Han Snowlo wins MnDOT ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest in local district

Watch for Han Snowlo on Southern Minnesota’s roadways during your next snowy commute. 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the winners of the 2023 “Name a Snowplow” contest Wednesday. 

Han Snowlo was the winner for District 7, which encompasses South Central Minnesota, including Mankato. 

The other winners were:

• Yer a Blizzard, Harry – District 8 (Southwest Minnesota)
• Blizzo – Metro District (Twin Cities)
• Clearopathtra – District 1 (Northeast Minnesota)
• Better Call Salt – District 3 (Central Minnesota)
• Blader Tot Hotdish – District 2 (Northwest Minnesota)
• Scoop! There it is – District 6 (Southeast Minnesota)
• Sleetwood Mac – District 4 (West Central Minnesota)

MnDOT received more than 10,400 name submissions.