2025 Doggone It! photo contest

Minnesota Energy Resources is looking for a new safe digging ambassadog. The winning pup will be featured in an ad campaign on social media to help spread an important safety message: Doggone it! Call 811 at least two days before you dig.

Fill out the entry form below and submit a photo of your dog digging to participate in this year's contest. Entries must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7.

Please keep in mind, you and your dog may be featured by local media if you are voted the winner.

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* 1. Are you an active customer? (This contest is only open to our customers.)

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* 2. Tell us about yourself by filling in the blank spaces below.

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* 3. What is your dog's name?

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* 4. Submit two photos of your dog outside. If possible, send one photo of your dog digging and another that shows their face, if it's not visible in the digging photo.

Please upload the first photo here.

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* 5. Please upload the second photo here.

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* 6. Your dog is adorable and we want to know more. Tell us about your dog. How old is he/she? What does your dog like to do besides dig?

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* 7. Describe your dog in one word.

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* 8. Does your dog like to post updates on social media? If yes, tell us their username(s).