Dawson is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States.

[5] The land Dawson sits on was originally home to the Wahpekute, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Yanktonai people, three bands of the Dakota.

[6] Land was ceded to the US government by the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851.

[7][8][9] The treaties were signed on July 23 and August 6 in Traverse des Sioux and Mendota respectively.

[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2), all land.

[14] The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the city.

36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[23] Riverfest is Dawson's annual community festival,[27] named after the Lac qui Parle River,[28] which is held the last full weekend every June.

[29] Riverfest features events, like live music, sports tournaments, and canoe races, as well as the town's gnome unveiling ceremony.