Crews begin early dock installations on Big Detroit Lake as summer nears

Crews begin early dock installations on Big Detroit Lake as summer nears

DETROIT LAKES — Summer is fast approaching in lakes country, and crews are already hard at work getting docks back in the water. TS Dock and Lift Services was out on Big Detroit Lake on April 16 — several days ahead of the lake’s typical ice-out date of April 20. For the second year in a row, crews are starting early despite chilly water temperatures and occasional rain. While the work can be physically demanding, the crew remains upbeat. “If i…