A beer vending machine will debut at the Xcel Energy Center, located in St. Paul, MN, in time for the Minnesota Wild versus Chicago Blackhawk rival hockey game, according to KSTP. The Smart Vending Machine will dispense 25-ounce cans of Budweiser and will be located on the main course near Section 113. Full article.
UPDATE: On Thursday, 1/8, MyFoxTwinCities reported that the launch of the Smart Vending Machine at the Xcel Energy Center would be delayed. Minnesota Wild team spokesman Ryan Stanzel wrote in an email to the source that, "We are attempting to work through some additional logistics with the Smart Vending Machine. As a result, we are not launching its use at this time." Full article.
