 While each lake, band members have approved a referendum for a new palace, casino and hotel in Cass Lake. The vote took place on May 16th, and about 78 percent of the voters were in favor of the replacement project. The new palace casino will be located along the Highway 2 frontage road in Cass Lake. Once finished, tribal officials say the new casino is expected to bring in 100 to 200 new jobs. Work on the new structures expected to begin in early 2018 and be completed in 2019. In March, the Leech Lake Tribal Council voted to turn over the decision-making power on the proposal to the tribal citizenship. A similar measure was passed in 2000, which led to the construction of the Northern Lights Casino near Walker, Minnesota. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.