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🌱 Patch AM: Burnsville man accused in $18,000 shoe theft spree from local store
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Hello Burnsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Burnsville man accused in $18,000 shoe theft spree from local store
- SWAT teams swarm Burnsville homes in Edina shooting investigation
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
- Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Burnsville Man Charged With Felony Theft, Accused of Stealing More Than $18,000 in Shoes (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville police say a local man is charged with felony aggravated theft after nearly 100 alleged shoe thefts from the JCPenney on Burnhaven Drive, totaling more than $18,000. Prosecutors filed one aggregated count covering incidents from mid-2025 to early 2026 and are recommending either $15,000 bail or supervised release with conditions, while emphasizing he remains presumed innocent. 
• Edina Shooting Investigation Leads to SWAT Search Warrants in Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee (limitless-news.com) — SWAT teams executed high-risk search warrants in Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a July shooting in Edina. One operation in Burnsville prompted police to ask nearby residents to stay inside and others to avoid the area while officers worked; authorities have not yet said whether anyone was arrested.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Picture Day
Olson Elementary Minneapolis, MN 55437
8:30 am - Public Computer Aide
Savage Library Shakopee Library
10:00 am - Mobile Food Pantry at Dar Al-Farooq
Veap Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, 8201 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55420, United States
12:00 pm - Bird Watching Trek
Minnesota River Valley Audubon Bloomington Ferry Unit – Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
8:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Xfinity Store Opens in Burnsville —Patrick Stumpf Read on Patch
- Looking for a home for, Charlie my 3 year old.
18 pound Jack Russell, with no health problems. Current rabies shot, potty trained, loves people. Lives fetch. Loves the car and walks. He's a… (Nextdoor Knob Hill) - Does anyone have information about a notary ?
I was told that you could go to your bank and they will do it for free. I brought my will to Associated Bank and they said no. Thank you (Nextdoor River Woods)
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball in Burnsville. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Tree Trimmer Accused of Crushing Co-Worker's Head at Job Site (wideopencountry.com)
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- Federal court upholds cities' short-term rental restrictions (minnlawyer.com)
Bloomington
- Popular Twin Cities Car Dealership Settles Tax Evasion Case: Report (patch.com)
Ok Burnsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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