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🌱 Patch AM: What new drought warnings mean for everyday water use in Burnsville.

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Wednesday August 26th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey hey Burnsville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • What new drought warnings mean for everyday water use in Burnsville.
  • How will Burnsville challenge a reloading Armstrong in this season opener?

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Minnesota expert warns against wasting water amid drought: "Our water source is not a bottomless pit" (cbsnews.com) β€” Burnsville is already tightening water use as Minnesota faces its worst drought in five years, with most of the state abnormally dry or worse. A state climatologist urges residents to conserve now with simple steps like shorter showers and turning off taps, stressing that local water supplies are limited and it will take prolonged heavy rain to ease conditions.
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β€’ Youthful year provides new path for high achievement (hometownsource.com) β€” Burnsville's football team opens Armstrong's 2025 schedule on Thursday, Sept. 3, in a 7 p.m. road matchup that will test a young Falcons roster. Armstrong returns key playmakers but is replacing many graduated seniors and still sorting out its quarterback situation, hoping depth at running back and strong leadership can keep its section-title ambitions alive.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Burnsville

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    Thursday August 27
  • Developmental Hockey Ice β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    7:15 am
  • Storytime for Babies
    Burnhaven Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Public Skating β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    10:00 am
  • Stick and Puck β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    12:00 pm
  • Book Bingo for Adults
    Burnhaven Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    6:30 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Developmental Hockey Ice β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    6:00 am
  • Monday August 31
  • Public Skating β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    10:00 am
  • Stick and Puck β†’
    Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    12:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • VEAP Office at City of Richfield
    Veap 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
    9:00 am
  • Highland Elementary Open House
    Highland Elementary School
    4:00 pm
  • Public Computer Aide
    Savage Library Shakopee Library
    4:00 pm
  • South Suburban United Intermediate Organization
    Dakota County United Educators 6950 146th St W #114, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    5:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a point during wallpaper installation when slowing down actually saves time.
    Before moving on, it helps to quickly check the last section for alignment, clean edges, and any adhesive that needs to be removed. Fixing something… (Nextdoor Lacota Slater North Loop)
  • Hey neighbors having a garage sale this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
    My address is 10796 Cedar Bridge Ave., Burnsville. Details are on the flyer! Lots of plants lots of children's clothes lots of everything! Hope to… (Nextdoor North River Hills)
  • YMCA Twin Cities posted a job opening for Swim Instructor-In Training in Burnsville. Apply here.
  • Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools posted a job opening for Reading Interventionist - Nicollet Middle School in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Apple Valley

  • Battery Believed to Have Sparked Trash Compactor Fire at Apple Valley Savers (limitless-news.com)
  • Black Swan Living paid $7.27 million for Cascade Apartments (postbulletin.com)
  • Minnesota woman in need of kidney donor as she battles end-stage renal disease (kimt.com)

Bloomington

  • Police Investigate Report of Possible Shooting Following Alleged Drug Deal in Bloomington (limitless-news.com)
  • Man Charged After Alleged Privacy Violation at Bloomington Hotel (limitless-news.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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