Mainstreet Radio's Tom Robertson reports that three northern Minnesota Indian tribes are closing in on an agreement with the state to build a Twin Cities area casino. The proposed half-billion dollar entertainment and hotel complex would be operated by the tribes through the Minnesota State Lottery.

Governor Tim Pawlenty says the casino would provide an ongoing revenue stream to the state of about $100 million dollars annually. Tribal leaders say it would generate millions for them to combat poverty, unemployment and homelessness…but not all tribal members are convinced the plan is a good idea.