Group launches website opposing Moorhead casino plans
A group launched a campaign against a proposed casino, citing addiction, crime, and economic concerns.Summary
A new opposition group has launched a campaign against a proposed $176.8 million casino and entertainment complex on Moorhead's east side. The White Earth Nation plans to build the facility with 950 gaming machines, a hotel, and meeting spaces. The opposition website, "Say No to the Casino at Moorhead," warns of increased addiction rates, crime, and "hidden costs" to the community. Opponents argue that money spent at the casino would be a transfer from local businesses rather than new economic growth. They also express concerns about potential loss of property tax revenue and environmental risks to the nearby Buffalo River Aquifer. The group criticizes the lack of transparency in discussions between tribal leaders and local officials. Meanwhile, the White Earth Nation promotes a study projecting significant economic benefits, including 391 full-time jobs and over $174 million in annual economic output for Clay County.
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