Detroit Lakes City Council approves utility rate increase, discusses proposed transmission line

Detroit Lakes City Council approves utility rate increase, discusses proposed transmission line

DETROIT LAKES — Detroit Lakes residents will see higher utility bills next year after the City Council approved new electric, water and sewer rates during a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Public Utilities General Manager Vernell Roberts said the rate adjustments are necessary to keep up with rising costs and to fund improvements to the city’s utility systems. The average resident can expect to pay about $9.73 more per month — …