This week, the Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's 'Affordable Health Care Act' does not violate the Constitution. In response, some conservatives are threatening to move to Canada or cut employee health plans altogether.
Emma is just one of the many cats and dogs waiting to be adopted through Last Hope pet rescue.
When the summer gets hot, the hot get cool.
Tour this week's featured property.
Police say Marcus Eugene Brown repeatedly slapped the victim, then left, taking almost two dozen of her prescription pain pills with him.
Police say Dustin Adams Roose grabbed his victim by the throat, pinned her against the wall and then head-butted her.
A British court refused to extradite a man accused of sex crimes in Dakota County, on the grounds that the state's "draconian" civil commitment program. It's not the first time the program has faced criticism. What do you think?
Daron Van Helden is leaving the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce after 10 years with the organization.
English justices decided that Shawn Sullivan could only be returned to the U.S. if the Dakota and Hennepin County attorneys agreed to forego indefinite civil commitment as a penalty—which the British courts view as a violation of Sullivan's human rights.
Party down with the judges this weekend as they sample local cuisine.
The media company has built onto both its Burnsville and Fridley offices to make way for more jobs.
Dakota County is offering reduced-rate vaccinations for children over the month of July.
Burnsville resident and political unknown Milton Walden may challenge Democratic contender and endorsed candidate Sandy Masin in a primary this summer.
A week after floodwaters inundated the northeast corner of the state, organizations around the Twin Cities are pitching in to help out. Here’s how you can give back.
In honor of July 4, the Patch staff went out to find the most delightful, most wacky patriot garb to be had in Burnsville. Here's where to shop until you're red, white and blue in the face.
The horse has been treated for a laceration but is otherwise okay and just sore, Canterbury Park officials said.
From canoeing and paddleboards, to fishing, swimming and hiking, Dakota County parks can help you enjoy the outdoors over the Fourth of July week.
Rev. Frederick Hagen died on June 21, the day he took his vows in 1964.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency warns residents to take precautions against hazardous levels of ozone.
Consulting firm Decision Resources, Ltd. reported that most of the residents they talked to were happy with the way things are going in Burnsville. Do the results of the survey match your experience?
Burnsville Patch's local bloggers play an important role on our website, and we're always looking for more.
Drivers should avoid Highway 13, which will be under heavy construction from June 29 to July 2.
The exercise equipment company recently opened its first Minnesota locations in Burnsville and Maple Grove.
Find out what's going on in the Burnsville area over the next seven days.
An early-week storm wreaked havoc in much of the South Metro area, but that wasn't the only thing to happen last week. Find out what else happened around the area.
A weekend of racing sports cars draws a happy summer crowd.
Eli is one of many cats and dogs available for adoption through Last Hope pet rescue.
The closures are expected to shut down portions of the freeway between Lone Oak Road and Hwy. 13 on Monday morning.
A performance of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is scheduled for Caponi Art Park at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 24.
Check out the art, participate in activities and eat a variety of food at the 18th annual festival this year.
The BP at Southcross and Buck Hill is at a prime location, just off the highway. What would you like to see there? Leave your ideas in the comments section below.
Potential candidates will have just 15 days to put their bid in for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board.
Police say Peter Harold Stevens Jr. stole 67 DVDs, a notebook computer and a car from the home on June 8, then pawned the computer and DVDs.
Two Amur tiger cubs were born June 17 at the Minnesota Zoo. Only one survived the first few days and is now being hand-raised by zoo staff.
Who is at fault for a bus monitor who has been verbally abused and brought to tears? It's simple: Blame the kids, then blame yourself.
Police say Lance Joseph Weingartz broke a window to get into the home, then tried to keep the woman staying there from calling 911.
The BBB has issued an alert, warning consumers away from Darn Toothy Sam, a Burnsville company which has allegedly threatened to charge customers who report their complaints.
City officials took a rain check on one resident's proposal to legalize beekeeping in Burnsville, on the grounds that the council has too little time to consider the measure.
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Police say Joseph Thomas Beran was in possession of a stolen car when they arrested him at a Burnsville apartment complex.