An Eagan neighborhood aimed at combating homelessness within Minnesota’s veteran community has officially welcomed its first residents as key organizers announced the completion of the $6 million enclave last week.

Veteran Village includes 22 homes for up to 36 veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness. The homes sit on about 6 acres on the 3900 block of Rahn Road. It’s the latest effort to help veterans needing assistance securing permanent housing, led by local partners Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Lennar and the Lennar Foundation, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

“When our nation called, they were the ones who answered,” said Doug Hurd, a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Council, at Wednesday’s opening c

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