The plunge is an annual event to raise funds to benefit the American Indian Cancer Foundation and Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Cancer Fund.

As of Friday, Lovell Overlie, a spokesperson for the Office of Mark Fox, chairman of the MHA Nation, said, “We are currently at nearly $67,000 for the amount pledged with funds still coming in.”

Individuals and businesses take part in the plunge to raise awareness and help raise funds.

Since 2016 the plunge has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the foundation and other local cancer programs.

Dustin Hicks of XTO Energy entertains the crowd by making a somersault into the water during the MHA Nation Ice Warrior Plunge held Thursday at the 4 Bears Marina, west of New Town The Ice Warrior Plunge is part of the annual Winterfest. Photo by Karen LoneFight.

The Ice Warrior Challenge is part of a winter festival with a number of events, including an ice fishing tournament.

Mark Fox, chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes, dives into the water at the MHA Nation Ice Warrior Plunge held at the 4 Bears Marina, west of New Town, Thursday. Photo by Karen LoneFight.

Fahtima Hood, Billie Kazena and Gabriana Kazena leap into the icy water at the 4 Bears Marina, west of New Town, during the MHA Nation Ice Warrior Plunge on Leap Day on Thursday. Photo by Karen Lone Fight.