MnDOT’s 2025-26 Name a Snowplow contest

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district.

Go ahead, submit the most witty, unique and Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas you can think of.

Submissions will be accepted through noon on Friday, Dec. 19.

This year’s contest includes a few basic rules:

  • Each person may only submit one name.
  • Submissions are limited to no more than 30 characters (including letters and spaces).
  • Gosh darn it, nothing vulgar please. Any submissions that include profanity or other inappropriate language will not be considered.
  • Snowplows are nonpartisan, so politically inspired names (including phrases, slogans or plays on politicians’ names) will not be considered.
  • Past winners will also will not be considered.

MnDOT staff will review all the submissions, select some of the best ideas, and invite the public to vote on their favorites in January 2026.

Submit your name ideas

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David Tinjum
David Tinjum
David is a Tech Entrepreneur, Political Advisor and Publisher of Minneapolis Times. For nearly two decades, he worked behind the scenes in Minneapolis campaigns, including serving as campaign chair in six successful City Council and mayoral races before moving on to launch Minneapolis Times in 2024.

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