Minnesota State Community and Technical College Plans Detroit Lakes Campus Closure
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus in 2028 due to aging infrastructure and declining enrollment. While the proposal awaits approval, other M State campuses and online programs will continue to operate,…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 7, 2026 —
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has announced plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus. The proposed closure is scheduled for 2028, with the institution citing aging infrastructure and declining enrollment as the primary factors influencing this decision.
The proposal to close the Detroit Lakes campus is currently awaiting approval. M State has stated that should the proposal be approved, operations at other M State campuses will continue without interruption. Additionally, the college’s online program offerings will remain available to students.
In anticipation of the potential closure, efforts are reportedly underway to address the impact on students and the community. These initiatives include plans for relocating certain academic programs to other M State locations. Furthermore, the college is exploring options to retain nursing education programs within the Detroit Lakes area, although specific details on this effort were not provided.
The college has not provided further details regarding the timeline for the approval process or specific plans for program relocation and the potential retention of nursing education.
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