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 ...

The Gophers dance team added another national title to its long list of accomplishments.

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 continued its storied tradition, adding two national championships at the 2025 UCA & ...

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 ...

The U of M Spirit Squad has now added two more national championships at the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championships in Orlando. The Gophers won in Cheer (Small Coed ...

The Gophers' colors are maroon and gold, and their mascot is Goldy Gopher. The Huntington Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, has a seating capacity of 50,805, as of 2024.

When it comes to representing the University of Minnesota, the mascot is the Goldy Gopher. In addition to football, Goldy represents the university's affiliated sports group, called the Golden ...