University of Minnesota Invitational

University of Minnesota Invitational
General Information
Location	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Year started	2015
Division	C
Date	February 14th, 2026
Social Media
Website	[1]

The University of Minnesota Invitational, also known as the Gopher Invitational, is a historically Division B, now Division C invitational in Minnesota, and the only active Minnesota invitational. Science Olympiad alumni that are currently attending the U of M arrange the tournaments, write the tests, and run the events. Details on the 2026 Gopher Invitational can be found here.

Results History

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Third Place	Fourth Place	Fifth Place	Teams
2015	Chippewa Whales (48)	Friedell Black (75)	Chippewa Squids (87)	Highview Goats (112)	Friedell Yellow (132)	20
2016	Chippewa Whales (81)	Friedell Black (112)	Menomonie Maroon (136)	Boyceville Varsity Purple (156)	Highview A (162)	22
2017	Chippewa Bonsai (107)	Menomonie Maroon (111)	Chippewa Cacti (128)	Chippewa Moss (136)	Friedell Black (160)	26
2018	Chippewa Scorpions	Chippewa Spiders	Friedell Black
2019	Chippewa Middle School
2020	Chippewa Stink Squirrel (79)	Chippewa Duck Puppy (81)	Chippewa Tree Rat (120)	Chippewa Wizard Cow (135)	New Richmond Black (154)	22
2025	Mounds View HS (112)	Obra D. Tompkins HS (116)	Eagan HS (118)	Wayzata HS (169)	St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (173)	44