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The kegs could run dry for University of
Minnesota athletics this week as the regents are expected to
approve a no-booze policy.


      University President Robert Bruininks is
recommending that regents ban alcohol from the new TCF Bank Stadium
set to open for football this fall.


      The university had wanted to sell alcohol only to holders of
pricey tickets, but lawmakers and Gov. Tim Pawlenty ruled that the
school could sell alcohol stadium-wide, or not at all.


      They also blocked the university from serving free alcohol to
fans in premium seating areas.


      Bruininks also wants the hockey team's Mariucci Arena and the
basketball team's Williams Arena to go dry.


      The Board of Regents are scheduled to vote on the proposal on
Wednesday.
      

The kegs could run dry for University of
Minnesota athletics this week as the regents are expected to
approve a no-booze policy.


U of M to vote for dry stadium rule Wednesday

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