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Maroon and gold
Augusta Smith selected maroon and gold for university ceremonies in 1880. The colors gradually became the school's established colors.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota Traditions — official source
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Why Golden Gophers?
Broadcaster Halsey Hall popularized Golden Gophers in reference to the football team's gold uniforms during the 1930s.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota Traditions — official source
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Ski-U-Mah
The school cheer dates to 1884 and is pronounced SKY-YOU-MAH. It became a familiar expression of Minnesota spirit.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota Traditions — official source
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A Minneapolis campus setting
Huntington Bank Stadium stands on the northeast side of the Minneapolis campus, near the former Memorial Stadium site.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota Stadium — official source
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A transit connection
A light-rail line serves the stadium area through the Stadium Village station, connecting the campus football venue with the wider transit system.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota Stadium — official source
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A statewide university system
The University of Minnesota system includes Twin Cities, Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Rochester campuses. Golden Gopher football represents the Twin Cities campus.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota School — official source
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A familiar research result
University of Minnesota apple breeders released Honeycrisp in 1991, connecting campus research with a fruit now familiar far beyond the state.
Checked 2026-10-16 · Sources: Minnesota History — official source
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