Category Archives: Construction

Detroit Lakes to See Temporary Street Closures August 13-14
DETROIT LAKES - Two separate street closures are scheduled in Detroit Lakes next week to accommodate community events and utility work. On Wednesday, August 13, West Lake Drive from Rossman Avenue to ...
Dave Bishop Aug 12, 2025

MnDOT to Host Public Open House for Future Hwy 10 Resurfacing Project in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Detroit Lakes, invite the public to an open house on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to learn ...
Dave Bishop Aug 01, 2025

Roosevelt Ave Down to 1 Lane Traffic Starting at Noon - Aug 1st
Detroit Lakes drivers will encounter 1 lane traffic from 12:00-5:00pm on August 1st on Roosevelt Ave, from Parkview St to James Ave. Feldt Plumbing is working to repair a storm drain. Please use cauti...
Dave Bishop Aug 01, 2025

MnDOT, State Patrol Reminds WE Fest Attendees of Parking Restrictions and Area Road Construction
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol, wants to remind WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 prior t...
Dave Bishop Jul 24, 2025 Chase Rice performs during WE Fest 2023 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes on Aug. 3, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)

More Street Closures on Monday
On Monday, June 9, Forest Street from Rossman Avenue to Minnesota Avenue will be closed (the intersection will be open) to facilitate street and utility reconstruction. No detour will be posted, and m...
Dave Bishop Jun 08, 2025

Some West Downtown Streets Closed Monday and Tuesday
Some West Downtown Streets Closed Monday and Tuesday Next Monday and Tuesday some streets in the west downtown area of Detroit Lakes will be closed temporarily for the final paving is completed. Jon P...
Dave Bishop Jun 05, 2025

Detroit Lakes Intersection Closure at Summit Ave & Forest St starting Tuesday May 27
Driver in Detroit Lakes will encounter a closure at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Forest Street, starting on Tuesday, May 27th. Minnesota Energy will be working at the intersection of Summit A...
Dave Bishop May 23, 2025 Image from City of Detroit Lakes Facebook

Otter Tail County Housing Summit Activates Partners
Otter Tail County, MN - Otter Tail County hosted a countywide Housing Summit on Wednesday, May 14th. The summit brought nearly 100 housing partners together at Thumper Pond Resort to learn about housi...
Dave Bishop May 20, 2025

Road construction to start May 2 in Pelican Rapids
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.- Starting Friday, May 2, weather permitting, road construction will resume in Pelican Rapids, and Highway 59 will reduce to one lane of traffic, according to the Minnesota Departm...
Dave Bishop Apr 25, 2025

Minnesota Tops National Ranking for Best Roads in the U.S
Consumer Affairs has revealed that Minnesota boasts the finest roads in the United States, according to their recent study. The state clinched the top spot due to its impressive track record, includin...
Paul Torres Mar 15, 2024