BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has selected the winners for the fifth annual Name-A-Plow contest, in which North Dakota citizens submitted snowplow name ideas. North Dakota citizens submitted more than 800 snowplow name ideas that were considered[...]
Tag: Snow Removal
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Snowplow safety: What Public Works wants drivers to know this winter
The snow has brought a seasonal troubling reminder: five North Dakota snowplows were hit by drivers rushing to get around them. Public Works crews say those collisions don’t just damage equipment—they slow down efforts to clear the very roads everyone is trying[...]
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City hears residents’ snow removal concerns
Snow removal isn’t just about plows and piles—it’s about trust between a city and its residents. At Tuesday’s downtown neighborhood meeting, Minot officials acknowledged past missteps and outlined changes already underway, from quicker blade changes to clearer communication. Residents brought frustration, but[...]
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City to allow more time for sidewalk snow removal
Minot property owners may soon find a little extra time after winter storms to manage their sidewalks. The City Council has approved an ordinance on first reading that extends the snow removal deadline from 24 hours to 72 hours. This change aims[...]
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Snow Coming, the City is Prepared, Snow Emergency Proclamation Issued
The City of Minot has issued a snow removal emergency proclamation, beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday. The proclamation will be in effect for 24 hours. During the duration of the proclamation, no vehicle parking is allowed on Priority 1 and Priority 2[...]
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Council Approves Sidewalk Clearing Money
Sidewalk snow clearing has been a regular topic here on TheMinotVoice.com. Back in January, we pointed out the City’s neglect of key pedestrian corridors long after the snow had stopped falling. It’s a story we’ll be revisiting, but in the interim, there’s[...]
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Watch out, Minneapolis: The tow truck cometh to make room for the snow plow
When the snow falls and has to be moved, it’s the parked cars that become the biggest problems. There’s just no way to push snow over the top of them. The solution isn’t fun, but it is effective, if it’s used. And[...]
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ND Senate OKs bill to provide snow removal grants to local governments
Some parts of North Dakota got a lot of snow towards the end of last year. While Minot didn’t set any records, snow removal was certainly a challenge. And for cities and towns that had to dig deep in their pockets to[...]
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After Heavy Snows, Minneapolis Snow Removal Solutions Get Creative
What do you do when there’s snow and so many parked cars that it begins to make the streets too narrow and dangerous? In Minneapolis, the answer is elegant. Implement a snow emergency law that only allows parking on one side of[...]
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City of Minot & Council Members Response to Pedestrian Snow Removal Failure
There’s good news here. Wednesday’s story on the weeks-long lack of snow removal along Minot’s pedestrian corridors and river crossings prompted action. Overnight, snow was removed from paths on the 3rd St. NE Viaduct and Broadway Bridge. Work remains in other parts[...]
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City Snow Removal Failures Continue in Minot
Following a challenging December, Minot’s streets are looking pretty good. But if you’re not fortunate enough to own a car, are a student, or someone who likes to get some fresh air through a winter walk, our City-maintained sidewalks tell a different[...]
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MnDOT cuts back road salt use to save money, protect water
Why would the Minnesota DOT reducing salt usage on the roadways be relevant in Minot? Because a common question of those new to our area is why don’t we use salt on our roads? And the answer is because it’s more expensive[...]
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City looking for snowbusters
The City of Regina is reaching out to residents with competition designed to help keep the sidewalks clear of snow. Residents can nominate their neighbors who go above and beyond, with the winner receiving a snowblower at season’s end. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Why Do City Snowplows Damage Curbs?
This comes out of Grand Forks, but it’s not a unique problem. It’s fair to say that the issues of snow removal are similar… at least in North Dakota, so get informed on one of the challenges of keeping the streets clean.[...]