RICHFIELD, Minn. — Since the Vikings didn't come close to making the playoffs this year, maybe we should consider the unveiling of MnDOT's 2024 "Name a Snowplow" Contest winners in Minnesota's Super Bowl.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joined MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger at the Cedar Truck Station in Richfield Tuesday to reveal the year's eight winners, each of which will adorn a plow door in one of Minnesota's eight MnDOT highway districts. More than 8,000 names were submitted to the agency's website and then whittled down to the eventual chosen eight by state residents. In all, 32,500 people voted online.
With no further delay, here they are.
- Dolly Plowton-District 1 (Northeast Minnesota)
- Clark W. Blizzwald-District 3 (Central Minnesota)
- Taylor Drift-District 2 (Northwest Minnesota)
- You're Killin' Me Squalls-District 6 (Southeast Minnesota)
- Beyonsleigh-District 4 (West Central Minnesota)
- Waipahinte (Dakota word for Snowplow)-District 8 (Southwest Minnesota)
- Fast and Flurrious-District 7 (South Central Minnesota)
- Barbie's Dream Plow-Metro District (Twin Cities)
“Rain or shine, blizzards or clear skies, we have a fleet of snowplows and drivers ready to clear the roads and make our lives easier and safer in the winter,” reflected Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “From Beyonsleigh to Barbie’s Dream Plow, Minnesotans’ creativity was on full display for this contest that celebrates the important work of our snowplow drivers.”
"Whether it’s a November election or a snowplow naming contest, you can count on Minnesotans to turn out and vote,” added Governor Walz
This was the fourth annual "Name a Snowplow" contest. Previous winners include Plowy McPlowFace, Han Snowlo, Betty Whiteout, The Big LePlowski, Blizzo, The Truck Formerly Known as Plow and Blader Tot Hotdish.
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