Author: GSOC
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Meet Tickets: Frequently Asked Questions
Dig season is upon us, and you have the potential to make it the smoothest one yet with Meet Tickets! It’s been over a year since Minnesota State Statue 216D was updated to change the requirements of Meet Tickets, and we’re continuing to see just how important this ticket type is. “This is about keeping…
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Expanding Access to Safe Digging: GSOC Spanish Resources Now Available
To better serve Minnesota’s Spanish-speaking communities, GSOC has launched a Spanish Resources page within our Resource Center, making essential safe digging information easier to find, understand, and use. The Spanish Resources page includes a growing library of downloadable materials, and each document is listed with both English and Spanish titles for easy reference. These resources are intended to help…
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Dig Smart This April: Five Ways to Keep Minnesota Safe During National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month, making it the perfect time to remind homeowners, renters, and DIYers across Minnesota that safe digging starts before the shovel ever hits the ground. Whether you’re planting a tree, building a deck, or tackling a larger home improvement project, underground utility lines are often closer to the surface than…
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Year-in-Review: 2025 GSOC Annual Report
Take a look back 2025 with the latest Gopher State One Call (GSOC) Annual Report! Now available, this year’s report details a breakdown of 2025 by the numbers, media campaigns, and a letter from Chief Operations Officer Kelly Connolly. Find out what’s in store for 2026, including a geospatial location information requirement going into effect.…
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Register Now: 2026 MN Damage Prevention Meetings
The 2026 Minnesota damage prevention meetings are in full swing! Every year, these free meetings are hosted around the state to provide the excavation community with a place to learn about new updates and best practices, connect with fellow industry members, and ask questions about safe digging. Registration is now open—see the instructions below to on how to…
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Introducing Ticket Talk: Streamlined Communication for GSOC Users
Gopher State One Call is excited to introduce Ticket Talk, a new two-way communication tool designed to make it easier for excavators, operators, and locators to stay connected. Available to all users within the GSOC system, Ticket Talk simplifies communication and ensures messages are sent to the correct people, without the hassle of searching for…
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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 their planning. Whether you submit a ticket online or by calling the GSOC center, the 48-hour period will begin at 12:01 a.m. the business day after the…
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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, locating facilities, or planning digs, understanding these changes will improve coordination and communication in the field. Electronic White Lining – How Does It Work? Beginning…
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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 within a large lot, on a farm, or within a park—Gopher State One Call (GSOC) has got you covered. Keep reading for the key steps…
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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 support this change, GSOC is introducing new tools and processes designed to make providing clear, effective marking instructions easier than ever. Whether you’re submitting tickets,…