Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN

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Facts about Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes is also known as: Becker County / Detroit Lakes city.

And some of the notable people born here have been: Dave Reichert (politician and sheriff), and Jeff Johnson (politician).

And featured attractions of Detroit Lakes: Detroit Lakes, Soo Pass Ranch, and Zorbaz Detroit Lakes.

Detroit Lakes is represented by Mayor Matt Brenk.

Detroit Lakes is a city in the State of Minnesota and the county seat of Becker County. The population was 8,569 at the 2010 census. Its unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsummer, due to seasonal residents and tourists.U.S. Highways 10 and 59, and Minnesota State Highway 34 serve as the primary routes through the city. Detroit Lakes is located 45 miles east of the Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN statistical metropolitan area. The nearest major metropolitan area with a population over 300,000 is Minneapolis-Saint Paul, which is approximately 205 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes.Detroit Lakes is a regional summer and winter recreation destination, attracting large amounts of tourists and seasonal residents each year. Its economy is fueled by seasonal population increases, with tourism being the area's chief industry along with agriculture.

Population shifts in Detroit Lakes