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Hello Burnsville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Burnsville's new warning siren could mean for your neighborhood
  • Burnsville's Denny's closes suddenly—what happened to workers and diners?

Also on today's calendar: Premium Athletic Clothing Drop at Style Encore Eagan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Friday: Warm; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burnsville Could Replace, Relocate Warning Siren in $37K Project (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville's City Council is weighing a $37,654 project to replace and relocate a public warning siren near the former Fire Station 1, expanding its emergency notification range. The new solar-powered siren would reuse existing components, be funded from the property's sale to Costco, and continue to be maintained by ReadyWatt Electric if approved by a simple majority vote.
   

• Denny's franchisee abruptly closes Burnsville, other Minnesota and Wisconsin locations (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville's Denny's has permanently closed as part of a sudden shutdown of several MI5 Inc. franchise locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, leaving employees with little notice. The operator cites unsustainable debt and plans to seek Chapter 7 bankruptcy, warning staff that final pay may be uncertain while encouraging them to apply for unemployment benefits.
   

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  • Hello Neighbors,
    I currently am fostering an adorable 3 month old puppy from the organization The Bond Between. You can find all the info about her on their webpage:… (Nextdoor North River Hills)
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    I thought someone told me this was milkweed and I don't want to cut it down if it is because it attracts the Monarch butterfly. Can anyone confirm or… (Nextdoor West Buck Hill Estates)
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🗞 Nearby News

Apple Valley

Bloomington

  • Bloomington crash: 1 dead after SUV strikes 3-wheeled motorcycle (fox9.com)
  • Paralel Advisors LLC Sells 12,050 Shares of Toro Company (The) $TTC (marketbeat.com)
  • 10 Highest-Rated Italian Restaurants In Minnesota Right Now According To Locals (myfamilytravels.com)

Lakeville

  • Man Dies After Lakeville Shooting, Police Investigating (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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