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  • Mandatory Electronic Positive Response Starts August 1, 2026, in Minnesota

    Mandatory Electronic Positive Response Starts August 1, 2026, in Minnesota

    This is an important update from Gopher State One Call (GSOC). The state of Minnesota recently made two changes to MN State Statute 216D. Starting August 1, 2026, electronic positive response will be mandatory in Minnesota. Effective August 1, 2026, all facility operators will be required to provide an electronic positive response on each excavation notice through the notification center prior…

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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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  • 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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