2020 Ticket Volume and What’s Ahead in 2021

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Created: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 12:54

Written by Dana Raidt

From a global pandemic to extraordinary weather events, 2020 was a record-setting year in many ways, including for the Minnesota damage prevention industry.

Each year, Gopher State One Call compiles ticket submission and transmission volume data. This information is shared to help make correlations and gain insights about the state of Minnesota’s damage prevention efforts.

2020 Highlights

Here are some of the noteworthy numbers from this truly unprecedented year:

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Handling Meet Tickets Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Created: Tuesday, 16 February 2021 15:11

Written by Taylor Jones

When it comes to underground utilities, safety and damage prevention are the ultimate goals. In 2020, the industry was forced to contend with a new risk: the COVID-19 pandemic.

The damage prevention industry has responded nimbly, adjusting day-to-day operations and implementing protocols that help flatten the curve and limit the spread. Part of that “new normal” requires changes in how locators, facility operators and excavators address Meet tickets.

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2021 Damage Prevention Meetings Are Going Virtual

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Created: Thursday, 11 February 2021 16:18

Written by Taylor Jones

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s damage prevention meetings will be held virtually.

Gopher State One Call’s meetings are typically held all across the state in March and April. This year, you have the choice to join in on a virtual discussion (available on multiple dates) or to sign up and view the content on your own time. All excavators, contractors, administrative personnel, engineers, surveyors, and locators are encouraged to join in.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure: January 18, 2021

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Created: Monday, 11 January 2021 06:00

Written by Gopher State One Call

Gopher State One Call will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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2020 Holiday Observance Notice

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Created: Tuesday, 22 December 2020 10:34

Written by Gopher State One Call

Below is a list of official holidays Gopher State One Call will observe for the remainder of 2020.

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