A plan to bring a $300 million casino to Grand Forks is back in play. Though the state Senate rejected the proposal last month, lawmakers are now exploring ways to resurrect it. The bill would allow the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to operate a casino outside its reservation, a move supporters say could boost tourism and economic development. While details remain uncertain, discussions are ongoing, signaling that the fight for a Grand Forks casino is far from over.
Korrie Wenzel with the Grand Forks Herald has the story on the possible resurrection. And with a possible casino investment East of Moorhead also in the works, it looks like our neighbors on the other side of the state are making active plays to get more into gaming. It matters in Minot because this regulatory relaxation would put pressure on all cities to follow suit or face the possibility of losing out on economic development and revenue.
SB 2376
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 54-58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a tribal-state gaming compact that permits gaming in Grand Forks County.
House Sponsors: Bahl (R, District 17), Davis (D, District 9),
Senate Sponsors: Meyer (R, District 18), Marcellais (D, District 9),
