City of Dawson

06/11/2026

There is ONE duplex remaining, waiting for someone to call it their home!! Call or visit the City Office to schedule your showing or to express your interest.

06/08/2026

🚨Public Service Announcment🚨

The city crew is planning to begin spraying for mosquitoes. Their first application will begin today, June 8th, at 9 pm. The crew plans to spray twice per week, pending weather, and as deemed necessary based on bug volume.

06/08/2026

The pool will be open today at 1:00 pm!! Unfortunately, the WiFi and phone service is currently down at the pool building, but is expected to be reinstated on Tuesday, June 9th. All other operations will be normal. We hope to see you soon for opening day!

06/05/2026

🚨🚧Street Sealcoating🚧🚨

Sealcoating services will be in town on Monday, June 8th, beginning at 8 am. The golf course will be the starting point and activities will continue throughout town all day. Please reference the below map for understanding which streets will be completed (highlighted in yellow; zoom in for a really good visual). NO PARKING will be allowed on the streets during this project.

Apologies for another last-minute notice. We just received verification of these services this morning, and it was essential to get this project scheduled in a timely manner, otherwise we may have missed out on services for this year. This is expected to increase the life expectancy of our streets by 7-10 years and we will continue investing in the beautiful streets we have!!

06/05/2026

With more e-bikes, scooters, and other motorized devices out and about across town, a major concern we’re seeing is making sure everyone—especially our kids—stays safe.

One of the biggest issues our officers and residents witness is kids riding electric scooters without helmets. By law, all kids under the age of 18 on an electric scooter MUST have a helmet on. It’s literally the law, please obey it. A simple helmet can make a life-saving difference in the event of an accident.

Each type of device comes with different rules for speed, age, helmets, and where you can ride. Taking the time to understand these differences can prevent accidents and protect the people who matter most.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents— It starts with you. Please talk with your kids about:
• Wearing a helmet during EVERY ride
• Following traffic laws
• Riding in the same direction as traffic
• Staying visible, especially at night

🚦 Riders of all ages:
• Yield at intersections
• Use lights and reflectors after dark
• Stay alert and avoid distractions

A little awareness goes a long way in keeping our streets safe for everyone. Thank you for your attention to this matter and we hope to see a difference!

06/05/2026

🚨Public Service Announcement🚨

We will be drone spraying this morning in an effort to mitigate emerald ash borer disease. Residents should experience zero interruptions and residual treatment should be minimal. Refer to this week’s edition of the Dawson Sentinel for more information.

06/04/2026

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAC QUI
PARLE AND WEST CENTRAL YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTIES UNTIL 930 PM CDT...

At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 16 miles southwest of Marietta to 19
miles southwest of Canby, or extending from 45 miles west of
Montevideo to 50 miles southwest of Montevideo, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

The strong thunderstorm will be near...
Canby around 910 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this strong thunderstorm include Burr and
Florida Creek Wildlife Management Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

06/02/2026

Donations are still welcome and appreciated! Resurfacing is completed, our pool vacuum has been replaced, and the upgraded pool heater has been ordered. Rigorous cleaning and post-installation treatment activities have been taking place on the pool floor over the past 3 weeks. We are patiently waiting for the delivery and installation of the new heater, but our old heater will likely be needed for a few weeks. Essentially, we needed to utilize reserve funds to complete all of these projects; previous savings for a heater and vacuum needed to be re-allocated to resurfacing costs, but an updated pool heater remained a priority. Unfortunately, this does set us back financially and we will need to continue saving for improvements on an annual basis. Water features and slides continue to approach their life expectancy. The pool is meant for summer recreation and fun for everyone, and we always want to provide that for our community. It requires a lot of resources to serve everyone well, and we will continue to put our best foot forward for all pool activities!!

🛟⛱️COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED⛱️🛟

The City of Dawson is seeking community support for unexpected (but necessary) pool repairs. A surprise floor resurfacing project has caused prior capital outlay savings (designated for a new heater and other upgrades) to be used on floor repair costs.

Any level of donation would be appreciated, and we will continue to prioritize saving for future upgrades/repairs to water features, slides, diving board, mechanical equipment, etc. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the City Office.

We extend a special thank you to the businesses and townships who have already contributed (FM Bank, Riverside Township, Greater Community Credit Union, Farmers Mutual Telephone, and Hamlin Township).

03/13/2026

🚨PUBLIC NOTICE🚨

Stay safe this weekend!!

02/10/2026

*Public Input Wanted: Help shape Lac qui Parle County’s Future Resilience*

Lac qui Parle County, MN is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and they want to hear from you. This plan helps identify natural hazards like flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat and cold, wildfire, and drought, and outlines actions we can take to reduce future impacts.

Residents, business owners, and community partners are invited to share:
• Which hazards concern you most
• Who or what in your community may be most vulnerable
• Ideas to reduce damage and improve preparedness

Learn more and share your input using the information and QR code in the image below or via this link: survey123.arcgis.com/share/f3e9d2f93290485590920a656d7ac720