Duluth fails to block tribal casino hotel
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A district court judge has rejected an attempt by the city of Duluth to block the Fond du Lac Band from using a downtown hotel for its casino operations.
The Lake Superior Chippewa band has asked the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to place the Carter Hotel property in tribal trust. Sixth District Court Judge Mark Munger rejected a temporary injunction sought by the city. Munger told the city it was premature in seeking an injunction.
The Duluth News Tribune says the Fond du Lac Band and the city have been at odds since 2009 when the band stopped sending a portion of its Fond-du-Luth Casino profits to the city. A federal court has upheld the band's position. The city has appealed the case.
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Information from: Duluth News Tribune
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