The original 4 Bears Motor Lodge began in the ’70s with 40 rooms.
The firm has worked with 29 tribes to complete 115 casino projects, including six in North Dakota. “We are excited to begin this significant expansion that will enlarge and enhance 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, as well as bring more business and tourism to this beautiful area,” said George Trujillo, senior project manager for Kraus-Anderson Construction. The infrastructure reinvestment is also necessary to compete with the expansive, off-reservation gaming authorized by the state over the past three years.” “The MHA (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) Nation supports this hotel development as a means to protect nearly 200 full-time jobs. “The 4 Bears Casino is an integral part of our regional economy,” said Mark Fox, chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes. The project also upgrades the property’s entrance lobby and first-floor kitchen, and dedicated glass-backed elevator to the seventh-floor suite. The addition also will include a new Sakakawea Spa with couples’ massage, a gift shop, fitness room and a hair, nail and pedi salon.