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In today's newsletter:

  • Driving I-35W in Burnsville? Here's how new speed cameras affect you
  • Who are the seven candidates vying for Burnsville's school board seats?
  • How a high-visibility vest factored into a Burnsville Costco theft case

Also on today's calendar: Public Skating and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A steady breeze, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Minnesota Activates Work-Zone Speed Cameras on I-35W, Warning Drivers 10 MPH Over Limit (town.news) — Drivers in Burnsville now face automated work-zone speed cameras on northbound I-35W near the McAndrews Road bridge, with warning letters going to vehicles clocked 10 mph or more over the limit. The MnDOT pilot, running through October, won't issue tickets but will test whether mailed warnings reduce speeding and crashes, shaping future decisions on broader camera enforcement in Minnesota.
   

2. 2026 Election: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school board races (twincities.com) — Burnsville-area residents will choose four Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191) school board members this November, with seven candidates outlining priorities on safety, enrollment, facilities, and student achievement. Several incumbents and challengers with deep ties to Burnsville schools describe how they'd support the new superintendent, manage building sales and budgets, and keep violence down while improving academic outcomes for local students.
   

3. Man Charged After Allegedly Taking $9,600 in Gaming Computers From Burnsville Costco (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville shoppers may notice extra attention at the Burnhaven Drive Costco after prosecutors charged a Minneapolis man with felony theft for allegedly trying to walk out with nearly $9,600 in gaming computers. The case, investigated by Burnsville police, is now in Dakota County District Court, with the defendant summoned for a November hearing and presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

4. Views clash in race for open District 55B seat (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville voters in all-Burnsville House District 55B will choose between Hunter Cantrell and Todd Buchwald this November, with sharp contrasts on paid family leave, taxes, and business regulation. The candidates also differ on how to handle the state budget, expand transit and housing, and support local small businesses, giving residents a clear ideological choice about Burnsville's representation at the Capitol.
   

5. 8 Buffets In Minnesota So Good You'll Want To Unbuckle Your Belt Before Walking In (newsbreak.com) — Burnsville diners get a special shoutout in this roundup of Minnesota's most tempting buffets, thanks to Dragon Star Buffet's loyal local following and family-friendly comfort food. The piece also spotlights several other standout all-you-can-eat spots around the metro and greater Minnesota, giving you plenty of ideas for future food adventures when you're ready to drive a bit farther.
   

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