Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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| Coordinates: 46°48′48″N 95°50′41″W / 46.81333°N 95.84472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.37 sq mi (44.98 km2) |
| • Land | 11.75 sq mi (30.43 km2) |
| • Water | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,869 |
| • Density | 840.13/sq mi (324.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 56501, 56502 |
| FIPS code | 27-15832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642777[3] |
| Website | cityofdetroitlakes.com |
Detroit Lakes is a city and the county seat of Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The city's economy is based on tourism and agriculture. It attracts tourists in both summer and winter.
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Media
Carnegie Library, the Detroit Lakes Public Library was built in 1913 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Detroit Lakes Amtrak Depot in winter
Main entrance to the Historic Holmes Theatre in winter
Sources
- ↑ 2020 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ QuickFacts: Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (October 25, 2007)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
Other websites
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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