Mayor Elizabeth Kautz says her opponent is behind an anonymous group called the "Coalition of Better Business in Burnsville," which recently targeted her in a smear campaign, but foe Jerry Willenburg says he has no part in it.
Capt. Eric Gieseke will take over for Police Chief Bob Hawkins, who is retiring on Nov. 30.
According to a recent poll, Muslim voters are more inclined to vote for the Democratic Party, but not all are sold on President Barack Obama: In October, a quarter said they were undecided about the presidential race.
Police say Kevin Michael Slominski became enraged when his ex-girlfriend told him their relationship was over, broke down her door, assaulted her and fled with her cell phone.
Patch's election 2012 voter's guide for residents of Burnsville and Savage: where to vote, how to vote, when to vote, and other voting information.
Innovative Office Solutions and EAC Product Development snagged spots on Inc. 5000, a yearly ranking of U.S. business.
This week's featured property is a petite Victorian-era home in Savage that is priced to sell at $29,900—less than a brand new Ford Taurus.
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The results are in (mostly): Check out Burnsville Patch's one-stop-shop for results from Burnsville and Savage.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will be mobbed with ghosts, ghouls and goblins this Wednesday, when the chain will offer discounted food to those in costume.
Steven Michael Toms, 35, a well-known trainer at Lifetime Fitness, died on Oct. 30.
Wesley Rayvon Johnson, who was convicted of robbery in 2011, has been charged with illegally possessing a pistol in north Minneapolis.
The two sparred in an on-air debate hosted by MPR on Monday morning. It was the first and only debate in the Second Congressional District race.
The state's deer hunting season begins on Nov. 3, and officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say the take should be good due to a spike in the deer population.
Hint: It's not candy corn.
Both the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce and Congressman John Kline's office have moved less than half a mile west after being pushed out of Parkway Place.
This weekend, a cheer competition at Lakeville North turned into giant, spontaneous dance party.
In honor of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, residents can drop off shoes from Monday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 18 at locations in Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville.
As of Monday, Burnsville residents are now free to enjoy recreational fires.
Nadir I. Ombabi, 57, died Monday morning in a seven-vehicle crash on westbound 494 near France Avenue.
City officials are in talks with a hotel ownership group that hopes to buy the so-called AAA property, which adjoins the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.
In other news from around the South Metro, a construction worker is killed at Fort Snelling and two more Minnesotans contract fungal meningitis.
In other crime news from across the South Metro region, an Apple Valley man is charged with strangling a woman, and a Burnsville man is convicted of trafficking underage girls.
Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies. The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting.
Have you been wondering if now is the time to sell and buy a bigger home? Increasing home prices and low interest rates are offering some incredible opportunities.
Great tips on the short sale process for buyers as well as sellers. This is a must read before you jump into buying or selling a short sale.
A bankrupt Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee is selling 14 metro area locations, according to the Star Tribune.
Avoid a sugar-fueled, post-Halloween meltdown: Fairview Clinics will buy your child's excess candy.
Workers ar Red Lion are cleaning up after a small fire on Sunday left the liquor store with lots of smoke damage.
Tour this week's featured property, a roomy rambler for less than $100,000.
At least 100 people showed up to welcome Burnsville's first Walmart into town—a prototype store that runs leaner and greener than those that came before.
Launching in March, Bikeverywhere, a bicyclist community website offering Burnsville, Twin Cities, Minnesota and Upper Midwest riders interactive route planning and printing services.
Burnsville Senior Natalie Muench was one of five Dakota County girls named to the Minnesota Girls 2A All-State Team on Sunday.
The local housing market seems to have turned a corner, with higher prices, faster sales and a declining backlog of properties.
These dark mornings might have you wondering: When does Daylight Savings Time end?
The new patient is a male in his 60s. The infection has been traced to steroids produced in Massachusetts and used at clinics in Fridley, Edina, Shakopee and Maple Grove.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
On Wednesday, a federal jury found Arthur J. Chappell, 40, guilty of trafficking underage girls through Craigslist and Backpage, as well as possession and production of child pornography.
Police say Marvin Robert Uecker Jr. fired a revolver through the door of a Burnsville hotel room, and the bullet pierced the door across the hall, frightening a man and a woman and causing them to flee the hotel.