executing full immersions.
Paul Fleming and David Quinones sprint into the water during the plunge
David Quinones emerges from the water after a full immersion.

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