Do You Love Burnsville? Prove it With a Short Video and Win Money

The city is holding an "I Love Burnsville" video contest. Winners can receive up to $150 in gift cards to local businesses.

Performing Arts Center Management Co. Will Stay On—With Some Caveats

Tuesday night, the council renewed ties with VenuWorks, the management company that has led the Burnsville Performing Arts Center since the beginning, but the contract will have some stiff, new provisions.

Meeting Preview: BPAC Contract on the Block

This week, the Burnsville City Council will consider a new management firm for the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, a controversial $21 million facility, and the Shakopee Council will put liquor violators in the hot seat.

Ambulance Association Could Disband, Botox for Dudes: South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week’s review: Burnsville chooses new superintendent, Shakopee joins the South Suburban Conference and a local man loses out on "The Voice."

F-Bombs OK? FCC Asks If It Should Ease Swearing, Nudity Ban

"The culture in our United States is rapidly descending into a sewage pit," commented one Burnsville resident.

Filing 2012 Taxes in Burnsville: What You Need to Know

Beyond TurboTax: Here's who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.

Meeting Preview: New Development in Downtown Savage?

The City of Savage will consider the purchase of a property in downtown, just off Highway 13, which could then be used to entice redevelopment of the site.

Kline Challengers Make it Official, Burnsville Schools Narrow the Search: South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week’s review: A new leader for the City of Burnsville staff, Little Caesar’s gets its sign wavers back.

Morgan Throws Support to Bill to Create the '13th Grade' Pilot Program

Each week, Patch takes a closer look at the activities of Dakota and Rice Counties' legislators as part of our Capitol Review.

CaringBridge Founder Will Challenge Kline in 2014 Congressional Race

The Eagan resident announced her candidacy early this week.

Burnsville CFO Heather Johnston to be Promoted to City Manager

The council was unanimous in their support of Heather Johnston, though Shakopee City Administrator Mark McNeill was a close second.

Meeting Preview: Shakopee Might Hire an Odor Consultant

Other upcoming meetings include final interviews for the Burnsville City Manager position and a feasibility study on the Hidden Valley Park Ravine Stabilization Project in Savage.

Open House Scheduled for Major Interstate 35E Construction

This session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Elko New Market Library.

St. Paul Company Vying for BPAC Contract

LHR Hospitality Management is making a play for the performing arts center, which has been run by VenuWorks since it opened in January 2009

Burnsville Legislator Protests Domestic Drone Surveillance

The wide-ranging bill would prohibit law enforcement agencies from using unmanned aircraft to gather information or evidence. Private drone surveillance use would also be banned.

Bill Could Give Burnsville $86K: City's First State Aid Payment in a Decade

A bill that changes the way state aid is calculated could start money flowing into city coffers again.

Burnsville Names Three Finalists for City Manager

The city has narrowed a field of more than 30 applicants to just three: An insider, an administrator of a nearby city and a contender from the northern Twin City suburbs.

City Mulls Over Earlier Meeting Times

The Burnsville Council has informally agreed to push meeting times back, from 6:30 to 5:30 p.m. but according to a city sponsored poll most respondents are against the measure.

Pothole Problem? There's an App for That

This month the city unveiled new applications for mobile phones and Facebook that allow citizens to report a variety of nuisances—from potholes, to rusty water, to graffiti tags—with few quick clicks.

Dakota County Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

January jobless rate not seasonally adjusted.

Rosemount Senator Pushes Tuition Credit to Help Cut College Debt

Want to know what south metro legislators are up to? Check out Patch's weekly legislative review to find out.

Meeting Preview: Food Trucks on Deck in Burnsville, Archaeology in Shakopee

The Burnsville planning commission will consider a draft food truck ordinance, while Shakopee Park & Rec will discuss the results of an archaeological study connected with a proposed park project.

Autistic Men at Center of Sign Ordinance Debate: South Metro Roundup

Also in this week's wrap: Talking about all-day, everyday kindergarten; a Lakeville politician is pondering a run for the state's top office; and those pesky potholes are back.

A $15,000 Grant Will Bring Clearer Picture of Burnsville Youth

Burnsville received a $15,200 grant to conduct a survey about the city's youth.

State Bans Dermatologist with Burnsville Clinic from Doing Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Patrick Carney's Skin Speaks clinics are in Edina, Burnsville, Woodbury, Crystal and Blaine. A 2012 Star Tribune series raised questions about his practice.

Meeting Preview: Beer and Wine at Chipotle?

The mexican grill has asked the city to approve a limited liquor license at its location on County Road 42.

State Pols Move to Make "Newspapers of Record" Obsolete

An Eagan legislator has backed a proposal that would allow municipalities to post public notices online, rather than paying to have them placed in local newspapers.

Former GOP Operative Pleads Guilty to DUI in Lilydale Crash

Michael Brodkorb, a former Senate staffer, received a year probation and fines and fees totaling $836.

MVTA Says Yes to $6.6 Million Expansion to Bus Garage

The expansion will serve the soon-to-be-opened Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit route.

Sen. Hall Takes Aim at Critics—Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee

"I'm trying to be a nice guy but I have an opinion," Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall told supporters of gay marriage during a hearing on Tuesday.

How Much Has the NRA Given to John Kline and Other Minnesota Legislators?

Second District Rep. John Kline received $2,500 in contributions from the gun rights group during the 2012 election cycle.

School Leadership in Flux, Fatal Accident on Sunfish: South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week's news: St. Thomas marches toward a title in Class A hockey.

Meeting Preview: Luxury Senior Housing in Heart of the City?

This week, the Burnsville Council will consider a swanky new senior development where each apartment will cost an average of $290,000.

Burnsville Politician Supports Five-Year Moratorium on Wolf Hunting

Keep track of local politics with Patch's weekly southeast metro legislative review.

Letter to the Editor: How Does Sequestration Impact Burnsville?

Get the skinny on how sequestration affects Burnsville from Heather Johnston, Burnsville Director of Administrative Services and CFO.

Clear Your Criminal Record with Help from Dakota County Class

The free clinic is scheduled for April 2 at the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Carries Risk for Both Sides of the Aisle, Local Pols Say

A bill authored by Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL) would define marriage as a union between two people—rather than a union between a man and a woman.

Meeting Preview: Change to Liquor Ordinance Comes Before Council

The council will also discuss the impending departure of City Manager Craig Ebeling, whose retirement is near at hand.

Burnsville Legislators Push $15 Million Investment in Minnesota Zoo

Keep track of local politics with Patch's weekly southeast metro legislative review.

South Metro Roundup: Lakeville Schools Consider Cutting Counselors

Also in this week's look around the southern suburbs: Simley shines in swimming.