Author: GSOC
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NEW: Free Dig Safe Training and Certification Course
Gopher State One Call and Underground Safety Academy are excited to announce the launch of a new Dig Safe Training and Certification course! Free for damage prevention professionals, the online course
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Join Us at the 2025 MNCGA Upper Midwest Locate Rodeo
The annual MNCGA Upper Midwest Utility Locate Rodeo is back! The 2025 competition will take place at Xcel Energy in Hugo starting on April 1 and going through the April
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2025 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…
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I’m Digging Soon – When Should I Submit a Locate Request?
Prior to digging in Minnesota, it’s required for the excavator – including professional contractors and homeowners or other non-professionals – to submit a locate request with Gopher State One Call (GSOC) to have underground facilities marked before breaking ground. But exactly how far in advance do you need to submit your ticket? Great question! Locate…
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Learn From the Unexpected with Elena Rutkowski of Xcel Energy
Elena Rutkowski, operations supervisor of damage prevention at Xcel Energy Minnesota, is featured in our latest Learn From the Unexpected video. Elena covers changes to Minnesota State Statute 216D –
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White Lining Your Excavation Site: Q&A with Jason Ponciano
In Minnesota, it’s a requirement for anyone looking to excavate – whether a professional landscaper or other contractor, homeowner, or anyone else – to “white line” or “white mark” their excavation site with paint or flags as part of the locate request submission process. By clearly identifying the dig site, white lining reduces potential confusion…
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An Annual Tradition: 2024 811 5K Run/Walk Promotes Safe Digging in MN
The 2024 811 5K Run/Walk turned out to be a great success bringing Minnesotans together to raise awareness for safe digging. This year’s event was held on August 10, 2024, at Bde Maka Ska’s Thomas Beach in Minneapolis and included participants from the Twin Cities and the surrounding suburbs, a damage prevention-focused vendor fair, and…
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2024 Day of the Dozers: Supporting Children’s Minnesota
Gopher State One Call (GSOC) is a sponsor for the 2024 Day of the Dozers, which supports the important efforts of Children’s Minnesota. Taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024,
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GSOC Announces New Chief Operations Officer Kelly Connolly
Gopher State One Call (GSOC) announces the selection of Kelly Connolly as the new Chief Operations Officer. Kelly will succeed Barbara Cederberg, who is retiring after approximately ten years of
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2024 Minnesota One Call Law Changes: What You Need to Know
Information current as of: 11/27/24 The Minnesota State Statute 216D One Call Law has been updated as of August 1, 2024. Gopher State One Call has put together the following quick reference guide with the vital information you need to know. Keep reading to find out the five W’s of the 2024 MN one call law changes.