Minnesota creates punny tradition of naming snowplows

The Minnesota Department of Transportation decided at the beginning of the pandemic to let the public name their snowplows, hoping to thaw the icy isolation of Covid lockdowns with a contest. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa shares more about the new pun-packed tradition and recent winners “Better Call Salt,” “Yer a Blizzard Harry,” and “Blizzo.”
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[@capkanada]

There's gotta be a Mr. Plow!

[@samanthacoutoure1653]

All cool.
On a personal(ish) note to Maggie Vespa; I wish you still wore those completely cool pants outfits you wore at KGW Portland. What I truly hope is that you didn't let that comment from the Jeff dude influence you.
A fan always!!! 👍👍👍

[@brandoncherry1651]

They named one blizzo after lizzo lolol

[@Vondarkstar]

Omg this was so punny I forgot to laugh.. 😅

[@bruces4459]

Stephen Colbrrrrr

[@Orionwind]

Darth Blader or Hans Snowblow.

[@darkheartrjdyosn6345]

We should do this with everything 🤪

[@bruces4459]

Chilly Kimmel

[@Redmeatsteak]

Flintstones

[@shane7133]

Why TF is this a story for national news?

[@mattst.germain4023]

Cuz it’s something funny instead of round the clock murders, rapes and corruption on the news. I’ve plowed snow for years it’s stressful, dangerous and thankless. Just kinda cool to see people have a sense of humor.