Positive Response: An Interview with Kim Boyd

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Created: Monday, 02 March 2020 08:00

Written by Amber Dahl

“Have the facilities been marked?” “Does the locator need to meet with the contractor or are there no facilities in the proposed area of excavation?” Positive response automatically closes the communication loop and answers these questions (and more) on a locate request. We asked Gopher State One Call’s general manager Kim Boyd a few questions about positive response and what makes it such an important feature for excavators and locators.

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President's Day closure - Monday Feb, 17th

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Created: Thursday, 13 February 2020 11:28

Written by Gopher State One Call

We will be taking calls for emergency locates only on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day, but remember, you can file a ticket online 24/7. NOTE: Monday will not count towards your standard 48 hour notice when filing a locate, so please plan accordingly.

MN Home & Garden Show Discount

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Created: Thursday, 13 February 2020 11:18

Written by Taylor Jones

When Should I Use a Meet Ticket?

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Created: Monday, 10 February 2020 12:35

Written by Amber Dahl

With snowfall, frost and routine melts paired with early spring rain, keeping locate marks fresh during the coming months means filing multiple remark requests just to complete one project—or does it? We’d like to inform you that there’s actually an easier way and one that uses locating resources more efficiently.

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How to Submit Precise Marking Instructions on Your Ticket and Mark the Excavation Area in White

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Created: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:30

Written by Amber Dahl

Gopher State One Call wants you to have a safe and successful excavation process. Providing precise marking instructions is a critical step to ensuring a smooth locate by assisting the locator to work more efficiently and effectively. After providing the general location of a proposed excavation via the address or corresponding driving directions, you’ll be asked to include specific details and instructions about the area you need marked. These details are required for precise marking instructions.

To allow the facility operator to fully understand the jobsite, use the marking instructions section of your ticket to enter detailed information about the excavation site. Think ahead about how best to describe any specific needs or situations that a facility operator or locator may need to know.

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