GRA Update

Shannon Thomas was sworn in as a Gaming Regulatory Authority board member on October 5, 2022. Shannon has previously served on the board from August 2008 to July 2014 and from November 2016 to July 2020. At the October 6 board meeting, he was voted as the Vice Chairperson based on his prior experience.

Shannon also works full-time for the Mille Lacs Band maintenance department for the last 15 years or so. He has five children and five grandchildren, and lives in Sandstone.

All vacancies have been filled and we have a full board. Members include: Chairperson Susan Klapel, Vice Chairperson Shannon Thomas, Secretary Michael Davis, Crystal Weckert, and Jim Kalk.

The Mille Lacs Band Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) is an independent regulatory agency of tribal government established to separate the government’s regulatory function from the management function of the Gaming Enterprises. More information and contact numbers can be found at http://www.millelacsband.com/government/gaming-regulatory-authority. You can also LIKE us on Facebook at Mille Lacs Band GRA. GRA Board meetings are open to the public. Due to COVID-19, meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom.