Author: GSOC
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Design/Pre-Con Meet Tickets: Five Common Questions Answered
Updated: 11/27/24 In planning large-scale projects, it can often be helpful to meet in person with facility operators to discuss project design before construction begins. These meetings help align the planning team, contractors, and facility operators on underground utility coordination. Filing a Design/Pre-Con Meet Ticket through Gopher State One Call (GSOC) allows you to do…
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Registration is Open for the 2023 Damage Prevention Meetings
Each spring, Minnesota holds damage prevention meetings by and for the excavation community all around the state. These meetings are focused on safe digging and best practice education. Registration is
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Join Us at the 2023 Minnesota CGA Locate Rodeo
The 2023 Minnesota Common Ground Alliance (MNCGA) Locate Rodeo is coming up! Join us at CenterPoint Energy’s River Building January 17 and 18 to kick off the new year. The Locate Rodeo is an indoor competition using state-of-the-art virtual technology — provided by UTTO — where participants compete with qualified individuals from all around the…
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Learn From the Unexpected with A.J. Clark of Badger Infrastructure Solutions
Click here to see the latest changes to Meet Ticket procedure and documentation. The latest Learn from the Unexpected video features A.J. Clark, Locating Solutions Manager at Badger Infrastructure Solutions.
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Using a Non-Excavation Planning Ticket for Project Planning: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Updated: 11/27/24 When working on a commercial development project, keeping underground facilities in mind from the start can help your project run smoothly and aid in overall damage prevention. One of the ways you can plan ahead is by utilizing a Non-excavation Ticket through Gopher State One Call (GSOC). There are four types of Non-excavation…
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Looking Back on the 2022 811 5K Run/Walk
Video Still by Rob Olson The 2022 811 5K Run/Walk turned what could’ve been a typical Saturday morning into an exciting event focused on spreading the word about safe digging. Gopher State One Call (GSOC) along with a variety of utility-focused sponsors, including CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy, brought the event to life on…
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Summer News, Tips & Reminders
Please take a moment to review the following GSOC reminders, suggestions and tips to help you process tickets more efficiently. We look forward to your feedback and continued support! WHAT’S NEW? Online Dashboard of GSOC Ticketing Statistics GSOC announces the availability of online dashboards for detailed ticketing statistics. Ticketing data can be searched by date,…
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2022 811 5K Run/Walk
Join us for a safety day @ Bde Maka Ska on 8/13/22 at 8:11A.M. The 811 5K run/walk is a public awareness event that hopes to spread the word about safe digging and damage prevention awareness. A free kids run is scheduled after the race. Participants can also enjoy snacks, water, a variety of safety-themed…
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GSOC at the 2022 Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
If you’re near the Twin Cities, make sure to check out the Minneapolis Home & Garden show Wednesday, March 2 through Sunday, March 6 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This
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Learn From the Unexpected with Eric Kolcinski of Centerpoint Energy
The damage prevention industry isn’t always predictable, but Gopher State One Call believes that we can all learn from those unexpected moments and be safer for it. That’s why we’ve