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Good morning to you Burnsville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Burnsville's arts scene? Join the new commission.
  • How a Burnsville neighborhood search led to a first-degree burglary charge.
  • Which top teams are battling at Burnsville's Class AA volleyball showcase?

Also on today's calendar: VIP Petcare Mobile Clinic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Burnsville arts commission will debut (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville is launching a new seven-member city arts commission, and residents can apply through Nov. 6 to help shape how local arts are promoted and supported. The commission will advise the City Council, build networks among artists and businesses, and create a central online hub for events, grants, and creative resources, with its first meeting planned for January.
   

2. Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary After Burnsville Police Search (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville police arrested a 33-year-old man who prosecutors say fled a crash and then entered an occupied home near Keating and Galtier, prompting a large neighborhood search Tuesday morning. A woman and her children were inside but were not reported injured, and the suspect now faces a first-degree burglary charge in Dakota County District Court.
   

3. Volleyball roundup: Minnewaska wins showdown with Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (wctrib.com) — Minnewaska's undefeated volleyball squad is heading to Burnsville this weekend for the Class AA Showcase at the Midwest Volleyball Warehouse, with matches Friday evening and Saturday morning. The roundup also highlights recent results and upcoming matches for several other central Minnesota high school teams, but the only games in Burnsville are Minnewaska's showcase contests.
   

4. Dakota County approves 18.5% increase for 2027 levy (hometownsource.com) — Dakota County has approved an 18.5% maximum levy increase for 2027, which will raise county property taxes and help rebuild depleted reserves. For Burnsville homeowners, county officials project residential values rising about 2.69%, a factor that will influence how much more you pay when the final budget and levy are adopted in December.
   

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  • Missing cat escaped out and is an indoor only cat.
    Very scared of people her name is Kensi. She is chipped. (Nextdoor Oak Leaf)
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Tig Welder- Climate Controlled (Stainless) in Burnsville. Apply here.
  • United Natural Foods posted a job opening for Part Time Clean Team in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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