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Alcohol Sales Top $900K at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:19:21 +0000

Beer and wine sales brought in more than $900,000 in their first season at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium. University officials say sales at the Gophers' seven home football games averaged $129,610.

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Alcohol sales Go Smoothly at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:08:31 +0000

University of Minnesota officials say the first game with alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium went smoothly. Schools spokesman Chuck Tombarge says extra security staff effectively isolated the area where alcohol was sold Saturday.

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Dayton Signs Bill Allowing Beer at U-of-M Stadium

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:18:59 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton has signed a bill that's likely to be a big hit with Gopher football fans who will now be able to drink a beer at TCF Bank Stadium. Dayton signed the bill Friday, a few days after it passed the state House and Senate.

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Senate Approves Alcohol Sale at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:51:34 +0000

The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that would let the University of Minnesota sell beer to the general public at University of Minnesota football games. The Senate approved the change Wednesday as part of a larger liquor policy bill that passed.

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