4 Bears Casino & Lodge announced [Tuesday] it will begin a major renovation, planning to add a 7-story hotel tower.
The Casino located on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea between Minot and Williston in New Town, N.D. got its start as a motor lodge in the 1970s with only 40 rooms. In 1993 the Casino was added followed by various expansions and improvements over the years, including restaurants, an event center, marina, RV park, water park, convenience store/car wash/liquor store and River Willow gaming boat.
The overall $95 million project plans to start with the demolition of the existing 2-story hotel, and start new construction of 108,000 square feet with 20,200 square feet of renovation for the new 7-story hotel.
