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Coffee in hand, Burnsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Burnsville bus routes get you downtown fastest?
• How a former Burnsville officer became a statewide public safety champion

Also on today's calendar: Seasonal Wellness: Immune Support and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
• Tuesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MVTA Park & Ride Locations: Complete Bus Routes and Transit Stations Guide (blogspot.com) — Burnsville riders get a clear rundown of routes serving Burnsville Transit Station, including express options to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Mall of America. The guide also highlights nearby park-and-ride lots in Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, and Savage, helping South Metro commuters plan smoother daily trips and connections across the region.
   

• Law Enforcement Labor Services names Witte as Public Safety Champion (hometownsource.com) — A former Burnsville police officer turned legislator has been honored as a 2026 Public Safety Champion for his work on issues like school resource officer laws and police discipline procedures. Law Enforcement Labor Services praised Rep. Jeff Witte's decades of service, including 27 years with the Burnsville Police Department, and his role in shaping recent statewide public safety policy.
   

📸 Around Burnsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Minnesota Student Survey Data Party →
  Diamondhead Education Center - Savage Room, 200 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Developmental Hockey Ice →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  6:00 am
• Public Skating →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  11:00 am
• Stick and Puck →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  11:00 am
• Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting →
  Burnsville Calendar, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Developmental Hockey Ice →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  6:00 am
• Public Skating for 18 & older →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  9:00 am
• Stick and Puck →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  11:00 am
• Public Skating →
  Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Seasonal Wellness: Immune Support →
  Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville
• Cat Chip 'n Clip with Kitty Revolution →
  Pet Supplies Plus Burnsville, 1353 West 141st Street, Burnsville
  11:00 am
• Next Stop Comedy at Trove Brewing! - Burnsville, MN →
  Trove Brewing, 1719 County Road 42 West, Burnsville
  7:30 pm

📣 Burnsville Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: He has been found!
  Our little guy found a hole under the fence after all the rainfall and snuck away. Let me know if you see him. (Nextdoor Country View Estates)
• We are looking for reliable handymen, small crews, or independent contractors for ongoing commercial and residential construction work in the Twin Cities area.
  Experience with general repairs, remodeling, painting, drywall, flooring, carpentry, and similar construction work is a plus. Preferably, you should… (Nextdoor Eagan)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Burnsville. Apply here.
• RTX posted a job opening for Machinist III - 2nd Shift in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Apple Valley

• Best Things to Do With Kids in Apple Valley, Minnesota (minnesotaparent.com)
• Man Charged With Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,381 in Merchandise From Apple Valley Store (limitless-news.com)
• District 196 students recognized by National Merit Program (hometownsource.com)

Bloomington

• Saints finish 2nd in weekend invitational (hometownsource.com)

Eden Prairie

• 2 Shot Outside Eden Prairie Homecoming Game In 'Targeted' Attack, Police Say (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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