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MnDOT announces snowplow naming contest winners, includes "Blizzo" and "Han Snowlo"

MnDOT announces snowplow naming contest winners, includes "Blizzo" and "Han Snowlo"
MnDOT announces snowplow naming contest winners, includes "Blizzo" and "Han Snowlo" 00:53

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest. 

"Yer a Blizzard, Harry" and "Blizzo" were among the top most popular names. Over 64,000 voters cast a ballot in the contest.

Here's the entire list in order of popularity: 

  • 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)
  • Han Snowlo – District 7 (South Central Minnesota)
  • Blader Tot Hotdish – District 2 (Northwest Minnesota)
  • Scoop! There it is – District 6 (Southeast Minnesota)
  • Sleetwood Mac – District 4 (West Central Minnesota)

Last year, "Betty Whiteout" and "Ctrl Salt Delete" were among the winning names. 

More information about all 60 finalists can be found here.

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