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That's a Wrap: 2025 MN Damage Prevention Meetings

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Each spring, damage prevention meetings are held by and for the excavation community all around the Minnesota. Focused on safe digging and best practice education, these meetings typically include presentations from Gopher State One Call and the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety, as well as guest speakers from other MN damage prevention stakeholders.

In 2025, damage prevention meetings were held in: New York Mills, Austin, Rochester, Owatonna, Andover, Worthington, Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Hutchinson, New Ulm, Mankato, Brooklyn Park, Marshall, Brainerd, Shakopee, St. Cloud, Alexandria, Spicer, Pine City, Duluth/Carlton, Park Rapids, Thief River Falls, Grand Rapids, Warroad, International Falls, Cass Lake/Bemidji, and Chisholm.

One of the primary topics of this year’s meetings was the Minnesota State Statute 216D One Call Law changes that went into effect on August 1, 2024. These law changes include changes to the waiting period and start times, clarification on job activities prior to ticket expiration, and meet requirements for large projects, in addition to other updates. Click here to learn more about the 2024 changes to MN State Statute 216D.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

How to register in 2026:

  1. Visit the MNCGA website events calendar to find a meeting location and date that works for you. The 2026 meetings will start in February and go through May.
  2. Click on the event you’d like to attend. In the event description, you’ll find the time, venue, address, and contact information for the meeting. You’ll also find the Eventbrite link to register.
  3. Click the Eventbrite link under “Website” to be taken to the Eventbrite page for that meeting. Then, complete your registration via Eventbrite. You will receive email confirmation of your registration.

We hope to see you at a meeting next spring!

 

2024 GSOC Annual Report: Now Available

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The 2024 Gopher State One Call (GSOC) Annual Report is now available. This year’s report covers a breakdown of the year’s incoming ticket volume by month, ticket type, and submission type; media campaigns; and a letter from Chief Operations Officer Kelly Connolly. There’s also information on what’s in store for 2025 with new MNOPS reporting data available and My Ticket Analytics.

Registration is Open for the 2025 811 5K Run/Walk

Registration is now open for the 2025 811 5K Run/Walk, which will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Bde Maka Ska’s Thomas Beach in Minneapolis. In addition to being a fantastic opportunity for utility professionals and their families to connect and cheer each other on, this annual event also allows community members outside of the industry to connect with facility operators and sponsors to learn more about what safe digging really means. Click here to register now, or keep reading to learn more about the 811 5K Walk/Run.

About the 811 5K Run/Walk
The 811 5K Run/Walk celebrates “811 Day,” a day typically observed on or near August 11 (8/11) that brings attention to damage prevention and being mindful of underground utilities. 8-1-1 is a national phone number used to submit locate requests prior to doing any digging – whether installing a new mailbox or excavating at a job site – to abide by Minnesota state law and have your excavation site marked for underground utilities. You can also submit locate requests online at GopherStateOneCall.org. Whichever way you choose, it’s a free and easy step that helps keep our communities safe.

Everyone is Invited to Join
Strollers are welcome at this family-friendly event, along with furry family members. Years past have included participants aged 10 to over 70 years old. Children 10 and under are encouraged to join the Kids’ Race, a free, short-distance sprint that takes place immediately after the main race.

Supporting a Great Cause
All of the proceeds of the event, including the $18.11* registration fee, go to Twin Cities Firefighters Operation Warm – an organization that provides children in need with new, warm winter coats.

Ready to join in on the fun? Click here to register for the 2025 811 5K Run/Walk.

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*The registration cost is $18.11 before taxes and fees.

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 covers both the GSOC handbook and MN State Statue 216D – also known as the “Minnesota One Call Law” – in an engaging and interactive platform that allows users to go at their own pace and work around their existing schedule.

Click here to enroll now or bookmark the link for later.

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Upcoming Events

ITIC'S New Interface Webinar

06/11/2025 - 06/11/2025

ITIC'S New Interface Webinar

06/25/2025 - 06/25/2025

ITIC'S New Interface Webinar

07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025

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