Black Bear Lodge Casino Duluth Mn

Updated: March 17, 2020 11:47 AM Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton and the Fond-du-Luth Casino in downtown Duluth will close Wednesday evening due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Black Bear Casino Remains Open

1. Black Bear Casino Resort combines the best of gaming, food & lodging just 20 minutes south of Duluth. The North Shore calls with biking trails, whitewater rafting and more! And you're just minutes from Canal Park, the second most-visited spot in Minnesota.
2. If seeing Moose is on your bucket list, you’re in the right place. Other wildlife surround us as well – black bear, fox, wolf, beaver, otter, loon, eagle, and more. Beautiful hiking trails are close by, as are lakes to suit all anglers.
3. The First American Hotel & Suites is located just off of I-35 (exit 235), 20 miles from Duluth in Carlton, MN. We are only a few blocks away from the Black Bear Casino Resort. Please call 218-384-3535 for rates. Property amenities include: free WIFI, family rooms, suites and free parking (room for trucks).
4. Enjoyed a nice stay at this casino. Even got in a round of Excellent golf!! Lots and Lots of slots with a little Black Jack. People were very friendly and security patrolled often through the lot and gave no trouble. Good location to see and do things in Duluth or a kick off point for going up the north shore. Good access to grocery and fuel.

WE ARE OPEN!

Please practice Covid safety measures, as we remain OPEN!
Let's all do our part to remain safe as we remain open. We are excited to see you, but some things have changed to remain open!

For the time being, our hours of operation are daily from 8 am – 2 am!
Black Bear Casino Resort is committed to providing our guests with the safest environment possible. The safety and security of our guests and employees is of utmost importance to us, always.

Know before you go!
We have installed premium efficiency air exchange filters and increased the air exchange rate for our property. As of July 15th, we became 100% smoke free. We are excited to see you but we ask if you are experiencing any symptoms (fever, chills, headache, cough, etc.) please stay home. We will be here and ready to greet you when you are feeling better.

Entering Black Bear Casino Resort

• The main lobby entrance, parking ramp entrance and east entrance are all open entrances.
• At all entry checkpoints, guests will be given a non-invasive temperature check. If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, you will be asked to return at a later time and encouraged to seek medical attention.
• All guests will be required to show their Players Club Card and swipe it at the kiosk, if you are not a member it is FREE to become a member and a Player’s Club membership is required to enter. You must accept the Covid statement on the kiosk.
• To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, we are asking everyone who is experiencing any symptoms to please stay home. We will be waiting for you when you are feeling better.

Personal Protective Equipment

• All guests and employees will be required to wear a face mask when in public areas. Guests will be allowed to remove their masks when in their hotel room.
• Please be respectful of other customers and employees and be sure to put up your face mask over your nose and mouth when you are done taking a drink or a bite of food.
• Guests may wear an additional face shield or goggles with the mandatory mask, if they choose. All face shields and/or goggles must be clear.
• We may ask you to briefly remove your mask for identification purposes. We will try our best to limit these requests. The refusal to remove the mask will be treated as a refusal or failure to provide identification.
• Employees are required to wear masks at all times who have contact with customers when they are in the building.
• Black Bear Casino Resort employees will be reminding guests to use their face masks and wash/sanitize their hands often.

Social Distancing

• Please stay 6 feet away from other groups or individuals.
• Please follow the social distancing markers that are placed on the floor.
• Employees will do their best to ensure proper social distancing from other employees and guests as much as possible.

Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures

• We clean and disinfect surfaces frequently.
• Hand Sanitizer dispensers are located throughout the gaming floor and at all workstations.
• Please let any staff member know if you would like your machine area sanitized.
• We assure you that our employees are practicing social distancing and cleaning protocols, even when you can’t see us!

What is Open?
At this time the following areas are currently open:

• Slot Machines
• Bingo opens December 18 - Details here
• Table Games open December 18 - Details here
• Beverage Stations (an employee will assist you)
• Cashier Station (please practice social distancing in any and all lines)
• Players Club (NEW self-help kiosks coming soon)
• Gift Shop (reduced hours to practice better social distancing with guests and employees)
• Hotel Tower - Hotel Reservations Link (new mobile check in and out available)
• Sage Deli - Details - for take out only.
• Seven Fires Steakhouse - Details- for take out only. (Call to order – 218-878-2377)
• Bar is open 8 am – 1:30 am daily.
  

What isn’t Open?
The following areas are closed until further notice:

• Original Hotel
• Valet Services
• Pool Complex
• Work Out Facility
• Pull Tabs
• Coffee Shop
• The Buffet at The Bear
• Arcade
• Golf Course & Driving Range
• Cobalt Nightclub

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: We are open daily from 8 am – 2 am.

Q: What are you doing to insure my safety when I come to gamble during the current pandemic?
A: We are continuously cleaning and sanitizing our building and equipment. We use a few Clorox 360 sanitizing machines on the regular. Our superb custodial staff and supportive employees are working extra hard to do their part to make your experience relaxing and enjoyable.

At this time, you can visit our online Player Portal customized just for you. There you will see your offers. If you have not signed up for a Player Portal Account, you can do so by visiting myplaceforrewards.com, all you need is your Players Club Card Number. If you choose not to sign up for a Player Portal Account, you can check your offers on the kiosks on property. We are still working on a solution for direct mail offers and will continue to update as new information is available.

Q: Is smoking allowed inside of Black Bear Casino Resort?
A: As of July 15, 2020, Black Bear Casino Resort made the decision to become a 100% smoke free property. We believe that this is the best practice to ensure the safety and security of our guests and employees. Guests will be able to smoke outside of the building.

Q: What happens to my tickets that were purchased for a cancelled or postponed event?
A: Please email blackbearcasino@fdlrez.com with your confirmation number, name of purchaser, and number of tickets purchased with any questions about cancelled or postponed events.

Q: Can I make a reservation?
A: You can make reservations through our website anytime due to high call volumes and limited staffing, we prefer reservations be made online at: Hotel Reservations Link. We now have a mobile check in and check out available to all guests. The Call Center is open daily from 7 am – 11 pm. If you have any questions please email blackbearhotel@fdlrez.com.

Q: What if I have other questions that are not answered here?
A: For any additional questions, please email blackbearcasino@fdlrez.com. We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

Gaming floor shut down

A 52-year-old man took his own life in one of Black Bear Casino’s restaurants on Monday.

It has been confirmed that the victim died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a handgun. A portion of the Minnesota casino’s gaming floor was shut down after the incident took in Seven Fires Steakhouse.

the victim died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a handgun

Officials investigated the gaming floor and areas nearby following the shooting. The shooting did not result in any other injuries.

Heavy police presence

By midafternoon on Monday, Black Bear Casino was subject to a heavy police presence. Police parked several vehicles at the main entrance of the casino while officials investigated the scene. Players who wanted to stay onsite and continue to gamble were escorted to an area of the gaming floor that remained open.

The casino is located on the Fond du Lac Reservation and operated by Fond du Lac Tribal Enterprises. Terry Savage, executive director of Fond du Lac Tribal Enterprises, stated that the death took place in a public area. Following the investigation, Savage said:

Our property is safe and secure.”

The incident took place just a short time after news revealed the murder of a 27-year-old woman and her 18-month-old son on the Fond du Lac Reservation. Police made an arrest in connection with the murders.

According to Savage, so far, there is no connection between the murders over the weekend and the incident that took place at the casino on Monday.

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Criminal activity at Black Bear

At the same time as the two unrelated incidents took place on the reservation, Black Bear Casino was in the news regarding the sentencing of a man involved in a major drug arrest from last year.

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Police arrested Lindquist in May of last year after someone tipped off police. The informant watched Lindquist selling meth at Black Bear Casino. Police found the suspect carrying 615 grams of the drug in a backpack at the casino. A judge sentenced the drug dealer to 17 years in federal prison for his crimes.