Minnesota Gopher Fan Van

Minnesota Gopher Fan Van Welcome to the home of the best tailgate at the University of Minnesota! After over a decade of tailgating fun, disaster struck.

I started as a 1995 Ford Econoline 250, and found my forever family with True North in 2008. Once I officially became the Gopher Fan Van, I quickly fell in love with the University of Minnesota and the atmosphere on game day. On September 18, 2021, I was taken from my home in Dinkytown and abandoned in the suburbs. After being lost for 3 days, I was found and back home where I belonged. I received

some much-needed TLC and was back in action around Huntington Bank stadium. I returned to the tailgating scene and the fun picked up right where it left off. However, something more was missing. The season following my disappearance, I was reborn as the Fan Van 2.0! I was new and improved, and fully prepared for the upcoming season. I was now the ultimate tailgating machine. Throughout my time on campus, I grew to love and care about the Gopher community. I have a passion for giving back, which is why I support the True North Family Foundation and its mission of activating organizations and individuals to support education, community involvement, and character building. The only thing I love more than tailgating is philanthropy--and I try to combine them as often as I can! I hope to see you around the University of Minnesota! Don't forget to donate through the link in my bio!

It was another great Gopher football home opener last Thursday—proud to be part of the festivities!
09/03/2025

It was another great Gopher football home opener last Thursday—proud to be part of the festivities!

We had a family reunion today (me and Gopher Fan Van 1.0). Always good to reminisce about the good ol’ days and share a ...
11/24/2024

We had a family reunion today (me and Gopher Fan Van 1.0). Always good to reminisce about the good ol’ days and share a laugh.

I hosted the last tailgate of 2024 today—a great crowd and a nice day for it!
11/24/2024

I hosted the last tailgate of 2024 today—a great crowd and a nice day for it!

11/22/2024

Brian Slipka is the owner of the True North Family of Companies, which includes over 20 businesses with nearly $250 million in annual revenue. After an early career in sales and leadership at major corporations, he left the public/corporate world to focus on his growing portfolio of small businesses...

11/22/2024

Brian Slipka on Purpose-Driven Leadership, "Winsome," and Faith-Driven Success | Seek Go Create

It was a bit rainy for today’s tailgate, but I have nice awning for my friends to stay dry!
08/30/2024

It was a bit rainy for today’s tailgate, but I have nice awning for my friends to stay dry!

Listen to The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm, featuring foundation co-founder Brian Slipka! It’s a wide-ranging discu...
07/19/2024

Listen to The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm, featuring foundation co-founder Brian Slipka! It’s a wide-ranging discussion about the foundation’s efforts, Gopher sports, the True North Family of Companies, and much more. Check it out!

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #130 features a visit from True North CEO Brian Slipka, who tells us about his new book "Win Some" and much more From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.t...

Thank you to Viking Land Transportation, A True North Company, for letting me hibernate at your place for the winter. Se...
12/06/2023

Thank you to Viking Land Transportation, A True North Company, for letting me hibernate at your place for the winter.

See all you Gopher fans next year!

Ski-U-Mah!

Here I am, spending quality time with the founders of the True North Family Foundation! See how you can support the foun...
11/07/2023

Here I am, spending quality time with the founders of the True North Family Foundation!

See how you can support the foundation at www.tnfamilyfoundation.org.

Good times with True North Family team members - tailgating and raising funds for the True North Family Foundation!
11/07/2023

Good times with True North Family team members - tailgating and raising funds for the True North Family Foundation!

Here’s what I looked like in another life!
11/07/2023

Here’s what I looked like in another life!

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