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Some south metro area Walmart stores are closed on May 29 after looting and rioting at other businesses in recent days in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Two people have been arrested after the Dakota County Western Service Center was broken into early Friday, May 29.
Editor's note: Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz released this message on May 28, as rioting and arson overtook parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Ronald Charles Breckner, an industry leader in developing secondary markets for used computer hardware, died May 19. He was 82.
New owners plan National Doughnut Day tribute to him
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is suspending service to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday and altering routes that serve Mall of America.
Target closed over 20 of its stores in the metro area, including its Burnsville and two Apple Valley stores, "until further notice" on May 28 in response to protests of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Community education program moves to online activities during pandemic
Community members in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District are finding ways to honor members of the class of 2020 beyond the graduation plans that have been announced by the school district in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grad ceremonies, school closings downsized in District 191
Burnsville city government is striving to balance health and safety with quality of life during the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said during her annual State of the City speech May 15.
Parade honors longtime Burnsville man
The Minnesota National Guard and Air Force Reserve honored those on the COVID-19 frontlines by flying over M Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville on Wednesday, May 13. One C-130 Hercules aircraft from the National Guard and one from the Air Force Reserve made the flyover pass.
Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville invited families to greet teachers and other staff from a distance during a drive-thru parade at the school May 7.
Dakota County has released more information about COVID-19 cases, including total cases by city.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District high schools will offer seniors and their families an in-person graduation experience featuring some of the key moments that define graduation, done in a different and appropriately distanced way due to the pandemic, the district announced May 15.
A month after a backlash against COVID-19 restrictions emerged on the Burnsville City Council, a more united council has softened its regulatory posture.
There’s one solution for Burnsville’s landfill dilemma, and other options aren’t worth discussing, City Council members said Tuesday.
Staff finding other ways to keep animals stimulated without visitor crowds
District 196 still planning for summer, fall amid uncertainty
Douglas Willetts had his endorsement in the 2020 election from Senate District 51 Republicans in Eagan and Burnsville.
State Sen. Jim Carlson has earned the endorsement of the Minnesota DFL in District 51, which comprises most of Eagan and northern Burnsville.
At about 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, the Minnesota National Guard along with the 934th Air Wing of the Air Force Reserve will be conducting a flyover of M Health Fairview Ridges in Burnsville in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response as part of Operation American …
Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology Assistant Administrator Logan Schultz has been selected to be the school’s next principal, District 196 Superintendent Mary M. Kreger announced May 8.
The Minnesota Zoo has cut staff positions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Selim, education was the great equalizer
Estimates depend on length of COVID-19 shutdown
Organization planned to help 500 families
Livestreamed concerts to online art lessons are part of the plan during pandemic
Mustafa Shabazz, 43, an Eden Prairie wrestling coach who has a home address in Burnsville, has been charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to the criminal complaint released April 28 by Hennepin County.
Group in Rosemount organizes more than 70 parades
Prior Lake resident Tyler Kistner was endorsed by 2nd District Republicans on the first ballot during Saturday's online convention to face off against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan.
Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville is forming a team to bring clean water access to children in need, and it’s raising money to fund the effort with the World Vision virtual Global 6K for Water on Saturday, May 16.
Dakota County is waiving a penalty for some property tax payments due May 15.
One hundred thirty-two students at Apple Valley High School have successfully passed the STEM Innovator Portfolio Assessment and Exam and qualify for University of Iowa college credits.
The race is set in Minnesota House District 56B, where an open seat is up for grabs in November.
District 191 plans to move alternative school to M.W. Savage
Letters urge governor, DNR commissioner to compel city to close playgrounds
Decision made because of COVID-19 concerns
Cedar Park Elementary had a staff parade April 21 to allow families to see their teachers and other school staff from a safe distance as schools remain closed due to COVID-19.
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