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Casino plan in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is currently on hold as announced by the Mayor

Tribal casino plans for Grand Forks seemingly abandoned, with no recent developments since the state Legislature vetoed the idea earlier this year. Mayor Brandon Bochenski acknowledges a potential reversal of fortune in the future years, though it remains improbable.

Casino proposal in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is currently shelved, as confirmed by the mayor
Casino proposal in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is currently shelved, as confirmed by the mayor

Casino plan in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is currently on hold as announced by the Mayor

In the heart of North Dakota, the city of Grand Forks finds itself in a holding pattern regarding the proposed tribal casino. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, who have been involved in the casino proposal since late 2024, purchased more than 100 acres along Grand Forks' southern limit with the intention of building the casino.

The Grand Forks City Council has been supportive of the casino plan, encouraging the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to move forward with the project. The City Council's preliminary approval was essentially a green light for the tribe to proceed with the necessary steps for the casino.

However, the proposal for a tribal casino in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has not progressed since being halted by the state Legislature earlier this year. Despite some hope that the situation may change in the future, as stated by Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski, it is unlikely to happen soon.

The state Legislature has not yet had a change of heart regarding the casino proposal. A series of steps are required to be completed before ground can be broken for the casino, but with the current stance of the state Legislature, these steps remain unfulfilled.

In the meantime, the plan for a casino in Grand Forks remains dormant. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa continues to hold onto their land, waiting for the opportunity to bring their casino vision to life. For now, the people of Grand Forks must patiently watch and wait, hoping for a change in the state Legislature's position on the tribal casino proposal.

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