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In today's newsletter:

  • How Burnsville's new arts commission could change local culture in 2027
  • How District 191 plans to sharply cut fights in Burnsville schools

Also on today's calendar: Bucktoberfest Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burnsville Establishing New Arts Advisory Commission to Expand Arts and Culture Opportunities (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville is creating a new Arts Advisory Commission to guide how the city supports and expands arts and culture, with the council set to approve it on October 6. Starting in January 2027, resident commissioners will meet monthly to recommend ways to strengthen Burnsville's identity, bring people together, and increase opportunities to experience and participate in local arts.
   

• District 191 takes bold swipe at school violence (hometownsource.com) — District 191, which serves Burnsville, is rolling out a "Violence Free Schools" campaign aiming to cut fights by 70% this year after a turning-point incident at Burnsville High School. With stricter hallway supervision, tougher responses to provoking behavior, and clear consequences for fights, leaders say they want safer schools while still protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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