Funeral Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN

Facts about the city

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

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.

Detroit Lakes Obituaries

It was revealed by The Rio Grande Sun on November 19th, 2020 that Penelope miss Gregory passed on in Taos, New Mexico.  Gregory was 75 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Penelope miss's life.

It was noted by Finnish American Reporter on November 1st, 2020 that Elmer Rev Yliniemi perished in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  Yliniemi was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elmer Rev's life.

It was reported by The Mail Tribune on July 5th, 2020 that Lawrence "Larry" Youmans died in Oregon.  Youmans was 98 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lawrence "Larry"'s life.

It was revealed on December 11th, 2019 that Lorna M Selby (Moore) passed away in Belmont, Massachusetts.  Ms. Selby was 84 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lorna M's life.

It was noted on December 4th, 2019 that Lowell D Moser passed away in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  Moser was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lowell D's life.

It was revealed by Auburn Reporter on November 14th, 2018 that Donald Edward Hanson passed on in Kent, Washington.  Hanson was 96 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald Edward's life.

It was noted on October 7th, 2018 that Jeanette Pipe (Green) perished in Capitola, California.  Ms. Pipe was 76 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeanette's life.

It was noted by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on July 8th, 2018 that Beth M Moe (Katzenberger) passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Ms. Moe was 90 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Beth M's life.

It was noted by The News Tribune on February 11th, 2018 that Timothy C "Little Cutie" Clark passed away in Tacoma, Washington.  Clark was 62 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Timothy C "Little Cutie"'s life.

It was reported by San Diego Union-Tribune on August 27th, 2017 that Jeanne Marie Welch (McDonald) passed on in Vista, California.  Ms. Welch was 90 years old and was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jeanne Marie's life.

History

The city grew quickly with the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The first county courthouse was built in Detroit Lakes that year also. From 1990 to 2000, the city experienced approximately 11% population growth.

The city of Detroit Lakes was founded by Colonel George Johnston in 1871. Detroit won the election by a ninety percent majority. In 1877, an election finally decided that Detroit Lakes, then known as Detroit, was to become the county seat.

The official website for the city of Detroit Lakes is http://www.ci.detroit-lakes.mn.us.