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Menominee Nation remains hopeful on off-reservation casino

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Artist's rendering of the proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino. Image from Casino Kenosha

The Menominee Nation remains hopeful that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) will approve an off-reservation casino.

Walker planned to make a decision on Friday. But he said he will review new information that the tribe submitted.

"The Menominee's pleas and concerns must have got through to him," Chairman Corn told the Associated Press. "It speaks volumes for his leadership ... we remain cautiously optimistic. We're saying our prayers and putting down tobacco to the creator."

The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the casino under the two-part determination provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The law gives Walker veto authority over the project.

Walker has said all 11 tribes in the state must come to a "consensus" before he approves the casino. All but two -- the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and the Ho-Chunk Nation -- support it.

The Potawatomis operate an off-reservation casino about 40 miles from Kenosha. The Ho-Chunks say the Menominees are infringing on their territory.

Get the Story:
Menominee call for outside review as Walker delays decision (The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10/26)
Walker delays decision on Kenosha casino (AP 10/26)
Governor Delays Decision On Kenosha Casino (Wisconsin Public Radio 10/27)
Gov. Walker may make his decision on the new Menominee casino this week (WTMJ 10/28)
Potawatomi Patrons Weigh in on Kenosha Casino (WUWM 10/28)

An Opinion:
Bill Bollom: More casinos not good for Wisconsin (The Northwestern 10/25)

Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press Release | Fact Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section 20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino

Related Stories:
Decision delayed on Menominee Nation off-reservation casino (10/25)

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