| Treasure Island Resort & Casino | |
|---|---|
| Location | Welch, MN 55089 |
| Address | 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Theme | Tropical |
| No. of rooms | 500 |
| Total gaming space | 200,000 Square Feet |
| Signature attractions | The Lagoon, Wave Spa, Spirit of the Water, Marina, RV Park, Island Event Center, Island Xtreme Bowl |
| Notable restaurants | Tado Steakhouse, Tradewinds Buffet, Currents Restaurant |
| Casino type | Privately Held |
| Renovated in | 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2015 |
| Coordinates | 44°37′56″N92°39′00″W / 44.63215°N 92.64992°WCoordinates: 44°37′56″N92°39′00″W / 44.63215°N 92.64992°W |
| Website | www.ticasino.com |
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Treasure Island Resort & Casino: 'Water Park' disappointment - See 419 traveller reviews, 65 candid photos, and great deals for Welch, MN, at Tripadvisor. Treasure Island Resort and Casino, MN. 916 likes 1 talking about this. Thousands of slots. Rows upon rows of blackjack tables. Mouth-watering food, top notch entertainment and luxurious. Indian Gaming Magazine March 2016 Treasure Island Resort & Casino recently unveiled their much anticipated water park addition at a ribbon cutting celebration. The water park, called The Lagoon, is 40,000 sq. Of fun and relaxation. It was a $19 million dollar project that began in May 2015.It is also the second largest.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is a tribal gaming facility owned and operated by the Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) in Welch, MN – Goodhue County.[1] It is the only casino resort in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River.[2] The casino's gaming options include slot machines; video roulette, blackjack and keno; live dealer blackjack, poker and other table games; and bingo.[3] Additional amenities to the property include a hotel, the Island Event Center, a marina, RV-park, a cruise yacht, a 24-lane bowling center, several restaurants;[4] and a water park and spa.[5] Employing nearly 1,500 people, Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the largest employer in Goodhue County.[6]
History[edit]
Treasure Island Resort & Casino began as a bingo hall in 1984 called Island Bingo.[6] This building started as a 30,000-square-foot space that seated 1,400 people.[6] Through its time of success it began to grow further into Treasure Island after Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.[6] This act required states to negotiate gaming compacts with the Tribe as a way to strengthen tribal governments and improve the quality of life on reservations.[6] This act contributed to much tribal success for the Prairie Island Indian Community. Shortly after 1989, Prairie Island Indian Community signed a compact with the State of Minnesota which allowed it to expand its gaming operation.[6] In 1991, the 30,000-square-foot building was expanded with a 25,000-square-foot addition that created room for additional games.[6] Not long after, in 1992, the casino was expanded by an additional 25,000 square feet.[6] Growth in the Prairie Island Indian Community was shown with the opening of a community center, health care facility as well as improvement to tribal water and sewer systems.[6] In 1993, a 78,000-square-foot expansion was added which created three new restaurants, valet parking, state-of-the-art kitchen, a gift shop, players club, ballroom and a new entertainment area.[6] In the following year, a 137-slip marina and 95-site RV park opened.[6] Growth continued as 9,854 square-foot addition for business offices was established in 1995.[6] In 1996, Treasure Island made a big step with a $20 million addition and redesign.[6] A strategic marketing shift changed the name to Treasure Island Resort & Casino with the addition of new theming and a 250-room hotel transformed Treasure Island into a destination resort.[6] The total square footage has 350,000 with 25,000 square feet designed for meeting space.[6] In 2001, an additional 200,000 feet were added to the casino, which included a new great entry, higher ceilings to improve air quality, additional games, 70,000-square-foot office space and 60,000-square-foot warehouse.[6] An expansion that was completed in fall 2008 included 230 new hotel rooms, 30,000-square-foot event center and a bowling center complete with an arcade area. In 2015, Tado Steakhouse was constructed, and the Tradewinds Buffet was remodeled[7] and the water park & spa construction began.[8] The Lagoon and Wave Spa opened February 9, 2016.[5]
Prairie Island Indian Community[edit]
In 1936, the Prairie Island Indian Community was recognized by the federal government and had established acreage as the reservation.[9] Prairie Island Indian Community has grown into a successful and flourishing Tribe with tremendous help from Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Because of the Regulatory Act of 1988, they have established Treasure Island Resort & Casino and through this have established several services.[6] The services on Prairie Island that didn't exist prior to gaming include educational programs and scholarships, social services, financial planning services, improved water and sewer systems, water treatment facility, health care facility, community center, Tribal government center, Tribal courtroom, Tribal police chief and exercise facilities.[9] Tribal gaming is an important vessel to all Indian communities. Tribal gaming is now among the top 14 employers in Minnesota.[6] In Goodhue County, gaming has helped create more than 1,600 new tax-paying jobs and is credited with dramatically reducing the number of residents on welfare by 67%.[6] As the largest employer in Goodhue County, Prairie Island provides for nearly $14 million in state and federal taxes annually.[6] Prairie Island Indian Community also owns Dakota Station (gas station and convenience store) and Mount Frontenac (golf course).[9] Indian gaming has also allowed Tribes, including the Prairie Island Indian Community, to resume the important Indian custom of sharing. Since 1994, the Community has donated nearly $17.5 million to many Indian and non-Indian causes.[9] Organizations that have benefited since gaming was established on Prairie Island include: March of Dimes, Spare Key, American Diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics, veterans organizations, Toys for Tots, Salvation Army, area hospitals and schools, United Way, environmental and wildlife preservation groups and many others.[9]
References[edit]
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino « Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce'. www.maicc.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino - Visit Saint Paul'. www.visitsaintpaul.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort and Casino'. www.bloomingtonmn.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino : Explore Minnesota'. www.exploreminnesota.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ ab'Treasure Island opens The Lagoon and Wave Spa | Treasure Island Casino MN'. www.ticasino.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ abcdefghijklmnopqrst'Prairie Island Indian Community - Tribal Gaming History'.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino and Knutson Construction celebrate the grand re-opening of the Tradewinds Buffet - Construction Partnership, Inc'. Construction Partnership, Inc. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island announces $19 million expansion'. PostBulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ abcde'Prairie Island Indian Community'.
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Red Wing, MN — (February 9, 2016) Treasure Island Resort & Casino unveiled The Lagoon and Wave Spa Water park, spa and fitness center today with much anticipation. The water park, called The Lagoon, is 40,000 square feet of fun and relaxation. It was a $19 million dollar project that began in May 2015. It is also the second largest of its kind among the 18 Native American Casinos in Minnesota.
The Lagoon features a 320â?? long lazy river with rapids, a water fall and an island in the middle of the pool that has benches and lounge chairs. There is 119,000 gallons of water between all four pools and a state-of-the-art eco green filtration system that utilizes natural Sphagnum Moss as a pre-filter water conditioner that is much healthier for swimmers.
The two body slides loop around and are 276â?? in length and a zero depth plunge pool that is 80â?? long with water features and a toucan slide for kids.
There is an adult only pool and two hot tubs, one inside and one outside. The Barefoot Bar is the only swim up bar in Minnesota with tables and seats in the pool.
There is 14,000â?? of outdoor terrace space with three outdoor areas that can be rented for private parties or events. When the weather is nice, there are two 12â?? retractable glass panels that can be opened up during the warmer summer months. Custom fire pits on the terrace add to the outdoor experience.
â??The Lagoon water park and Wave Spa are key elements in the continued growth of Treasure Island. These new amenities will truly round out the resort aspect of what we offer our guests and will position us to be the favorite Midwest vacation destination,â?� said Shelley Buck, Tribal Council President.
The upscale Wave Spa is a full service salon and spa that offers hair services, manicures/pedicures, facials, waxing, make-up and nail services. Guests can choose from a variety of massages and spa packages will be offered as half or full day experiences.|
The relaxation room has a wall fire feature, lounge chairs and can accommodate up to 12 people. Catering is available for special spa events.
The fitness center has the latest technology in bikes, elliptical and treadmill equipment.
Treasure Island Casino Minnesota Website
â??This is the third major project we have completed in the past year,â?� said Eddie Lynn, General Manager of Treasure Island. â??Last February we opened Tado Steakhouse and we renovated and totally transformed Tradewinds Buffet during the summer. The Lagoon water park and Wave Spa will offer a whole new level of fun and entertainment at Treasure Island, giving our guests even more reasons to visit.â?�
Shelley Buck noted the economic impact this project had in the region. â??We have hired more than 30 new team members, with payroll and benefit value of over $500,000 annually. Treasure Island now employs more than 1,500 people. There was also more than 80 new construction jobs created during this project. It is important to our Tribe and Treasure Island to be a destination of choice in Southern Minnesota, bringing in more visitors and tourists to the area. This benefits all of the neighboring businesses in the area.â?�
RSP Architects in Minneapolis provided architectural design services. Their creative innovation resulted in an amazing tropical water park and spa. Knutson Construction was the design-builder on the water park and spa. RSP Architects and Knutson have been the partners of choice on several other major projects at Treasure Island including the addition in 2008 of the Island Event Center and second hotel tower, bowling center, Tado Steakhouse, Tradewinds Buffet renovation and Parlay Lounge. Other key partners include Global Enterprises, Harty Mechanical, Hunt Electric, Winona Heating and Ventilating and USAquatics.
The Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Mount Frontenac golf course and the Dakota Station. For more information visit www.prairieisland.org.
References[edit]
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino « Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce'. www.maicc.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino - Visit Saint Paul'. www.visitsaintpaul.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort and Casino'. www.bloomingtonmn.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino : Explore Minnesota'. www.exploreminnesota.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ ab'Treasure Island opens The Lagoon and Wave Spa | Treasure Island Casino MN'. www.ticasino.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ abcdefghijklmnopqrst'Prairie Island Indian Community - Tribal Gaming History'.
- ^'Treasure Island Resort & Casino and Knutson Construction celebrate the grand re-opening of the Tradewinds Buffet - Construction Partnership, Inc'. Construction Partnership, Inc. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^'Treasure Island announces $19 million expansion'. PostBulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ abcde'Prairie Island Indian Community'.
External links[edit]
Red Wing, MN — (February 9, 2016) Treasure Island Resort & Casino unveiled The Lagoon and Wave Spa Water park, spa and fitness center today with much anticipation. The water park, called The Lagoon, is 40,000 square feet of fun and relaxation. It was a $19 million dollar project that began in May 2015. It is also the second largest of its kind among the 18 Native American Casinos in Minnesota.
The Lagoon features a 320â?? long lazy river with rapids, a water fall and an island in the middle of the pool that has benches and lounge chairs. There is 119,000 gallons of water between all four pools and a state-of-the-art eco green filtration system that utilizes natural Sphagnum Moss as a pre-filter water conditioner that is much healthier for swimmers.
The two body slides loop around and are 276â?? in length and a zero depth plunge pool that is 80â?? long with water features and a toucan slide for kids.
There is an adult only pool and two hot tubs, one inside and one outside. The Barefoot Bar is the only swim up bar in Minnesota with tables and seats in the pool.
There is 14,000â?? of outdoor terrace space with three outdoor areas that can be rented for private parties or events. When the weather is nice, there are two 12â?? retractable glass panels that can be opened up during the warmer summer months. Custom fire pits on the terrace add to the outdoor experience.
â??The Lagoon water park and Wave Spa are key elements in the continued growth of Treasure Island. These new amenities will truly round out the resort aspect of what we offer our guests and will position us to be the favorite Midwest vacation destination,â?� said Shelley Buck, Tribal Council President.
The upscale Wave Spa is a full service salon and spa that offers hair services, manicures/pedicures, facials, waxing, make-up and nail services. Guests can choose from a variety of massages and spa packages will be offered as half or full day experiences.|
The relaxation room has a wall fire feature, lounge chairs and can accommodate up to 12 people. Catering is available for special spa events.
The fitness center has the latest technology in bikes, elliptical and treadmill equipment.
Treasure Island Casino Minnesota Website
â??This is the third major project we have completed in the past year,â?� said Eddie Lynn, General Manager of Treasure Island. â??Last February we opened Tado Steakhouse and we renovated and totally transformed Tradewinds Buffet during the summer. The Lagoon water park and Wave Spa will offer a whole new level of fun and entertainment at Treasure Island, giving our guests even more reasons to visit.â?�
Shelley Buck noted the economic impact this project had in the region. â??We have hired more than 30 new team members, with payroll and benefit value of over $500,000 annually. Treasure Island now employs more than 1,500 people. There was also more than 80 new construction jobs created during this project. It is important to our Tribe and Treasure Island to be a destination of choice in Southern Minnesota, bringing in more visitors and tourists to the area. This benefits all of the neighboring businesses in the area.â?�
RSP Architects in Minneapolis provided architectural design services. Their creative innovation resulted in an amazing tropical water park and spa. Knutson Construction was the design-builder on the water park and spa. RSP Architects and Knutson have been the partners of choice on several other major projects at Treasure Island including the addition in 2008 of the Island Event Center and second hotel tower, bowling center, Tado Steakhouse, Tradewinds Buffet renovation and Parlay Lounge. Other key partners include Global Enterprises, Harty Mechanical, Hunt Electric, Winona Heating and Ventilating and USAquatics.
The Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Mount Frontenac golf course and the Dakota Station. For more information visit www.prairieisland.org.
Treasure Island Casino Minnesota Water Park
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the only casino resort in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River.
Treasure Island Casino Minnesota Water Park
Treasure Island offers guests some of the best gaming, accommodations, food service and nationally known entertainment in the casino industry. Treasure Islandâ??s Caribbean themed facility features over 2,200 slots, 46 table games, an 8-table poker room and a 500-seat high stakes bingo hall. Casino guests can relax in Treasure Islandâ??s luxurious 493-room hotel and take in a show in the 3,000-seat Island Event and Convention Center. Additional guest amenities include a 137-slip marina, 95-site RV-park, a 100-passenger cruise yacht and Island Xtreme Bowl, a 24 lane bowling center, arcade and lounge. Visit www.ticasino.com.
