The University of Minnesota's Pride of Minnesota band features 320 people. The band has been in existence for more than 125 years. Want to be in it? You have to be ready to take part in a 10-day ...

Let's face it; without college marching bands, so much of the gameday experience across the U.S. would be commonplace. They are the rhythm keepers of the college sport atmosphere, ramping up the crowd ...

Smith spent most of his youth in Michigan, but he was born in St. Paul and his parents are U of M alumni. Legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chad Smith ...

This story is part of FanSided’s Fandoms of the Year, a series spotlighting the teams, athletes and cultures that defined sports fandom in 2025. As the morning sun begins is ascent, the dew glistening ...