🌱 Patch AM: How District 191 pre-K is boosting Burnsville kids’ long-term success

What's up Burnsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How District 191 pre-K is boosting Burnsville kids' long-term success
• What Burnsville drivers should know about the new I-35 fast charger
• How did Burnsville fare in Jefferson's hot tennis season start?

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A morning t-storm; sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pre-kindergarten shows results, District 191 says (hometownsource.com) — Families in Burnsville's District 191 are hearing encouraging news about voluntary pre-kindergarten: most participants continue into Burnsville-Eagan-Savage schools and consistently outperform peers in early reading and third-grade assessments. With more than 300 students enrolled and expanded language-responsive programs, district leaders say these early childhood options are helping keep families in the district and closing opportunity gaps.
   

• Electric vehicle infrastructure (state.mn.us) — Burnsville drivers now have a federally funded fast-charging station at I-35, Exit 88B on Nicollet Court, part of Minnesota's growing National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure network. MnDOT is opening a new funding round this fall, aiming to add up to 40 more sites statewide and expand convenient long-distance EV travel options for residents and visitors.
   

• Experience abounds for Jefferson girls tennis (hometownsource.com) — Jefferson's girls tennis team opened its season with a strong 3-0 start, including a 6-1 victory over Burnsville on August 25. With 11 returning varsity players and several home matches ahead, the experienced Jaguars are leaning on flexible lineups and intensive summer workouts to build on last year's winning record.
   

📸 Around Burnsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville

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Saturday September 5
• Waggin' Tales
  Burnhaven Library Children's Area, Robert Trail Library
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• City Hall Closed - Labor Day →
  Burnsville Calendar Burnsville, MN 55337
Tuesday September 8
• Feeding Your Baby
  Burnhaven Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Burnhaven Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Burnsville Calendar, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  5:30 pm
• Somali Stories and Songs with Fardousa
  Burnhaven Library Robert Trail Conference Room
  6:00 pm
• City Council Budget Work Session →
  Burnsville Calendar Burnsville, MN 55337
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• 2026 AM Coffee Break: Stronghouse (September)
  Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Stronghouse 501 W Travelers Trail Burnsville, MN 55337
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Visit the Readmobile at the Jordan Community Education and Recreation Center →
  Savage Library Off-site Event
  10:00 am
• Scott County Law Library
  Savage Library New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library
  10:00 am
• Public Computer Aide
  Savage Library Shakopee Library
  1:00 pm
• September 3, 2026, Parks and Recreation Committee Informal Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi I have a 1 year old cat and he is the sweetest loving cat but I can't take care of him anymore..
  I'd love for him to go to someone that really needs and appreciates a companion. If anyone is looking for a good friend.. I'd be willing to bring him… (Nextdoor Hollow Park)

• Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning Fall in Burnsville. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Apple Valley

• 2 school buses carrying students collide in Apple Valley, with minor injuries reported (cbsnews.com)
• Moe's Southwest Grill adds to Twin Cities presence with traditional restaurant (fastcasual.com)
• With osprey diverted back to their nest, Apple Valley football gets its home stadium back (startribune.com)

Bloomington

• Make the most of the coming seasons with Bloomington Parks and Recreation (bloomingtonmn.gov)
• From cost to care: The revenue you never notice you didn't collect (medicaleconomics.com)
• From cost to care: You touch less of the patient experience than you think (medicaleconomics.com)

Edina

• New Sports Bar To Open In Former Salut Space At 50th And France (patch.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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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