What was life like in the twentieth century for the Shakopee Mdewakanton before Indian gaming?
Life was difficult, with few jobs and limited prospects. Before Indian Gaming came to Minnesota, the roads leading to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community were dirt or gravel. There were few houses, and few resources for Community members. Health and dental care were insufficient as were educational and housing opportunities. Jobs were scarce, and SMSC members faced economic hardship.
