Carlos, MN is a small community with many opportunities.
Carlos, Minnesota is a community of about 500 people located in the eastern part of Douglas County. It is about five miles away from the well-known Carlos State Park.
The city of Carlos is home to several manufacturing businesses as well as service and agricultural types of business. The community has a Volunteer Fire Department and a First Responder Unit.
The city’s natural gas is provided by CenterPoint Energy, while the electricity comes from Otter Tail Power Company.
Local Resources
Douglas County Resource Management
- Oversees and manages the various land uses within Douglas County
- Regulates and enforces planning and zoning (the Comprehensive Guide Plan), the Land Use and Subdivision ordinances, and the Solid Waste ordinance of the county
- Issues all land use permits and contractor licenses
REA – Runestone Electric Association
Runestone Electric Association (REA) is a member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative serving parts of west central MN. It provides electricity and other energy-related services to more than 13,000 members.
