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North Dakota Tribes Oppose Off-Reservation Casino

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota – As reported by the Associated Press: "Tribal leaders say they oppose casinos off the reservation, even though one tribe is considering it.

"Members of the North Dakota Indian Gaming Association discussed the idea over the weekend at the Dakota Magic Convention Center near Hankinson.

"The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has suggested a casino in or near Grand Forks.

"…Turtle Mountain tribal Councilman Stuart Medrud the opposition did not surprise him.

"…Former Turtle Mountain Chairman Richard Monette, who now lobbies for the tribe, said tribes with off-reservation gambling in other states are doing well economically, and there is no evidence that other tribes in those states are suffering from the off-reservation casinos.

"…Other tribal officials said expansion could hurt business at the tribal casinos around the state.

"…Carl Walking Eagle, a councilman from the Spirit Lake tribe, said the pursuit of off-reservation gambling compromises tribal sovereignty…"

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