He approved the chipmunk design anyway, wrote Grooms’ grandson, Steve Kuhl, in the Minnesota Alumni Association ... the company’s market for mascot toys. While he worked at the company, Grooms ...

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 ...

Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher was the most popular skater in attendance, and intermissions were filled with choreographed dances to "YMCA" and "Macarena." The metro-area kids were treated to a 4-1 ...

Minnesota became a viral sensation ... just behind Bowling Green (85.6). Goldy the Gopher finished in fourth place in the mascot category with an event score of 91.94, coming in behind Cincinnati ...

The University of Minnesota spirit squad continued its storied ... as Ohio State won the championship and Michigan came in third. Goldy Gopher finished fourth nationally in the mascot division, while ...

University of Minnesota professors Arthur Erdman and Roger Ruan were among the 128 new members and 22 international members ...

A behind-the-scenes look at the Bemidji State women’s hockey team’s trip to the Twin Cities for Field Trip Day and Hockey Day Minnesota.

Grab some trendy Minnesota Golden Gophers gear for game day with this Mascot Bandana T-shirt. It offers a super-soft fabric that will keep you comfortable throughout the day. Featuring eye-catching ...

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 ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week begins Monday, February 24. It’s a time to learn about the spread of invasive ...