12-foot Goldy shows Freeborn couple’s passion for the team : La Crosse Tribune

Web Search powered by
YAHOO! SEARCH

FREEBORN, Minn. � The big oak tree in the center of Jim Beach’s driveway was a Freeborn landmark for years, and that hasn’t changed since it died.

He had the trunk carved into a 12-foot statue of Goldy Gopher, the mascot for the University of Minnesota. Then he had it painted. The work finished up last week.
Now when people roll up Main Street in the small southern Minnesota town, they stop and take pictures.

Beach’s wife, Janice, says she was a little leery of the idea at the start but she’s happy with how it turned out.

If the statue doesn’t give it away, the Beach’s are huge Minnesota fans. They’ve been season ticket holders for Golden Gopher football games for 33 years.

Freeborn is about 10 miles northwest of Albert Lea.

More Minnesota News:

PLEASE NOTE: Comments on stories that frequently update through the day disappear with each update.
The comments above are from readers. In no way do they represent the views of the La Crosse Tribune.

Click here to report offensive or inappropriate comments. Please identify the comment you're concerned about, the story to which the comment was attached, the date of the comment and the person who made the post.

Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts!

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required!

Create a Member ID:
*Choose a password:
*Re-enter password:
E-mail Address:
Year of Birth:
	(children under 13 cannot register)
First Name:
Last Name:
Company:
Home Phone:
Business Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:

HomeSeller
Top Homes

SECTION SPONSORS

Comments »

Post a comment (150 word limit) »

NEWSPAPER ADS

LACROSSE JOBS

TOP HOMES