Author: GSOC
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2026 GSOC Holiday Schedule
When submitting a locate request with Gopher State One Call, those digging need to consider the 48-hour waiting period that excludes the day of submission, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in […]
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Coming Soon: Excavators Can Provide Electronic White Lining
Starting January 1, Minnesota excavators will be able to provide electronic white lining in place of physical markings, provided they deliver the same level of information. Whether you’re submitting tickets, […]
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Submitting Tickets for a Dig Site Without a Specific Address
My Dig Site Doesn’t Have a Specific Address—How Do I Submit a Ticket? If you ever find yourself needing to break ground in a location without a specific address—perhaps somewhere […]
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New Tools at GSOC Now Available: MN’s One-Call Center has introduced automated marking instructions to prepare for Electronic White Lining
Next year, Minnesota excavators will be able to provide electronic white lining in place of physical markings, provided they deliver the same level of detail as traditional physical marking. To […]
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Suggested Practices for Electronic Marking from MNCGA
Minnesota law requires excavators to provide facility operators with white markings on all excavations, without exception. Starting January 1, 2026, an excavator may provide markings in electronic form if they […]
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Webinar Wednesdays: Free Online Ticket Submission Training
Gopher State One Call (GSOC) offers a free training webinar most Wednesdays that covers online locate request submission through ITIC, our online ticking software. ITIC is packed with practical features, […]
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Meet Tickets: Working Better Together on Large Projects
In 2024, Minnesota state law changed to require any project where the work involves excavation of one mile or more in length—or any combination of notices provided for adjacent geographic […]
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Meet the NEW GSOC Website and Its Exciting New Features
Welcome to Gopher State One Call (GSOC)’s newly redesigned website! The new layout provides a fresh look and feel, along with a new, easier to navigate structure and several exciting […]
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2025 811 5K Run/Walk: Community Event Promoting Underground Utility Safety
The 2025 811 5K Run/Walk resulted in another successful safe digging awareness event! More than 100 participants came together in Minneapolis to celebrate 811 Day on August 9, 2025, at […]
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New Updates to Certification Requirements for Fiber Installation
Starting in 2026, Minnesota state law (Minnesota Statutes 326B.198) requires individuals performing the installation of underground telecommunications infrastructure to complete and maintain a Safety-Qualified Underground Telecommunications Installer Certification. The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in consultation with the Office of Broadband Development will approve standards for the certification program. Keep…