Detroit Lakes Public Utilities

08/31/2026

Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing September 14-17, 2026.

08/17/2026

UPDATE - ALL POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED. Thank you linemen for the quick response!

All of our crews are out working to restore power. Unfortunately our phones are down. We will keep you posted as soon as we receive updates from our line crews.

08/11/2026

An easy one to support! Great job!

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our very own Vernell Roberts on this prestigious award!

08/03/2026

And what an amazing fireworks show it was! DLPU is proud to give back to the community by sponsoring events that matter to our customers!

The annual 4th of July fireworks is a Detroit Lakes tradition made possible by the generosity of our community. We would like to take a moment to give a heartfelt thank you to the businesses and organizations that contributed to this year’s display and helped create a memorable celebration for residents and visitors alike.

07/31/2026

The City is Hiring!

🚨 NOW HIRING: Sports Arena Maintenance Worker! 🏒🏀⛸️

Looking for a hands-on job where no two days are the same? Join our team and help keep our sports arena clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy year-round!

As a Sports Arena Maintenance Worker, you'll assist with:
🏒 Ice maintenance and resurfacing
🧹 Facility cleaning and upkeep
🔧 General building and equipment maintenance
🎉 Event setup and takedown
❄️ Snow removal and seasonal outdoor maintenance

We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Whether it's preparing the rink for a hockey game or setting up for a community event, you'll play an important role in creating a great experience for our visitors.

📍 Apply today and become part of a team that takes pride in serving our community!

👉 Visit our employment page for the full job description and application information.

www.cityofdetroitlakes.com/employment

07/29/2026

Did you know your business could be saving money through our Proactive Maintenance Programs?

Lakeshirts recently completed its annual compressed air leak survey through Detroit Lakes Public Utilities and Missouri River Energy Services, identifying more than 125,000 kWh in annual energy savings. That's money back in their pocket—and they also earned a rebate for repairing the leaks!

Ready to see how much your business could save? Learn more at the link below. ⬇️
https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/rebates

07/28/2026

Holy Rosary has been doing their lighting upgrades in segments throughout the year, and we have been there every step of the way to provide assistance and rebates. Make sure to let us know if you have any projects coming!

07/24/2026

With this continued weather we are asking for your help.

07/16/2026

We have moved down to an energy alert 1, with the grid stable. We still ask that you be mindful of your energy use as this heat wave continues tomorrow. Thank you!