Minnesota West announces student-built home is done in Pipestone

Minnesota West Community and Technical College announces the completion of a new student-built home, created in partnership between the carpentry and plumbing programs on the Pipestone campus. 

The home is now open for sealed bid offers, with submissions due by 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5. A public viewing event for interested bidders will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday.

The Spring 2024 Carpentry class developed the full design plans for the home, laying the foundation for the Fall 2024/2025 students to take on the build as a real-world learning project. In previous years, carpentry and plumbing students at Minnesota West have renovated and revitalized local properties, turning them into fully functional, like-new homes. These projects were made possible through a collaboration with Pipestone Area Schools (PAS), the City of Pipestone, the Pipestone Economic Development Authority (EDA) and local businesses.