Author: GSOC
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GSOC Announces Barbara Cederberg Retirement and GSOC Leadership Transition
Barbara Cederberg has announced she intends to retire after almost a decade of service as the ChiefOperations Officer of Gopher State One Call (GSOC). During her tenure, she guided a greatnumber of operational improvements as she helped institute a culture of continuous improvementat GSOC. Barb has also led multiple initiatives which may lead to potential…
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Join Us at the 2024 Minnesota Locate Rodeo
We are back outside this year for the MNCGA Utility Locate Rodeo! The competition will take place at CenterPoint Energy starting on April 2 and will go through the April 4, if needed. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place finishers, and the first place winner will have the opportunity to compete…
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Registration is Open for the 2024 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 now open — see the instructions below to on how to sign up. How to register: 1. Visit the MNCGA website events calendar to find…
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Learn From the Unexpected with Jason Ponciano of Vannguard Utility Partners
The latest Learn From the Unexpected video features Jason Ponciano, Minnesota State Manager at Vannguard Utility Partners. Jason discusses the importance of white lining and how it can impact both the locating process and your overall project. Check out LearnFromTheUnexpected.com/GSOC to watch the video. About Learn from the UnexpectedThe damage prevention industry isn’t always predictable.…
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Boundary Surveys: Answering Five Frequent Questions
Updated: 11/27/24 Gopher State One Call (GSOC) processes four types of Non-Excavation Tickets: Owner Inquiry Request, Planning Ticket (Design Information Notice), Design/Pre-Con Meet Ticket, and Boundary Survey. This blog focuses on the use of the Boundary Survey Tickets in Minnesota. Keep reading to learn the answers to five frequent questions about this type of Non-Excavation…
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Support Children’s Minnesota at the 2023 Day of the Dozers
Gopher State One Call (GSOC) will be participating in the 2023 Day of the Dozers, supporting the important efforts of Children’s Minnesota. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The Day of the Dozers is a…
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2023 811 5K Run/Walk Promotes Safe Digging in the Twin Cities
The 2023 811 5K Run/Walk turned out to be a great success bringing Minnesotans together to raise awareness for safe digging. Held August 12, 2023, at Bde Maka Ska’s Thomas Beach in Minneapolis, this year’s event featured participants from the Twin Cities and the surrounding suburbs, a damage prevention-focused vendor fair, and the annual Kid’s…
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Summer Yard Projects? Stay Safe!
Click or call before you dig in your yard; it’s easy and it’s the law. (St. Paul, Minn., June 26, 2023) Hidden dangers may lurk below the surface of your very own yard. Striking an underground electrical wire or gas line when digging for your summer home improvement project could be both dangerous and expensive,…
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Register Now for the 2023 811 5k Run/Walk
One of the most exciting events of the year is coming up! The much-anticipated 2023 811 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, August 12 at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. This event is not only a great opportunity for utility professionals and their families to connect and cheer each other on, it also allows community…
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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…