Minnesota municipality urged to endorse White Earth Nation's casino venture trust request
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(Heads up, y'all! Here's the lowdown on what's happening in Minnesota)
The White Earth Nation isn't foolin' around when it comes to their plan to build a swanky casino-resort complex! They rolled into Dilworth for a little chat with the City Council, marking their third meeting with local governments since announcing the project east of Moorhead.
First up was the Moorhead City Council on April 28, followed quickly by the Clay County Commission the week prior, and now, Dilworth's turn! Along with sharing the preliminary deets for the land, the tribal leaders dropped a request: they wanted a letter of support to help with their application to get the land leased for tribal gaming.
Now, hold your horses, 'cause this ain't no simple proposition. The application process could take up to 18-24 months, including environmental reviews, that might even slow down the construction process!
While some jaw-droppin' economic opportunities and enhanced convention spaces are stirring up excitement, like County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau, there are concerns about property tax impacts and potential threats to the aquifer that have been raised during these meetings.
As for whether Dilworth and Moorhead have jumped on board, no official news, yet. But remember, they're just one piece of the puzzle, and there's still opposition brewing, reminiscent of a canned casino plan from 2018 in Otter Tail County.
Stay tuned, folks! This wild ride is just getting started. 🚀🎉
- The White Earth Nation has discussed their plans for a casino-resort complex with the Dilworth City Council, marking the third meeting with local governments regarding this project, which is east of Moorhead.
- The tribal leaders presented preliminary details for the land and requested a letter of support from Dilworth to help with their application for leasing land for tribal gaming.
- The application process for the casino could take up to 18-24 months, including environmental reviews, which might slow down the construction process.
- While the potential economic opportunities and enhanced convention spaces are exciting, concerns about property tax impacts and potential threats to the aquifer have been raised during these meetings.
