South Dakota Announces ‘Name the Snow Plow’ Winners

In South Dakota, you know the snow is coming, so you might as well have a little fun with it.

That was exactly the spirit behind the state's 'Name the Snow Plow' contest when it was created back in 2019.

The idea was to divide the state into 12 regions and let the creative juices flow to come up with the most entertaining names for the plows that the Department of Transportation will be utilizing to keep the highways clear all winter long.

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The 2024 results are in.

After considering more than 650 entries, SD DOT employees have picked the top names from each region:

Aberdeen Area: Snow Boss
Belle Fourche Area: Not My First Snowdeo
Custer Area: Snow-key the Bear
Huron Area: Saltosaurus Rex
Mitchell Area: Plow Bunyan
Mobridge Area: Snow Crusher
Pierre Area: Blade of Glory
Rapid City Area: Scoop! There It Is!
Sioux Falls Area: South-Da-Snow-Ta
Watertown Area: Frostimus Prime
Winner Area: Clearapathera
Yankton Area: Salt, Rattle, & Roll

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In January, the contest winners will officially meet and take photos with their locally named snowplow.

10 Wild South Dakota Snowstorms

Even though snow is blanketing the Sioux Empire, some snowstorms still do not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlighted ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the road during the winter. South Dakotans are well aware of the fact that the state’s winters can be harsh which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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A Survival Guide For Your First Winter in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

MORE: What Every South Dakotan Should Be Doing to Prepare for Winter

So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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'Pecker Pole' and Other Words With Different Meanings In South Dakota

If you've lived in South Dakota for a bit you know that we have some pretty cool stuff here that people elsewhere don't get exposed to until they visit our fine state.

Fun things like Chislic, Kuchen, Al's Oasis, and don't get me started on South Dakota lingo.

On second thought let's talk about how we talk. Here are just a few examples of Words With Different Meanings In South Dakota:

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Filed Under: South Dakota Department of Transportation