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🌱 Patch AM: What Denny’s comeback could mean after Burnsville’s sudden closure.
Coming up on the Burnsville Patch calendar: 3 day intensive

Hi there, Burnsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Denny's comeback could mean after Burnsville's sudden closure.
Also on today's calendar: Saint Paul Farmers' Market - Thursdays and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• America's favorite diner chain is planning a massive comeback after struggling for years (newsbeyonddetroit.net) — Burnsville diners recently lost their local Denny's when a franchisee abruptly closed five Minnesota and Wisconsin locations, citing heavy debt and cash shortages. The shutdown, which some customers blamed on poor management, comes as Denny's new owners roll out a nationwide turnaround plan with restaurant renovations, menu updates, and potential efforts to reopen some shuttered sites under new ownership.
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📸 Around Burnsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville
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★ Featured events ★
- 3 day intensive →
The Hub, 12345 Portland Avenue, Burnsville
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Developmental Hockey Ice →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
6:00 am - Adult Open Hockey (18 & older only) →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
8:30 am - Public Skating →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
11:00 am - Saint Paul Farmers' Market - Thursdays →
Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road East, Burnsville
11:30 am - INTENSIVE MINISTRY BOOTCAMP: ROBERTS LIARDON, TOM SCARRELLA AND MORE →
The Hub, 12345 Portland Avenue, Burnsville - Buck Hill Local Market →
Buck Hill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
11:00 am - Belly Dancing at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe →
Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 12500 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville
6:30 pm - Saint Paul Farmers' Market - Saturdays →
Diamondhead Education Center (parking lot), 200 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville
8:00 am - Burnsville Pride Festival →
Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville
11:00 am - BINGO at Lucky's 13 Pub Burnsville →
Lucky's 13 Pub, 2033 Burnsville Center, Burnsville
2:00 pm - EGA-Parents Night Out →
Location Elite Gymnastics Academy 12500 Chowen Ave S Ste 100 Burnsville MN 55337, 12500 Chowen Ave S Ste 100, Burnsville
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- RTX posted a job opening for Quality Manager, Inspection in Burnsville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Apple Valley
- Lady Warriors win 2 before going 3-1 at Aerie Challenge for 5th Place out of 16 (hometownsource.com)
- US Judicial Failure to Uphold the Law Against Genocide (consortiumnews.com)
- James M. Callahan, 78, of Garner, remembered for 27 years of military service and devotion to family (northiowatoday.com)
Bloomington
- What Does the Human Development Fund Do with Its Money? (meforum.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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