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Leech Lake opposes merging casino and racino plans

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe says it will reject any attempt to merge a proposed state-tribal casino with a separate plan to put slot machines at the Canterbury Park race track. A merger is being floated since both gambling initiatives are stalled at the State Capitol.

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Spring gardens

Midmorning's Garden Guru Deb Brown talks about when you can start planting again.

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Home sweet home improvement

Home inspector John Trostle answers your spring fix-it questions. Midmorning discusses what you can look for on the exterior of your home now that the snow is gone.

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Casino alternative: video lottery in bars

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for a new casino gets a hearing in a House committee on Wednesday. The committee will also consider a bill that would allow up to five video lottery machines similar to slot machines in every bar. DFL Rep. Tom Rukavina is the author of that bill. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Northern tribal members not convinced about casino

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for a state-tribal casino has launched a high-profile debate in the Legislature. But members of the three northern tribes involved in the deal are also raising questions about whether they can trust the state, and whether they'll give up more than they'll gain.

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Latest Canterbury casino plan promises more slots, profits

The owners of Canterbury Park are raising the stakes in the gambling expansion debate at the Capitol. The horse track and card club in Shakopee Wednesday released a plan to add 3,000 slot machines and 40 black jack tables to the existing facility. In exchange, the state would get a share of the profits.

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Schumacher's Hotel in New Prague to close

A popular restaurant and hotel in New Prague, Minnesota is closing. Schumacher's Hotel opened in 1974, and is well known in large part because of its owner and award-winning chef, John Schumacher. Schumacher announced his plans to close the place at the end of May. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Don't bet on gaming

People who have struggled with gambling addiction aren't welcoming plans for a new Minnesota casino.

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Pawlenty, tribal leaders unveil casino proposal

Gov. Tim Pawlenty toured the state Friday with officials from three Minnesota Indian tribes to pitch a state-tribal partnership for a new casino in the Twin Cities metro area. But the plan immediately came in for harsh criticism from the state's other eight Indian tribes and some lawmakers.

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The Garden Guru

Gardens in Minnesota will be emerging from winter doldrums soon. Deb Brown has ideas for getting ready for the growing season.

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