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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Burnsville alumni are competing on college fields today?
  • Planning your State Fair trip from Burnsville's MVTA park-and-ride
  • Burnsville Facebook Marketplace sale ends in felony theft charges

Also on today's calendar: WARRANT, FIREHOUSE, & SELF TITLED at BUCK CONCERT SERIES and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Who among former Dakota County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 5? (dakotatimes.com) — Several former Burnsville High School standouts, including football players and a pro baseball pitcher, are in action today for college and minor league teams across the country. The roundup lists Burnsville and other Dakota County alumni, their positions, and exact kickoff times, so local fans can track hometown athletes' games throughout Saturday.
   

2. MVTA South Metro Express Shuttles to MN State Fair (blogspot.com) — Burnsville riders can catch direct MVTA express shuttles to the Minnesota State Fair from the park-and-ride at 100 East Highway 13, with free parking and drop-off at Gate 16. The article compares shuttle costs to fairground parking and explains accepted payment methods, helping local groups decide whether to drive or ride together from the south metro.
   

3. Man Charged With Felony Theft, Forged Check After $2,200 Motorcycle Sale in Burnsville (limitless-news.com) — Burnsville residents are being informed about felony charges against a Grand Rapids man accused of using a stolen check to buy a $2,200 motorcycle advertised locally on Facebook Marketplace. The report details the Burnsville police investigation, how the check was traced to earlier mail theft, and the defendant's scheduled first court appearance, while emphasizing that he remains presumed innocent.
   

4. Ministries Aiding Nepal-Tibet Flood Survivors (ministrywatch.com) — A Burnsville-based nonprofit called Venture is mobilizing support for partners helping flood survivors along the Nepal-Tibet border, focusing on medical care, marginalized communities, and women previously rescued from trafficking. The group is asking Burnsville residents and others for donations and prayers as it coordinates with local pastors and governments to assess needs and deliver aid.
   

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    Saturday September 5
  • Shakopee Library's Beans & Books at the Shakopee Brewhall
    Savage Library Off-site Event
    9:00 am
  • Stories and a Song
    Savage Library Shakopee Library
    11:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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