MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation makes a presentation to Moorhead City Council about its plans for a plot of land the tribe purchased just east of the city.
Initial plans include a full-scale casino, luxury resort with 200 rooms, dining, convention center, parking garage and a convenience store.
They expect to create 500 jobs.
White Earth Nation is looking for a Letter of Support from Moorhead and surrounding entities before they seek approval from the federal government to put the land into a trust.
“We’re looking at, looking for a Letter of Support to put land into trust for gaming. But that doesn’t only mean gaming, that means hotel, that means convention center that means a lot more economic opportunity,” said White Earth Secretary-Treasure Michael LaRoque.
They say that process itself can take 18 to 24 months and environmental reviews could push construction back for years.
The tribe bought a section of land in Clay County in the northwest corner of the intersection of I-94 and State Highway 336.
According to the county, the 280 acre lot was purchased last December through a land auction for $3.9 million.
Last week, the tribe presented its plans to Clay County Commissioners.
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