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Drunk at the Gophers game? Breathe here

Students who get drunk and rowdy at a University of Minnesota football game may be asked to make a special stop â?? at a breath-test machine â?? before entering the next time.

The new policy is aimed at curtailing unruly behavior at the U’s new on-campus stadium, which opens next month.

The stadium itself is dry, but there are bars nearby, and alcohol consumption is allowed in tailgating areas near the field.

The rule applies only to students and will target the most egregious behaviors, said Jerry Rinehart, vice provost of student affairs.