Edward Kraemer & Sons has been chosen by the Department of Natural Resources to build five huge gates which will hopefully stem the spread of Asian carp.
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.
Registration for Dakota Curling Club's spring league is now open.
Though there's still some snow on the ground, spring is in full swing at the Minnesota Zoo.
Houseguest Tyler Christopher Jones, 22, allegedly attacked his host during fight over an impromptu party.
A bill that changes the way state aid is calculated could start money flowing into city coffers again.
Valley Natural Foods is hosting several free gardening classes in April and May.
Burnsville High students were nominated in 13 different categories for the Upper Midwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Regional Student Production Awards.
Jonathan Thomas Lahr died of blunt force injuries to his head and neck following a fight with his roommate, Samuel Walter Petersen.
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.
Late this week and into next week could be the prime days of 2013 for syrup enthusiasts looking to tap into a Minnesota tradition.
The DFL is planning its annual fundraising picnic.
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.
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.
At the start of the new month the district will begin taking applications for the seat lately held by Board Member Paula Teiken.
Six percent of Dakota County adults have the disease—and many aren’t aware they have it. Tuesday’s ‘Diabetes Alert Day’ is a good time to consider whether you’re at risk.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District is going ahead with an expansion of the strings program, though some have raised concerns about whether the program is financially viable over the long term.
Arthur Chappell's first sex trafficking conviction was overturned in 2012 on a technicality, but after a retrial and conviction, he was sentenced Friday to 28 years.
January jobless rate not seasonally adjusted.
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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.
Seven people with ties to Burnsville died this week.
Aug. 10, 1951 - March 19, 2013
Burnsville tennis nuts take note: A plan to build an indoor court complex on the east edge of Shakopee is taking root.
There's a reason that fluffy, cuddly lop is giving you the thousand-yard-stare.
Also in this week's roundup: Rice County rundown and our weekly dumb criminal.
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.
Amanda Pius was recognized for a distinctive self-portrait in acrylic paint.
Police have located a 23-year-old woman previously thought to be held captive against her will.
The "30 Rock" star gave Burnsville Performing Arts Center an uncensored show full of his trademarked dirty humor.
Southwind Village Apartments, a complex just off of Crystal Lake Road West, has officially changed hands.
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The heavyweight stand-up will play a show at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center this Saturday.