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Canterbury Income Up Despite Turmoil in 2011

Canterbury Income Up Despite Turmoil in 2011

Canterbury Park Holding Corp., despite temporary shutdown of operations last summer at Canterbury Park, reported positive financial figures for 2011 and the fourth quarter of last year.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Racetrack Gaming Bill Fails in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate State Government Committee March 19 voted 8-5 against a measure that would have authorized casino-style gambling, including slot machines, at Canterbury Park and Running Aces Harness Park.

 Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Canterbury Park Will Stay the Course in 2012

Despite taking a financial hit because of a state-imposed shutdown during its live race meet this summer, Canterbury Park will stay the course with its regular schedule in 2012.

 Thursday, December 01, 2011

Canterbury Still on Hold Pending Budget Deal

Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders in the Minnesota legislature are working toward a budget deal, but until it's finalized a government shutdown will continue and two racetracks will remain closed.

 Friday, July 15, 2011
Budget Impasse Threatens Canterbury Park Meet

Budget Impasse Threatens Canterbury Park Meet

A budget impasse in Minnesota could force Canterbury Park to suspend operations July 1 should there be a government shutdown, track officials said.

 Saturday, June 18, 2011
Optimistic Canterbury Reports Stable Earnings

Optimistic Canterbury Reports Stable Earnings

Though legislation to authorize electronic gaming continues to stall in Minnesota, Canterbury Park officials remain optimistic in the wake of a fairly stable second-quarter earnings report.

 Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Canterbury Racino Plan Clears Another Hurdle

Plans for a racino at Canterbury Park continued to progress through the Minnesota legislature when the House Committee on Regulated Industries approved a bill March 29 and sent it to the House Committee on Taxes.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Canterbury Park Unveils Racino Proposal

Canterbury Park has unveiled a legislative proposal to support a $120-million racino development at its 380-acre site in Shakopee, Minn.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Canterbury: Net Income Down, But Revenue Up

Canterbury Park Holding Co. reported a decrease in net income for the first three months of 2003 compared with the same period in 2002, but an increase in revenue for the three-month period.

 Thursday, May 15, 2003