The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has rolled out the red carpet once more for its quirky winter tradition: the “Name A Snowplow” Contest. Now in its sixth year, Minnesotans are invited to submit their cleverest, wittiest, and punniest names for the state's fleet of snowplows. The past winners have set a high bar with names like Plowy McPlowface and Betty Whiteout charming voters and making headlines.
For those looking to immortalize their sense of humor in snowplow form, the competition is fierce, but the rules are simple. Nominations are open through Friday, Dec. 19, and the top eight entries will win the honor of naming one plow in each of MnDOT's eight districts. If snow and wordplay are what you fancy, you're in luck because submissions are currently being accepted on MnDOT's website.
Among the ranks of past victors are names like Yer a Blizzard Harry, Taylor Drift, and We’re Off to See the Blizzard – all serving as proof that the people of Minnesota are as creative as they are resilient to winter's wrath. To get a taste of the competition or perhaps find a spark of inspiration, the full list of past winners can be found here.
