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Slush Puppy, Salt-Shaker and Sno-Runt: Portage youth name snowplows

Portage's Youth Advisory Committee has named 12 snowplows, introducing names like "Slush Puppy" and "Elsa's Enforcer" to add "winter whimsy" to the community.
Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis highlighted the importance of snowplow drivers in keeping the city moving during winter storms.
Governor Tim Walz recognized nearly 1,600 plow operators for their winter work, noting the clean condition of Minnesota roads after storms.

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Michigan Live

Slush Puppy, Salt-Shaker and Sno-Runt: Portage youth name snowplows

PORTAGE, MI — When Portage’s snowplow drivers hit the streets this week, they’ll be doing so with plows named by city teens.

10 days ago·Michigan, United States

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West Central Tribune

'We’re Off To See The Blizzard’ — Meet the winners of Minnesota’s snowplow naming contest

RICHFIELD, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the eight winning names of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2024-25 “Name a Snowplow” contest Wednesday morning in Richfield. Nearly 23,500 voters cast a ballot in this year’s contest. The winning names, in order of vote totals, and their future homes are: We’re Off To See The Blizzard – District 8 (Southwest Minnesota) Snowtorious B.I.G. – District 4 (West Central Minnesota) Plowabunga! – Di…

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Austin Daily Herald

MnDOT announces winners of Name a Snowplow contest - Austin Daily Herald

We’re Off To See The Blizzard and Anthony Sledwards join the Minnesota Department of Transportations’ snowplow fleet as two of the eight winners in the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest. Governor Tim Walz joined MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger to announce the winning names today. Nearly 23,500 voters cast a ballot in this year’s contest. The winning names, in order of vote totals, and their future homes are: We’re Off To See The Blizzard – …

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MPR News

Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest

While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drives the lane against NBA opponents this season, “Anthony Sledwards” will soon be clearing driving lanes for Minnesota motorists. It’s one of the eight winning snowplow names in MnDOT’s annual contest.

10 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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