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.
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.
Open CalculatorRelated Guides
How 811 Works
Complete process guide.
Color Codes
What the marks mean.
Re-Notify Rules
Ticket expired mid-project?