Four Years of Progress - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Four Years of Progress - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Four Years of Progress - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
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2000 2001 2002 2003<br />
Dear SMSC <strong>Community</strong> Members,<br />
<strong>Shakopee</strong> <strong>Mdewakanton</strong><br />
<strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
2330 SIOUX TRAIL NW · PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA<br />
TRIBAL OFFICE: 952-445-8900 · FAX: 952-445-8906<br />
During the last four years, the SMSC has experienced continued growth and development in<br />
all areas. We should all be very proud <strong>of</strong> the many achievements we as a <strong>Community</strong> have made<br />
in this four-year period <strong>of</strong> time. Since 2000, our tribal economy has shown great strength as our<br />
tribal enterprises as a whole continue to earn significant tribal revenues.<br />
With the LSI Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, the <strong>Community</strong> oversaw additions and improvements to our<br />
gaming facilities such as the remodel at the Little Six Casino Restaurant, the new parking garages<br />
at Mystic Lake, and the rerouting <strong>of</strong> the parking lots. We also saw significant development <strong>of</strong> our<br />
non-gaming enterprises, with the purchase <strong>of</strong> Lone Pine Golf Course and the Mystic Lake Store at<br />
the Mall <strong>of</strong> America. The new <strong>Mdewakanton</strong> Fire Department provides an invaluable service not<br />
only to our <strong>Community</strong>, but to the surrounding communities as well. And, housing developments<br />
have been added to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our members.<br />
Since our federal recognition in 1969, the SMSC has worked diligently to achieve a significant<br />
level <strong>of</strong> self-sufficiency. The SMSC utilizes its financial resources from gaming and non-gaming<br />
enterprises to first and foremost meet our responsibilities to the tribal membership. All internal<br />
infrastructure, including, but not limited to, roads, water, sewer systems, and essential services to<br />
individuals related to education, health, and welfare are met by tribal resources. The Tribe also<br />
makes contributions to city and county governments to cover the cost <strong>of</strong> services provided by<br />
those local jurisdictions to the Tribe.<br />
This strong tribal economy has enabled us to better provide <strong>Community</strong> members with the<br />
best governmental services available. With the successes <strong>of</strong> the SMSC over the last four years,<br />
we have strengthened our tribal sovereignty and protected our Dakota culture. Our <strong>Community</strong>,<br />
through its Business Council and with the support and confidence <strong>of</strong> the General Council, has<br />
built on the foundation that was laid by our predecessors. Our children, grandchildren, and,<br />
indeed, seven generations to come will have a bright and healthy future.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Stanley R. Crooks Glynn A. Crooks Lori K. Beaulieu<br />
Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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