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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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U of M Readies for Beer Sales at Stadium

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:12:44 +0000

Fans will be able to drink beer and wine at Minnesota's first home football game of the year at TCF Bank Stadium this weekend. Saturday's Gophers game against New Hampshire will mark the first time alcohol will be sold at an athletic event on the University of Minnesota campus.

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Vikings, U of M Agree on TCF Bank Stadium Use

The Associated Press — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:13:52 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.

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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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Dayton to Sign Bill Easing Beer Sales at TCF Bank

The Associated Press — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:44:58 +0000

Cheers! A bill to ease beer sales at the University of Minnesota's football stadium is on the cusp of becoming law. A spokeswoman for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton says he plans to sign the bill.

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TCF Stadium May Soon See Beer Sales

The Associated Press — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:55 +0000

A measure that could satisfy some fans' thirst for beer at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium is halfway to Gov. Mark Dayton. The Senate voted 55-3 for a liquor law change Friday. The House is likely to vote soon on the liquor bill.

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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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Senate Approves Alcohol Sale at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:06:13 +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.

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Guard at Gopher's Stadium Fired for Attacking Fans [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:45:26 +0000

A security guard accused of knocking down, tripping and pushing fans at the Minnesota Gophers' stadium has been fired.

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Lawmaker Serves Up New TCF Stadium Booze Bill

Jim Maurice — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:17:32 +0000

Minnesota lawmakers are coping with their three-year hangover: Whether to allow beer and alcohol sales at the University of Minnesota's on-campus football stadium.

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Vikings Host Bears Tonight Outdoors

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:35:38 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears tonight at 7:30pm, pregame on WJON at 6:30. The game will be played outdoors at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus.

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TCF Bank Stadium Preparation Nearly Complete

Tim Lyon — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:47:58 +0000

The finishing touches are being put on TCF Bank Stadium for the Bears-Vikings game on Monday night.

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Vikings To Play At TCF Bank Stadium Monday Night

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:07:25 +0000

The NFL has signed off on the Vikings playing their Monday night game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. The Vikings announced their ticket policy as well.

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TCF Bank Stadium May Not Be Hosting Vikings/Bears Game

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:57:41 +0000

The University of Minnesota is still proceeding like they'll host the Vikings/Bears game Monday night but the NFL isn't yet signing off on it. NFL officials toured the facility yesterday but are concerned about the complete removal of all the snow and the fact that the field doesn't have a heating element under the field.

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Vikings to Play Monday Night at TCF Bank Stadium; Favre Not Going On IR

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:54:44 +0000

The Vikings will play Monday night's game against Chicago at the University of Minnesota's outdoor TCF Bank Stadium. Investigators deterimined that the tears in the Metrodome roof cannot be repaired in time

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