MnDOT Snow Plow Names

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

They encourage you to submit the most witty, unique and Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas.

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.