A Native American tribe that runs a successful casino outside the Twin Cities is giving $1 million to each of four tribes in South Dakota.
A grant to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will fund economic development and community improvements, including funds for after school programs.
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe will use its grant to build a tribal grocery store in Mission.
A grant to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate will pay for two new community centers.
The Yankton Sioux Tribe will build a community center at Lake Andes.
The $4 million comes from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, which operates Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minn.
Posted in Local on Monday, December 29, 2008 11:00 pm | Tags: 12-30-08, Local News, State News, Regional News, Ap, Tribe, Grants, Economy, Grocery Store, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
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