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Two Minnesota Tribes Meet with Governor

28 October 2004

News Brief: After meeting with two tribal leaders, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he intends to continue his push to get $350 million in casino profit for the state.

Minnesota Governor Stars in Radio Tribal Casino Pleas

26 October 2004

News Brief: Governor Tim Pawlenty is starring in a new series of radio ads on behalf of Minnesota Republican candidates for the House of Representatives, calling for Indian tribal casinos to share some of their profits with the state.

MTR Gaming Minnesota Project Updated

26 October 2004

MTR Gaming Group reports that the Minnesota Racing Commission denied North Metro Harness Initiative's application to construct and operate a harness racetrack in Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota.

Minnesota Take Could Amount to Half of Casino Profits

25 October 2004

ws Brief: The $350 million that Governor Pawlenty demanded from Minnesota’s casino tribes may amount to 50 percent to 90 percent of the total casino profits.

Minnesota Governor Wants $350 Million from Tribes

22 October 2004

News Brief: After pressuring Indian tribes all year to share casino gambling revenues with the state, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has finally put a number on what he wants: $350 million a year, which he says amounts to about a fourth of tribes' gambling profits.

Northern Lights Casino to Host Satellite Poker Tournament

12 October 2004

The Northern Lights Casino & Hotel in Walker, Minnesota is hosting the World Poker No-Limit Hold 'Em Satellite Tournament throughout October.

Tribal Group Accuses Pawlenty of Inflating Casino Numbers

6 October 2004

A group representing American Indian bands that run casinos in Minnesota accused Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday of distorting gambling revenue to increase pressure on them to share profits with the state.

MIGA Disputes Casino Figures

5 October 2004

The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association has blasted Governor Pawlenty for deliberately inflating tribal gaming revenue estimates in order to justify his efforts to force tribes into revenue-sharing agreements.

Tribes Contributing Thousands to Candidates

29 September 2004

News Brief: American Indian tribes, flush with casino cash, are contributing thousands to candidates in close Senate and House races.

Minnesota Governor Wants Piece of Gambling Action

27 September 2004

News Brief: Governor Tim Pawlenty has repeated his call for the state of Minnesota to get a piece of the action in casino gambling.

Minnesota Casino Profits Reported in Audit

23 September 2004

News Brief: The Treasure Island casino near Red Wing, Minnesota, earned about $46 million in profits in 1997, according to financial statements released by the Minnesota Public Safety Department.

Minnesota Tribes Push for Casino

17 September 2004

News Brief: Officials of the 9,000-member Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe said they would join two other northern Minnesota tribes in trying to establish a Twin Cities-area casino.

Teen Poker Games Raise Concerns

13 September 2004

News Brief: From high school cafeterias to college dorm rooms to professional card clubs, teens and young adults are playing for money, sometimes big money.

Minnesota House to Consider Casino Proposal

2 September 2004

News Brief: A proposal by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to share casino profits with the state in exchange for certain concessions will probably get a good reception in the state House, at least initially.

Minnesota Tribe Offers Casino Profit Sharing

27 August 2004

News Brief: The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has offered to hold formal discussions with Minnesota government leaders about sharing casino profits, perhaps putting some toward new sports stadiums.

Powerball Winning Ticket Bought in Minnesota

16 August 2004

Powerball paid off big for one lucky ticket Saturday night. The winning ticket worth $98.7 million was purchased in Minnesota.

Minnesota Tribal Casinos Rake in $1.3 Million

8 July 2004

News Brief: Minnesota's Indian casinos raked in more than $1.3 billion in revenues last year, the third-largest total in the country, according to a new report.

Big Money Gambled on Minnesota

24 June 2004

News Brief: Groups and companies with a stake in this year's gambling debate in Minnesota combined to spend more than $1 million on lobbying, and Caesars Entertainment Inc. was by far the highest roller.

Minnesota Women Embezzles Money from Travel Agency

1 June 2004

News Brief: A former financial controller for a Minnesota travel agency has been charged with stealing more than $660,000 from Carrousel Travel and spending most of it at local casinos.

Minnesota Lottery Chops Jobs, Offices

13 May 2004

News Brief: The Minnesota State Lottery shed 15 more jobs and closed two offices Wednesday in a move intended to save $1 million beginning in July.

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