Area physicians say on-campus booze sends wrong message
A Twin Cities area physicians' group wants the University of Minnesota to delay a decision on whether to sell alcohol at several venues on campus, including the new Gopher football stadium.
The West Metro Medical Society is asking the university's Board of Regents to allow more time for discussion and public comment on the proposal.
It would allow fans in premium seats, such as private suites and club rooms, to buy alcohol at the new TCF Bank football stadium, Mariucci arena and Williams arena.
Jack Davis, CEO of the West Metro Medical Society, said his group is concerned that serving alcohol on campus sends the wrong message.
"This has gotten to be such a huge public health issue that we have asked them to make this decision more deliberative and delay it for six months," Davis said.
The board of regents is expected to vote on the proposal at its meeting on Friday. President Bob Bruininks has recommended the board pass the proposal.
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