Chippewa Downs News Today

The North Dakota Racing Commission distributed funds to the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo and Chippewa Downs in Belcourt

The North Dakota Racing Commission on Thursday, Nov. 16, granted the North Dakota Horse Park's request to hold eight racing days over four weekends between July 12 and Aug. 4.

MGM Northfield Park management has announced that Kenny Livengood will serve as the track’s next announcer, beginning Saturday, June 3.

On Feb. 16, the National Indian Gaming Commission issued a violation notice after an investigation found multiple violations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Commission regulations.

The horse park in Fargo will operate races over the course of three weekends in July of 2023.

The North Dakota Racing Commission is accepting applications for the positions of executive director and safety steward.

Fargo and Belcourt tracks considered switching dates in 2023, but the idea was nixed for now.

Chippewa Downs and the North Dakota Horse Park will consider swapping season months after officials from both parks agreed the timing would be better for them.

After a string of victories with her thoroughbreds, Debi Hanson, 69, of Crosby, is racing horses again on the final weekend of racing at the North Dakota Horse Park. She was recently given a special handmade buckle for her accomplishments.

The economics of owning a racehorse can run high, small tracks such as North Dakota's Chippewa Downs and the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo can offer newcomers a place to start, whether it's for those who have grown up in the industry or those who have always had the dream of being a part of the unique world.