Nov 26Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) invites the public to tour the newly built Trail’s Edge Duplexes, a milestone project expanding housing options in Dawson.
Open House Details:
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 193 Ash Street, Dawson, MN 56232
The Trail’s Edge Duplexes add five new market-rate rental duplexes—10 units in total—to the east side of Dawson. This project is part of a larger strategy by the City of Dawson and the Dawson Economic Development Authority (EDA) to address local housing needs, particularly for smaller households, retirees looking to downsize, and members of the local workforce. Early interest has been strong, with five units already rented.
Each unit offers approximately 1,120 square feet of single-story living, featuring zero-step entries, 36-inch doors for accessibility, two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two-car garages, small outdoor patios, and native landscaping through the Lawns to Legumes program.
The project is the result of a collaborative effort among the Dawson EDA, City of Dawson, Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, Jared Rouge Construction, and SWMHP, with support from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), the project’s sponsoring agency. The Dawson EDA retains ownership of the property and will provide ongoing maintenance.
The Trail’s Edge Duplexes reflect the City’s commitment to providing housing that meets local demand while supporting workforce stability and community growth. SWMHP congratulates the City of Dawson and the Dawson EDA on this achievement and looks forward to seeing the community benefit from these new homes.
