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MN DOT Announces “Name a Snowplow” Winners

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the winners of its 2026 “Name a Snowplow” contest, with Northwest Minnesota’s District 2 plow officially named “Sled Zeppelin.” The names were selected through public submissions and statewide voting.

Other winning plow names include “Oh, For Sleet’s Sake” in Central Minnesota, “Flurrious George” in Southeast Minnesota, “K Pop Blizzard Hunter” in Southwest Minnesota, “Minne-Snow-ta” in Northeast Minnesota, “Every Day I’m Shovelin’” in South Central Minnesota, “O Brother, Where Art Plow?” in West Central Minnesota, and “The Life of a Snowgirl” in the Twin Cities metro.

The annual contest highlights Minnesotans’ creativity while recognizing snowplow operators who keep roads safe statewide.

Crop Ratings Edged Lower Last Week

Minnesota crop conditions declined slightly over the past week as uneven rainfall continues to impact fields across the

Minnesota Crop Conditions Decline

Minnesota crop conditions declined slightly over the past week as uneven rainfall continues to impact fields across the

BWCA Looking at Unused Permit System

The Superior National Forest is seeking public feedback on a proposed change to the permit cancellation policy for