2025 MNCGA Utility Locate Rodeo

Overview

We are back outside this year for the MNCGA Utility Locate Rodeo! Competition will take place at CenterPoint Energy starting on April 1st and will go through the 3rd, if needed. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, and the 1st place winner will have the opportunity to compete at the International Locate Rodeo on December 11th and 12th in Springfield, MO.

Rules & Eligibility

If you are or have been a practicing technician employed by a utility company or one of their locate contractors, are an owner or employee of a private locating company, or use electronic equipment to locate underground facilities as part of your job duties, you are eligible to compete in the Upper Midwest Utility Locate Rodeo free of charge. A brief overview of the rules and equipment will be sent to all registered participants prior to the competition. Each participant will be assigned a 1-hour time block to compete to help manage your day. Each competitor will have 12-minutes to complete the locate.

Registration & Sponsors

Email [email protected] to register or inquire about sponsoring. A full list of sponsors will be identified during the event.

Host or Publisher Steve Olinger