MnDOT wants snowplow names

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows, one for each MnDOT district in the state.

Past winners include the names Plowy McPlowFace, Blader Tot Hotdish, Han Snowlo and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.

MnDOT encourages people to submit their most witty, unique and Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas on the agency’s website, http://www.dot.state.mn.us. Submissions will be accepted through noon on Dec. 15. Check the guidelines on the site.

MnDOT staff will review all the submissions, select some of the best ideas, and invite the public to vote on their favorites in January.