The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes is under new ownership and was purchased by a long-time realtor with the company in April 2021. Chris Nord, the company's new owner said he hopes to expand the multi-media reach with his listings by implementing 3D-tours and aerial drone footage for future listings. Also, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development revised its latest state employment report for September which showed Minnesota reached 3.5% unemployment, the same percentage as March 2020 before the pandemic forced stay-at-home orders and health mitigation measures.