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North Dakota DOT Snowplow Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 2 Crash Near White Earth

North Dakota DOT Snowplow Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 2 Crash Near White Earth

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A North Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) snowplow driver sustained serious injuries after a crash involving a truck on Highway 2 Wednesday afternoon. Crash Details According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. near White Earth, when: The snowplow was traveling westbound on Highway 2 in… Continue reading North Dakota DOT Snowplow Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 2 Crash Near White Earth

Fargo’s Snowplow Naming Contest: Top Finalists Announced

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The City of Fargo has released the finalists for its “Name a Snowplow” contest. A total of 649 submissions were received, with the top 10 chosen based on creativity, originality, and alignment with Fargo or North Dakota themes. Duplicate entries were credited to the first submission received. The finalists are as… Continue reading Fargo’s Snowplow Naming Contest: Top Finalists Announced

NDDOT Snowplow Involved in Dual Collisions on I-29 in Walsh County

On December 19, 2024, at approximately 3:42 PM CST, a North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) snowplow was involved in two rear-end collisions on northbound Interstate 29 near mile marker 172, approximately 12 miles northeast of Minto, North Dakota. Road and Weather Conditions: Roads were ice-covered with drifting snow. Weather conditions included blowing snow. Vehicles… Continue reading NDDOT Snowplow Involved in Dual Collisions on I-29 in Walsh County

North Dakota DOT Announces 2024 Snowplow Naming Contest Winners

North Dakota DOT Announces 2024 Snowplow Naming Contest Winners

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced the winners of its fourth annual Name-A-Plow contest. Over 500 submissions were received from residents statewide. NDDOT employees selected the following winning names for each district: Bismarck District: Snow Force One Devils Lake District: Optimus Brine Dickinson District: Mr. Snowjangles Fargo District:… Continue reading North Dakota DOT Announces 2024 Snowplow Naming Contest Winners

Vehicle Collides with MnDOT Snowplow in Becker County, Injuring Two

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 6:58 a.m., a collision occurred on Highway 34 between mile markers 47 and 48 in Height of Land Township, Becker County. A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by 23-year-old Austin Lee Engel of Detroit Lakes, collided with the rear of a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) snowplow truck. DPS Minnesota… Continue reading Vehicle Collides with MnDOT Snowplow in Becker County, Injuring Two