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TREASURE ISLAND RESORT AND CASINO: EVOLUTION OF AN ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION How Treasure Island Resort and Casino continues to be a fun destination for all ages. By Maura Keller
D otting the American landscape are gaming resorts aplenty. Ranging from smaller, more intimate venues to larger attractions offering something for everyone, today’s gaming resorts are considered one-stop entertainment venues that keep visitors coming back for more. And nothing could be more true when describing Minnesota’s own Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, MN. What began as a bingo hall in 1984, has grown into the casino resort complex you see today. So, what does Treasure Island attribute to
Treasure Island has positioned itself as one of the top entertainment venues in the nation with their venue seating around 16,000 people.
Heavner says. “Ultimately, we are fulfilling our vision statement to be a source of pride for the Prairie Island Indian Community, our guests, our team members and our surrounding communities. I believe we have come a long way in fulfilling that vision. What successes are we most proud of? From a property standpoint, I am proud of the projects our team has accomplished to transform Treasure Island into a full-scale resort and casino.” Treasure Island strives for continuous improvement to provide guests new and innovative experiences at the resort. Recent projects that have been completed in the last few years include the new Tado Steakhouse, the Lagoon waterpark, an outdoor amphitheater and the most recent hotel
its success? As general manager of Treasure Island, Mike Heavner explains, the impact of the region has been significant; starting with providing economic prosperity to the Prairie Island Indian Community. As a result, Treasure Island is one of the largest employers in Goodhue County, and the resort supports many local businesses. “Our biggest success has been transforming Treasure Island to be the full-scale resort and casino it is today. We offer a variety of entertainment and experiences that appeal to people of all ages and interests – there is something to enjoy for everyone, whether you want to gamble, take in a show with friends, have a date night with a significant other or simply get away for a weekend with your family,”
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February 2022
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