MPR: Fond du Lac Band wins ruling in gaming agreement case

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  

"The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has prevailed in its long-running dispute with the city of Duluth over revenue-sharing from the tribe's downtown Fond-du-Luth Casino.

Since 1986, the band has shared about $6 million in revenue annually with the city. Two years ago, the Band stopped making revenue sharing payments to the city. The city sued. The band argued their contract violated the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

In a decision Monday, federal district judge Susan Nelson agreed. She ruled the tribe did not have to continue sharing revenue for the next 25 years, as stipulated by the original contract."

Get the Story:
Ruling in Duluth casino spat could mean millions for tribe (Minnesota Public Radio 11/21)

Also Today:
High Stakes Battle: Part One (Northland News Center 11/21)
Federal Courts Rule in Favor of Fond Du Lac Band (Fox 21 News 11/21)
Judge ends casino payments to Duluth (The Duluth News Tribune 11/22)

Court Documents:
City of Duluth v. Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Turtle Talk)

Related Stories:
MPR: Millions at stake in battle over Fond du Lac gaming deal (9/1)
City spends $1M on gaming lawsuit against Fond du Lac Band (8/30)
Fond du Lac Band back in court for disputed casino agreement (8/29)
NIGC issues NOV on 1994 Fond du Lac Band gaming agreement (7/13)