A casino east of Moorhead isn’t a certainty—but it’s not just speculation either. The White Earth Band of Ojibwe has purchased 280 acres near a key highway interchange, with clear interest in building a gambling and entertainment complex. While the project would face a long legal and regulatory process, local officials may see it as an economic opportunity. If it moves forward, Moorhead could gain a major destination—one that brings jobs, tourism, and debate over the role of expanded gambling in the region.
Why does this matter in Minot? Recently, another proposed casino project — this one in Grand Forks — was shut down when needed North Dakota law changes were killed by the legislature. But now the story comes again, this time from Minnesota where the location would be a proxy benefit to Fargo. And if Fargo has a casino, what will be the argument for stopping a Grand Forks casino, or a Bismarck casino or a Minot casino. In the meta data, we’re seeing a fast moving world with regards to gambling, gaming, and casinos. Do you think it might be because there’s so much money that can be easily made? Mike McFeely with Inforum has the full story on what’s stirring in Moorhead linked below; the editorializing above is all ours.
