Other tribal nations in Wisconsin have decided to keep casinos open with precautions aimed at preventing infection among patrons and employees. But he said the Sokaogon Chippewa Community has been able to maintain all government operations and take care of furloughed workers and those that are unemployed. The extended closure of the casino has had a 'significant financial impact on the tribe,' said Godin. 'And we haven't been anywhere close to that for several months,' said Godin. When asked what metrics might be used to eventually reopen the Mole Lake Casino, Godin said the nation has looked to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations suggesting a 5 percent positive test rate or less to reopen businesses. 'So, we've elected to keep it shut down temporarily.' 'We don't feel, specifically at this time with the current spread, that it is actually even safe to open up our business in order to keep the community safe,' said Godin. Jake Godin is the public information officer for the Sokaogon Chippewa Community Incident Command System. 12 that it would keep its Mole Lake Casino closed 'for a little while longer.' That casino has been closed since March 20. The Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band announced Oct. WPR was unable to reach tribal officials for comment. Croix casinos in Hertel and Danbury remain open.

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