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:
- Visit the MNCGA website events calendar to find a meeting location and date that works for you. The 2026 meetings will start in February and go through May.
- Click on the event you’d like to attend. In the event description, you’ll find the time, venue, address, and contact information for the meeting. You’ll also find the Eventbrite link to register.
- Click the Eventbrite link under “Website” to be taken to the Eventbrite page for that meeting. Then, complete your registration via Eventbrite. You will receive email confirmation of your registration.
We hope to see you at a meeting next spring!