Members of the Detroit Lakes City Council unanimously approved the city's public utility rates for 2023 during their most recent meeting on Nov. 7. An average resident will see their water bill increase about 6.5% and their electric bill rise 3% for 2023, which totals about a $3.53 increase in their monthly utility expenses.
Members of the Detroit Lakes City Council approved the construction bid for the $7.7 million city hall remodel project during a special meeting of the council on Oct. 28. The winning bid was submitted by Bristlin Construction of Detroit Lakes and the new city hall is expected to open in spring 2024.