Author: GSOC
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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 3, as needed. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place finishers, and those three winners will have the opportunity to compete at…
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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 – also known as the “One Call Law” – that went into effect on August 1, 2024. Check out LearnFromTheUnexpected.com/GSOC to watch the video. For additional…
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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, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota, Day of the Dozers is a family friendly event hosted…
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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 leading GSOC. Kelly brings nearly 15 years of experience in building nonprofit organizations with specific involvement in building consensus among varied stakeholder groups and working…
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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.
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Register Now for the 2024 811 5k Run/Walk
Mark your calendar – the much-anticipated 2024 811 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. On top of being a great opportunity for utility professionals and their families to connect and cheer each other on, this annual event also allows community members who are not in the…