gfhockey Posted January 27 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, bincitysioux said: Grand Forks leaders to consider 'high-end resort' plans This would be outstanding for Grand Forks, and would really set it apart from the other 3 "big cities" in ND. Hopefully this can finally move forward. Agreed but I already hear the non profits gearing up for a fight Quote
90siouxfan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Hmmm. wondering.... would the Fighting Chippeweas have been subject to the same attack? long range planning? 1 Quote
forksandspoons Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Would it be possible for the city to approve but only if the tribe works with the local non-profits somehow? No idea if that’s been done elsewhere before? Quote
NewUndFan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I know someone who works at a non profit. The amount of money they pull in a week is crazy. More then what they need to run these organizations. Where there is wasteful spending because they receive so much. Those organizations may lose some of the charitable gambling income, but they would still make enough to run their organizations. Grand Forks needs something to set themself apart. The casino would bring tax revenue, offer another hotel, bring another big employer and offer another entertainment option in Grand Forks. 3 Quote
gfhockey Posted January 27 Posted January 27 21 minutes ago, NewUndFan said: I know someone who works at a non profit. The amount of money they pull in a week is crazy. More then what they need to run these organizations. Where there is wasteful spending because they receive so much. Those organizations may lose some of the charitable gambling income, but they would still make enough to run their organizations. Grand Forks needs something to set themself apart. The casino would bring tax revenue, offer another hotel, bring another big employer and offer another entertainment option in Grand Forks. Aren’t tribes exempt from property taxes, Quote
Popular Post gfhockey Posted January 27 Popular Post Posted January 27 I think they should also have a gentleman’s club attached where gentleman can meet and discuss deals. 5 Quote
Bison Dan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 25 minutes ago, NewUndFan said: I know someone who works at a non profit. The amount of money they pull in a week is crazy. More then what they need to run these organizations. Where there is wasteful spending because they receive so much. Those organizations may lose some of the charitable gambling income, but they would still make enough to run their organizations. Grand Forks needs something to set themself apart. The casino would bring tax revenue, offer another hotel, bring another big employer and offer another entertainment option in Grand Forks. If allowed do you think the other tribes wouldn't latch onto Bismarck and Fargo? I doubt that tribe has the funds to build it without massive subsidies from the state. State has enough gaming without adding more. Quote
Tbone Posted January 27 Posted January 27 3 hours ago, bincitysioux said: Grand Forks leaders to consider 'high-end resort' plans This would be outstanding for Grand Forks, and would really set it apart from the other 3 "big cities" in ND. Hopefully this can finally move forward. I believe that a MN Chippewa band has recently bought significant acreage really close to Moorhead. Quote
Kab Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Do casinos have to be on land classified as reservation? Not opposed to the casino, just wondering if they can buy land anywhere to put a casino on it Quote
tjbison Posted January 27 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Tbone said: I believe that a MN Chippewa band has recently bought significant acreage really close to Moorhead. This is correct, with plans to build a Casino Quote
Brim006 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Wow that would be huge for Grand Forks! Unnerving hearing that Moorhead is potentially on track for one as well. I wonder if BOTH GF and FM getting large casinos and hotels is feasible or if it will be a one or the other type scenario. Unfortunately, if it is a one or the other scenario, naturally the GF good ole boys club will sabotage things for GF to ensure FM would get yet another boost leaving GF behind. Maybe they will work hard to sabotage it either way lol. If they both happen to get them, I think that would probably still be fine, as I think that would still be a great and much needed boost to the GF community. 1 Quote
tjbison Posted January 27 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Tbone said: Poor secret in the FM area for sure I'm not sure its a secret, just no design, bids awarded or timeline yet that i know of. Quote
Green Banner Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I don't see the state giving approval, the legislature just shot down sports betting due to concerns of gambling addiction and social economic problems. I hope it goes through and is a success. But I will hold my breath as GF dosnt like to have nice things 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 27 Posted January 27 There's a reason one group picked the Minnesota side. 2 1 Quote
Bison Dan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 The other tribes will put pressure on the legislature to not allow it. Quote
NewUndFan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Wouldnt you think the Tribe has already checked with the State before they purchased this land? I would think they have some sort of idea if they think they will get this passed before purchasing the land. I probably am wrong. Quote
ND1 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 17 hours ago, NewUndFan said: Wouldnt you think the Tribe has already checked with the State before they purchased this land? I would think they have some sort of idea if they think they will get this passed before purchasing the land. I probably am wrong. The new governor is very pro-Grand Forks and friends with the mayor. The last big hurdle is approval from the US Dept. of the Interior, guess who just was named Secretary of the Interior...Burgum. Land is purchased, this is a done deal. 1 2 Quote
ChadR Posted January 28 Posted January 28 7 minutes ago, ND1 said: The new governor is very pro-Grand Forks and friends with the mayor. The last big hurdle is approval from the US Dept. of the Interior, guess who just was named Secretary of the Interior...Burgum. Land is purchased, this is a done deal. Who did they buy the land from? And how much? Quote
ND1 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, ChadR said: Who did they buy the land from? And how much? No idea, I believe the land would be just south of where Sanford Health purchased their land and adjacent to the new I-29/47th Ave so Interchange. Quote
Kab Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Isn’t that where the expected interchange on i29 is supposed to be , by the campground. the best use of the campground land would be to relocate it, looks like and engineering nightmare to see how that exit and on-ramp would be Quote
NewUndFan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, ND1 said: No idea, I believe the land would be just south of where Sanford Health purchased their land and adjacent to the new I-29/47th Ave so Interchange. According to the maps on the news it is on the west side of interstate right next to the campground on the south side. Quote
NewUndFan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 4 minutes ago, Kab said: Isn’t that where the expected interchange on i29 is supposed to be , by the campground. the best use of the campground land would be to relocate it, looks like and engineering nightmare to see how that exit and on-ramp would be Yes that is where the new interchange will be. When they purchased that land they had to know that. Quote
gfhockey Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, ChadR said: Who did they buy the land from? And how much? Probably useldinger Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 does this casino have any chance of passing? this has been talked about for over 20 years..... i know they own that land out there but wouldn't downtown near all the new stuff be better than out in a field? Quote
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