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🌱 Patch AM: Burnsville’s longtime Denny’s has closed amid franchise bankruptcy troubles.

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Hi there, Burnsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Burnsville's longtime Denny's has closed amid franchise bankruptcy troubles.
  • How Burnsville buses helped smash State Fair ridership records.
  • Burnsville's Scrubs & Beyond store is among five Minnesota locations closing.

Also on today's calendar: Premium Athletic Clothing Drop at Style Encore Eagan and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Monday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denny's Minnesota and Wisconsin Locations Have Now Closed (franknez.com) — Burnsville's Denny's at 12950 Aldrich Ave S has closed along with several other Minnesota and Wisconsin locations after the franchisee filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Employees were told the restaurants shut down September 3, and while Denny's hopes some sites might reopen under new ownership, there's no guarantee for staff or customers yet.
   

• MVTA sets ridership record for 2026 Minnesota State Fair (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville riders helped Minnesota Valley Transit Authority set a record 154,915 State Fair rides, with Burnsville Transit Station serving as a key boarding point. Now those extra buses are shifting to weekend service for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, again departing from Burnsville Transit Station and two Shakopee park-and-ride lots through October 4.
   

• Waite Park Scrubs & Beyond Closing, All Five Minnesota Stores Shutting Down (knsiradio.com) — Scrubs & Beyond is shutting down all its Minnesota stores, including the Burnsville location that many local nurses and medical workers rely on for uniforms. The company hasn't shared a closing date yet, but stores elsewhere have already started liquidation sales, and it's unclear whether the online shop will remain available.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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