In 1940, the University commissioned George Grooms, an artist for a small Iowa manufacturing company, to create the institution’s gopher mascot, according to a 1995 Minnesota Daily article. On his way ...

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad is made up of the cheer and dance teams plus Goldy Gopher, the mascot. Heading into the competition last weekend, the squad had combined for 26 national ...

They play their home games at U.S Bank Stadium ... coach who has been with the Vikings since 2022. The official mascot of the Minnesota Vikings, Viktor, was introduced by the Vikings in 2007.

“Gophers in the Gardens” runs June 1 – Aug. 31. As the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy Gopher will provide a dose of fun for Arboretum visitors, while also highlighting the Arboretum ...

The Honorable Ron Abrams was named University of Minnesota Alumni Association Legislator of the Year for 2006 at the university’s annual legislative briefing on Jan. 24. According to a news ...