The Spirit Lake Tribe is concerned about the potential financial impact of a new casino. They are dependent on the revenue generated by their Spirit Lake Casino and Resort. Their cash flow might be strained if another casino opens up in Grand Forks. Tribal leaders fear that programs and the financial stability of tribal communities that rely on gaming revenue will suffer if they lose it.
Spirit Lake officials have stated that their stance does not imply that they are at odds with the Turtle Mountain Band, despite their disagreement. Rather, they are responding to what they believe was a process that did not include all tribal stakeholders.
Spirit Lake officials have stated that their stance does not imply that they are at odds with the Turtle Mountain Band, despite their disagreement. Rather, they are responding to what they believe was a process that did not include all tribal stakeholders.
