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Native economies are looking to expand beyond gaming

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People play slot machines at Harrah's Casino, owned by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, in Chandler, Okla., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. In the series “Beyond the Bet”, MPR News examines economic development in Indian Country outside of gambling.
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All 11 Native American tribes in Minnesota have a gaming enterprise. But it's only part of their economic story. In the series “Beyond the Bet”, MPR News examines economic development in Indian Country outside of gambling.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Casey Lozar, vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and director of the Center for Indian Country Development, about diversification and growth in Native economies.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.