Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is the county seat of Becker County. It is served by US Highways 10 and 59, as well as Minnesota Highway 34. Detroit Lakes is about forty-five miles east of Fargo, North Dakota, the nearest metropolitan region. Nearby communities include Butler, Callaway, Cormorant, Dunvilla, Evergreen, Frazee, Lake Park, Luce, Perham, Richwood, Rochert, Rollag, Shoreham, Tansem, Vergas, and Westbury. Originally known as Detroit, the community was founded by Colonel George Johnston in 1871, and was concentrated north of the railroad tracks, extending south to Detroit Lake. The community grew quickly as a station along the Northern Pacific Railroad, and it was designated the seat of government for the county in 1877, and incorporated in 1881. By 1884, there were several businesses, a couple of hotels, a bank, newspaper, and an opera house. As a result of postal mixups between Detroit, Minnesota and Detroit, Michigan, the city’s name was changed to Detroit Lakes in 1926. Today, the community is heavily dependent on outdoor recreation and tourism, its population almost doubling in the summer months, and its economy is enriched by seasonal population increases, with tourism being its primary industry, although agriculture is still important. Other than a slight decrease in the 1960s and in the 1990s. the city’s population has increased each census period.
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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is located about forty minutes east of the Fargo-Moorhead region. The official city web site offers a profile of the city, a calendar of events, employee directory, and a guide to municipal utilities, its public works department, elected officials, boards and commissions.
http://cityweb.lakesnet.net/
Located two miles west of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the airport is owned by the city of Detroit Lakes and Becker County. Its location, runway information, an overview of airport services, and airport operations are outlined, including aircraft maintenance and its inspection services.
http://www.detroitlakesaviation.com/
Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
The Chamber is a membership organization made up of business owners and other interested people in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota region. Its site offers a guide to the community, including a history of the city, and area churches, schools, health care facilities, businesses, attractions and events.
https://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/
Headquartered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the PK-12th grade public school district operates the Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center, Detroit Lakes High School, Detroit Lakes Middle School, Lincoln Education Center, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Rossman Elementary School, each of which is highlighted here, with school policies, schedules and contacts.
http://www.dlschools.net/
The guide to the Detroit Lakes regions includes the city of Detroit Lakes and the nearby communities of Vergas and Callaway. Area schools, churches, dining facilities, lodging accommodations, businesses, services, attractions, and events are highlighted, along with links to area newspapers.
http://www.detroitlakes.com/
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
The DMRA is a non-profit organization set up to promote recreation and educational programs on Detroit Mountain, in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota region. A map to the mountain is posted, along with area lodging, trail maps, snow tubing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and other activities.
http://detroitmountain.com/
Specializing in the sale of new Chevrolet and Cadillac cars and trucks, the auto dealership is located on US Highway 10 East in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Its inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles are featured, and may be searched through a number of variables. Directions, hours, and finance options are included.
http://www.neresonautomotive.com/
