Information current as of: 11/27/24
The Minnesota State Statute 216D One Call Law has been updated as of August 1, 2024. Gopher State One Call has put together the following quick reference guide with the vital information you need to know. Keep reading to find out the five W’s of the 2024 MN one call law changes.
Whether you’re a farmer, contractor or landscaper - we’d love to connect with you at Farmfest 2025, taking place August 5–7 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It’s the perfect summer event to explore innovations in agriculture and learn how to dig safely and responsibly.
Find us at Booth 4403!
Here’s what you’ll find at our booth:
Whether you're breaking ground on a new project or simply want to stay up to date on safe digging practices, we’re here to help you stay safe, compliant, and informed. We can’t wait to see you at Farmfest 2025!
More on Farmfest here: https://www.farmfest.com/
Recent changes have been made to the upcoming Safety-Qualified Underground Telecommunications Installation rules.
Starting in 2026, Minnesota state law (Minnesota Statutes 326B.198) will require that certain tasks related to the installation of underground telecommunications infrastructure be performed by Safety-Qualified Underground Telecommunications Installers. To qualify, an underground installer must complete and maintain required certifications by taking an approved 40-hour course that involves both classroom and hands-on training. Standards for these courses will be approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in consultation with the Office of Broadband Development.
Each spring, damage prevention meetings are held by and for the excavation community all around the Minnesota. Focused on safe digging and best practice education, these meetings typically include presentations from Gopher State One Call and the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety, as well as guest speakers from other MN damage prevention stakeholders.
In 2025, damage prevention meetings were held in: New York Mills, Austin, Rochester, Owatonna, Andover, Worthington, Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Hutchinson, New Ulm, Mankato, Brooklyn Park, Marshall, Brainerd, Shakopee, St. Cloud, Alexandria, Spicer, Pine City, Duluth/Carlton, Park Rapids, Thief River Falls, Grand Rapids, Warroad, International Falls, Cass Lake/Bemidji, and Chisholm.
One of the primary topics of this year’s meetings was the Minnesota State Statute 216D One Call Law changes that went into effect on August 1, 2024. These law changes include changes to the waiting period and start times, clarification on job activities prior to ticket expiration, and meet requirements for large projects, in addition to other updates. Click here to learn more about the 2024 changes to MN State Statute 216D.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
How to register in 2026:
We hope to see you at a meeting next spring!
The 2024 Gopher State One Call (GSOC) Annual Report is now available. This year’s report covers a breakdown of the year’s incoming ticket volume by month, ticket type, and submission type; media campaigns; and a letter from Chief Operations Officer Kelly Connolly. There’s also information on what’s in store for 2025 with new MNOPS reporting data available and My Ticket Analytics.
