Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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.
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| Location of Detroit Lakes within Becker County in the state of Minnesota | |
| 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, Minnesota Media
- Carnegie Library, the Detroit Lakes Public Library was built in 1913 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.jpg
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.jpg
Historic Detroit Lakes Amtrak Depot in winter
- Main entrance to the Historic Holmes Theater in winter.jpg
Main entrance to the Historic Holmes Theatre in winter
Sources
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United 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". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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