3
Business days required wait
15
Days ticket is valid

About Gopher State One-Call

Gopher State One-Call serves all of Minnesota. Minnesota's deep frost penetration (up to 60 inches in northern areas) means utilities run deep — but it also means deck and fence footings must go deeper, into the utility zone.

Submit tickets at https://www.gopherstateonecall.org or dial 811.

Required Wait Period

Minnesota requires 3 business days notice. Gopher State processes tickets online and by phone with real-time status tracking.

Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date.

Ticket Validity & Re-Notify

Minnesota's 15-day validity window is shorter than many Midwest neighbors. On any project running longer than 12 days, plan re-notification in advance — this catches Minnesota homeowners off guard regularly.

⚠ Short Validity Window 15-day tickets are short. Plan re-notifications proactively on longer projects.

Private Lines in Minnesota

Minnesota has extensive rural well water infrastructure and significant agricultural private utility installations. The Twin Cities metro has dense suburban irrigation systems.

Full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.

Calculate Your Minnesota Dig Date

Get your exact legal dig date, expiration, and re-notify reminder.

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How 811 Works

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Re-Notify Rules

Ticket expired mid-project?

ℹ️ Disclaimer Minnesota 811 rules subject to change. Verify with Gopher State One-Call before digging.