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Snowplows are essential to enduring winter in Minnesota, so maybe it's not surprising that every year thousands of people vote on names for the giant machines that clear the state's roads, such as Plowy McPlowFace and Darth Blader.

Every year, thousands of Minnesotans vote on names for the giant machines that clear the states roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is expected to announce winners of its 2023-2024

Every year, thousands of Minnesotans vote on names for the giant machines that clear the states roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is expected to announce winners of its 2023-2024

Every year, thousands of Minnesotans vote on names for the giant machines that clear the states roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is expected to announce winners of its 2023-2024

(Undated)--Voting is now open for MnDOT’s fourth annual Name a Snowplow Contest! Anne Meyer says over 8,000 submissions were received in December, which they whittled down to just 49 names

An election free from campaign speeches, rallies and partisan politics got underway Tuesday as the Minnesota Department of Transportation's kicked off its fourth annual Name-A-Snowplow contest. Voters will have until Jan. 28 to select names they want to see appear on MnDOT snowplows through the popular contest being held online. Participants will be limited to one vote, but will be allowed to ...

Minnesota is among many states across the country with creative signage, sharing messages across the state with its “Message Monday” campaign since 2016

MnDOT says, not so fast.

New federal guidelines advise against quirky or humorous messages that might be distracting for drivers, but ultimately it’s up to state discretion.

Officials say they are working to be prepared for the upcoming storm.