Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns

Grand Forks City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Proposed Turtle Mountain Casino

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has formally opposed Senate Bill 2376, which would authorize a new casino permit in Grand Forks County, citing economic concerns and lack of tribal consultation in the legislative process. The opposition was submitted in a letter from Spirit Lake Tribe Chairwoman Lonna Street, who emphasized that while… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns

Prosecution Opposes Motion to Suppress Murder Suspect’s Statement

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The prosecution has filed a memorandum opposing the defense’s motion to suppress a statement made by Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, a Thief River Falls man, while in custody during a murder investigation. The state argued that Benitez-Estremera knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his Miranda rights. Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last… Continue reading Prosecution Opposes Motion to Suppress Murder Suspect’s Statement