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🌱 Patch AM: How new District 191 rules could change your student’s school day
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Good morning Burnsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new District 191 rules could change your student's school day
- How a fake Instacart order led to a Burnsville Target arrest
- Planning the fair? See your easiest Burnsville bus options first
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. School rules laid out for e-bikes, e-scooters in District 191 (hometownsource.com) — Students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 who bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school will now have to register them, walk them on campus, and follow new safety rules or risk losing their permit. The updated handbook also tightens language on attendance, bans physical violence with stronger consequences, restricts cell phone use in classrooms, and notes a forthcoming district policy on artificial intelligence. 
2. Apple Crime Log: Campaign Sign AirTags, Instacart iPad Scam, and Fauci's iPhone (idropnews.com) — Burnsville shoppers should know a 21-year-old Detroit man was arrested here after allegedly using a fake Instacart order to walk out of Target with $5,300 in iPads, part of a broader scam tied to other Minnesota stores. A Dakota County judge set his bail at $10,000, as similar Apple-product thefts are being reported in other states.
3. Here's how you can get to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026 (cbsnews.com) — If you're heading to the State Fair from Burnsville Valley Transit Authority will run express buses from its Burnsville site for $6 round trip with free parking. The guide also lays out driving, Metro Transit, park-and-ride, biking, and rideshare options so you can pick the least stressful way to get to the fairgrounds.
4. Report of Armed Person at Farmington High School Turns Out to Be Person Carrying Media Tripod (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville police were among several agencies rushing to Farmington High School after a 911 report of an armed person, which turned out to be someone carrying a media tripod. Authorities quickly determined there was no threat, and officials emphasized their appreciation for the rapid multi-agency response that kept students and staff safe. No injuries or arrests were reported.
📸 Around Burnsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville
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- Adult Open Hockey (18 & older only) →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
9:00 am - Public Skating →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
12:00 pm - Stick and Puck →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
2:00 pm - Developmental Hockey Ice →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
6:00 am - Public Skating →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
10:00 am - Stick and Puck →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
12:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
Burnsville Calendar, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
6:30 pm - Feeding Your Baby
Burnhaven Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Burnsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Science Time with the Library
Savage Library Family Resource Center - MRTS
10:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Savage Library Shakopee Library
10:00 am - Mobile Food Pantry at Dar Al-Farooq
Veap Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, 8201 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55420, United States
12:00 pm - Stories and a Song
Savage Library Shakopee Library
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
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- Fairview Health Services posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver in Burnsville. Apply here.
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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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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