Category Archives: Construction
MnDOT Wrapping Up Two-Year Reconstruction in Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids, MN - The complete streets reconstruction project on Highway 59 and Highway 108 in Pelican Rapids is wrapping up. All lanes, entrances and sidewalks are now open, but drivers should wat...
Nov 14, 2025 Aerial view of the new alignment at County Road 9 and Highway 59. (MnDOT)
Lane closures, shoulder closures for signal installation on Highway 10 in Dilworth starts today
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.-Beginning today, Monday, Oct. 27, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will install an interim traffic signal on Highway 10 in Dilworth at the frontage road, east of 34th St...
Oct 27, 2025 Jo Naylor / CC
DEED Awards Funding to Support Projects in Elizabeth and Barnesville
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced more than $20.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants across Greater Minnesota - including majo...
Oct 16, 2025
Washington Avenue Closure Scheduled Wednesday in Detroit Lakes
A portion of Washington Avenue in downtown Detroit Lakes will be temporarily closed this Wednesday, October 15th. City officials say Washington Avenue, from Holmes Street to Front Street, will be clos...
Oct 14, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 05, 2025