The history, and evolution, of Goldy Gopher 03:06. MINNEAPOLIS — He's a quiet guy with a big head and big teeth, and you see him every day at the University of Minnesota.. In this edition of ...

DULUTH — The Bulldog mascot at the University of Minnesota Duluth got a major makeover — and it has fans foaming at the mouth. Champ, the beloved furry canine that roams UMD athletic events ...

Minnesota Duluth mascot Champ high-fives a fan on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Malosky Stadium in Duluth. This is the debut of a new design for the UMD mascot.

Minnesota Duluth mascot Champ high fives fans on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Malosky Stadium in Duluth. This is the debut of the new Champ mascot.

No matter the look, the gopher mascot has served the university well, evoking school pride and spirit, stated a 2013 proclamation issued by then-Gov. Mark Dayton.

In 2023, the University of Minnesota officials approved a 3.5 percent in-state tuition increase for Twin Cities and Rochester students. Despite the price hike, ...

In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot. "My mom and dad met at the U.