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Chicago’s annual snowplow naming contest crowned the political slogan “Abolish ICE” as the winner, a choice that drew mixed reactions and underscored the city’s polarized views on immigration policy.
Chicago announced six winning names for its annual You Name A Snowplow contest after a record 13,300 entries and 39,000 voters; among the winners is Abolish ICE, with Chance the Scraper earning an honorable mention. The winning names will appear on snowplows across six districts, and submitters receive photo opportunities and city swag, as the city tracks the plows in real time and maintains a fleet of salt spreaders for winter storms.
Minnesotans have voted to name the Minnesota Department of Transportation's snowplows, with winners including Taylor Drift, Beyonsleigh, Dolly Plowton, and others, with Taylor Drift receiving the highest number of votes. The contest, which saw over 32,000 participants, celebrated the important work of snowplow drivers and showcased Minnesotans' creativity. The winning names will be assigned to different districts, and the public also voted on names acknowledging indigenous tribes in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed the 50 finalists for its "Name a Snowplow" contest, with voting open until January 28. From over 8,000 submissions, the public can vote for their favorite names, with the top eight winners set to be announced later this month. This is the fourth edition of the contest, with previous winners including creative names like "Yer a Blizzard, Harry" and "Plowy McPlowFace."
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the return of its annual "Name a Snowplow" contest, allowing people to submit and vote for names for plows in each of MnDOT's eight districts. Submissions can be made until December 15, with finalists chosen by MnDOT staff and public voting taking place in January. The contest rules include no profanity, politically inspired names, or repeats of past winning names.