Clay County group pushing back on proposed casino project
A Clay County group opposes a proposed $177 million casino project by the White Earth Nation near Dilworth.Summary
A Clay County group is actively opposing a proposed nine-figure casino project planned by the White Earth Nation on land near Dilworth. The project, which includes a resort-casino complex with a luxury hotel and ballroom, is currently in the early planning stages. The tribe's economic impact study anticipates the casino will generate high revenue streams and hundreds of jobs. However, Clay County resident Mark Harless, a member of the group 'Say No to the Casino at Moorhead,' argues that the report fails to account for unintended consequences. He is concerned about the potential rise in gambling addictions, which could lead to increased crime, and questions the economic benefit to the county and state since the land would be placed into trust, exempting it from property taxes. Harless believes current businesses could lose out on employees and revenue, and he emphasizes the need for more public discussion before any decision is made.
(Source：Inforum)