 On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced the winners of the state’s Name a Snowplow contest at a truck station in the metro. More than 23,000 voters cast a ballot in this year’s contest.
“Anthony Sledwards is officially ready for Minnesota winter,” said Governor Walz. “And let’s remember it’s not just the plows, but the 1,600 Minnesota snowplow drivers who keep us safe and our roads cleared all winter long. A big thank you to those drivers and the Minnesotans who continue to demonstrate unrivaled creativity in naming our snowplows!”
The winning names, in order of vote totals, and their future homes are:
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We’re Off To See The Blizzard – District 8 (Southwest Minnesota)
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Snowtorious B.I.G. – District 4 (West Central Minnesota)
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Plowabunga! – District 6 (Southeast Minnesota)
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Anthony Sledwards – Metro District (Twin Cities)
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You’re Welcome – District 2 (Northwest Minnesota)
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Don’tcha Snow – District 3 (Central Minnesota)
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Skol Plow – District 1 (Northeast Minnesota)
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I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered – District 7 (South Central Minnesota)
 Last week, Governor Walz visited the McDonough Community Center in Saint Paul to encourage Minnesotans to claim the Child Tax Credit when filing their Minnesota income tax return. Last year, nearly 225,000 families claimed the Child Tax Credit and saw an average total credit of $2,500 back in their pockets. The tax credit of up to $1,750 per child is estimated to reduce child poverty by a third in Minnesota.
“The goal of our nation-leading child tax credit is simple: to lift kids out of poverty and provide tax relief for working families,” said Governor Walz. “And with the advance payment option, we’re making it easier for families to get ahead and manage their household budgets. We’re focused on making life easier and more affordable for Minnesotans.”
Taxpayers who qualify for Minnesota’s nation-leading Child Tax Credit will have the option to receive advance payments of the credit during this year’s tax filing season. Minnesota is the first state in the nation to offer this option for Child Tax Credit recipients.
"When you increase family income, you improve child outcomes. The Child Tax Credit and advance payment option provides economic stability and security for Minnesotans,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “Nearly a quarter of a million Minnesota households received the Child Tax Credit last year, and we want to see even more eligible families benefit from it this year.”
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