The city of Dawson is in Lac qui Parle County, in lower west Minnesota. The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the city, emptying into the river just south of town. US Highway 212 serves as the main route through the city. Nearby communities include Cerro Gordo, Clarkfield, Haydenville, Lac qui Parle, Madison, Providence, and Watson. Granite Falls, Minnesota is about thirty miles east-southeast, and Watertown, South Dakota is fifty-five miles west of the city. Dawson was platted as a railroad town in 1884, serving the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, and named for William Dawson, one of three partners of the Dawson Townsite Company. A post office was established in Dawson in 1884, and the city was incorporated as a village in 1884, and as a city in 1911. Theodore Christianson, the 21st governor of Minnesota, was a resident of Dawson and publisher of the Dawson Sentinel.
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Dawson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a not-for-profit membership organization made up of business owners, professionals, and other interested people in Dawson, Minnesota and the surrounding region. Meeting schedules, contacts, and a guide to local attractions, events, and businesses are put forward.
https://dawsonchamber.com/
Established in 1974, the Dawson, Minnesota business was originally focused on manufacturing custom parts such as crates, gates, stalls and panels, but has currently transitioned into the remodeling and repair of existing hog barns. Its services, products, and custom manufacturing capabilities are outlined.
http://dawsonengineeringmn.com/
In business since September of 1887, the Dawson, Minnesota grain elevator business claims to be the oldest, continuously run elevator in Minnesota. The locally owned farmers’ cooperative is located on Highway 212. Market data, specialty products, and a history of the business is put forward.
http://www.dawsongrain.com/
Open Monday through Saturday, the library is situated on Pine Street, Dawson, Minnesota, and is affiliated with the Pioneerland Library System. Library hours, a calendar of events, staff contacts, and an overview of its reference materials, research facilities, library services, and policies are outlined.
http://www.dawson.lib.mn.us/
Located on 300th Avenue, the Dawson, Minnesota business is a full-service operation providing towing, repair, service, maintenance, sales, salvage and parts for semi-trucks and trailers, including 24-hour roadside assistance and heavy-duty towing and recovery services in west-central Minnesota and eastern South Dakota.
http://dawsontruckmn.com/
Situated on Lac qui Parle River and US Highway 212, the city of Dawson is in lower western Minnesota. The official municipal web site presents a profile of the city, local government contacts, council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and a guide to local businesses, industries, attractions, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.dawsonmn.com/
The DBAA is a non-profit organization that was organized in 2001 for the purpose of promoting the visual and performing arts for residents of Dawson and the surrounding west-central Minnesota region. Its history, season schedules, membership and volunteer opportunities, and ticket sales are featured.
http://www.dawsonboydarts.com/
Offering comprehensive death care services to the people of Dawson, Minnesota, the funeral home has been in business since 1915. Its history, directions, staff contacts and office hours, and an overview of its services and policies are presented. Obituaries are published to the web site.
http://www.hansondahlfuneralhome.com/
Featuring eight guest accommodations, including six doubles, a single and a kitchenette, the motel is located across the street from the municipal park and swimming pool in Dawson, Minnesota. An overview of its rooms, a photo gallery, customer testimonials, and prices are posted to the site.
http://picketfencemotel.net/
