North Dakota's Annual 'Name A Plow' Contest Celebrates Quirky Creativity

With the weather as nice as it has been, who has even thought of snowplows? The North Dakota Department of Transportation has just wrapped up its 3rd annual Name a plow contest. According to Newswires, it was another successful campaign, and the winning names are pretty unique! Sit down, and get ready to have a good laugh with NDDOT!

Williston District:

Alice Scooper

Minot District:

Buzz Iceclear

Devils Lake District:

Polar Patroler

Grand Forks District:

Blizzard of OZ

Fargo District:

Sno’ Problem

Valley City District: Drift Busters

Bismarck District: Brrrrrnie

Dickinson District: Cousin Eddie

As I said, this is the 3rd annual event. I thought it might also be fun to include winners from the past. This information came from the NDDOT website.

2022 NDDOT Name-A-Plow Contest winners:

Bismarck District: Plowabunga
Devils Lake District: Scoop Dogg
Dickinson District: Big Leplowski
Fargo District: Plow Force One
Grand Forks District: Austin Plowers
Minot District: CtrlSaltDelete
Valley City District: Sleetwood Mac
Williston District: Blizzard Buster

2021 NDDOT Name-A-Plow Contest winners:

Bismarck District: Darth Blader
Devils Lake District: Blizzard Wizard
Dickinson District: Plowasaurus Rex
Fargo District: Below Zero Hero
Grand Forks District: Storming Norman
Minot District: Truck Norris
Valley City District: Orange Thunder
Williston District: Plowzilla

As winter rolls in, and the plows hit the roads with their quirky identities, the Name-A-Plow contest is a testament to the NDDOT's ability to blend functionality with a touch of whimsy. It not only ensures that the public remains aware of the department's winter preparedness but also provides a reason for residents to share a collective laugh during the colder months. In the end, the contest goes beyond just naming plows; it creates a sense of community, shared humor, and a positive outlook on the challenges that winter may bring.