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Ho-Chunk Nation considers development near Madison casino

Published April 5, 2015 7:31am CDT

Associated Press

MADISON (AP) — The Ho-Chunk Nation is looking into a development near its Madison casino that could include a sports complex, museum and entertainment venue.

The tribe is working with city officials, property owners and others to explore the potential for almost 48 acres next to Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison.

Mayor Paul Soglin tells the Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/1Cpxc3e ) the city's interested, but discussions are still at an early stage.

Missy Tracy is the municipal relations coordinator for Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison. She says it's too early to estimate a cost or timetable.

The leading ideas include a sports complex, cultural attraction or museum and entertainment venue. Tracy says the development could also include retail, lodging and ecotourism.