CareerForce in Detroit Lakes Address 803 Roosevelt Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Phone: Main 218-846-7377 Email: careerforce.detroitlakes@state.mn.us

File an unemployment insurance claim, check your eligibility for unemployment, and appeal an unemployment ruling at the office.

Information about the Detroit Lakes MN Unemployment Career Center Office:

• The office is located at 803 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 and is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• The office is part of the CareerForce network, which is a resource for job seekers and employers in Minnesota². You can learn how to write a resume, interview and search for jobs, or hire employees at the office.
• The office also issues unemployment benefits to individuals in Detroit Lakes who have lost their jobs³. You can apply for Minnesota unemployment benefits, file an unemployment insurance claim, check your eligibility for unemployment, and appeal an unemployment ruling at the office.
• The phone number of the office is (218) 846-7377². You can also visit the office’s website here for more information and online services.
• The unemployment rate in Detroit Lakes was 3.4% as of 2018, which was lower than the county average of 3.6%³. The unemployment rates by age and educational attainment varied across different groups³.

How can I apply for MN unemployment insurance benefits?

You can apply for your UI Benefits online or by phone:

• Apply for benefits Online at www.uimn.org
• Apply By phone by calling
  • Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
  • Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 (Toll Free)
  • TTY (for the deaf and hard of hearing): 1-866-814-1252

Self-Service System available online or by phone Sunday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m

What are the qualifying requirements for getting MN unemployment insurance benefits?

To qualify for MN UI benefits you must be:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have sufficient earnings in your base period
• Be unemployed, or working reduced hours, through no fault of your own
• Actively seeking suitable employment each week
• Be able and willing to begin suitable work when offered.

What is the Maximum UI benefit I can get In Minnesota?

• The maximum UI benefit you can get in MN is $740 per week; depending on how much you made while previously working.
• Minnesota law limits most UI benefit applicants to 26 weeks of benefits.

What do I need to do when I return to work while getting UI benefits in MN?

• Stop requesting benefit payments if you are hired full time
• If you start work in the middle of a week, report your hours and earnings for the week.
• Keep your password and unemployment debit card safe in case you need to start requesting benefits again.
• Keep the address on your account up-to-date for at least four years if you get audited.

What help can I get finding a job while getting MN UI Benefits?

MN CareerForce will assist you with:

• Staying connected to work after an illness or injury
• Help before, during and after layoffs
• Getting on a rewarding path to career success
• Veterans Employment Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Programs
• Help Jump-starting your first or next career
• Increase your talent connection support
• Widen your career support circle

How do I contact Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development?

Contact Us

Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
Teletypewriter (TTY) users: 1-866-814-1252

Customer service Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays.

Mailing address and fax

UI Customer Service
P.O. Box 4629
St. Paul, MN 55101-4629
Fax: 651-205-4007