In her annual address on Thursday, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz reassured the public that Burnsville's best times are up the road, in spite of pervasive economic gloom.
Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom said the number of juvenile crimes prosecuted in Burnsville dropped from 206 in 2010 to 179 last year.
Districts in Minnesota are awaiting more details after the state received a waiver from federal requirements.
A list of locals who graduated from college or university recently.
Not all are happy with an ambitious plan to add onto the teen center.
Look out! Feb. 14 is upon us. Here are some ideas to keep you in your loved one's good graces and out of the doghouse.
Dakota County and Met Council officials disagree, not on design of bus itself, but over how the buses should look.
The District 196 school board approved Superintendent Jane Berenz's new contract by a 6-1 vote.
Discussions of the district's capital expenditures and changes to the district calendar also are on the agenda for Monday's school board meeting.
The annual south metro father-daughter dance drew families from across the region.
There are alternatives for those who are single, or just hate the whole cards-and-candy routine.
A roundup of events in the Burnsvile area during the working week.
It's possible to enjoy romance while still being frugal.
Find out what's going on in Burnsville and beyond.
QJ is one of almost 50 kids waiting for a mentor through Apple Valley-based organization Kids 'n Kinship.
The high school senior spoke to reporters on Wednesday, says God put her in the situation to help others.
The North Star State has produced more than its share of heartthrobs.
Andrew Talks allegedly threatened a woman with knives in front of the couple's two children, aged 2 and 4.
A roundup of college and university students from the Burnsville area who have maintained a high GPA.
Tashanda Boclair and Yolanda Coombs allegedly loaded a cart full of merchandise, walked out, and began loading the goods into a BMW.
Business owners are encouraged to claim listings in Patch Places to better promote their business and inform Burnsville Patch readers.
Conservative voters expressed concern that Romney is 'too liberal.'
Rick Santorum took first, followed by Ron Paul, leaving GOP heavyweights Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich in the dust.
Samuel Okon Edem allegedly used his position in the company's accounts payable department to fraudulently siphon thousands of dollars to his brother, Ernest O. Edem.
Where to go and what to do — whether you vote Dem, GOP or Whig (really)!
Neon colors and retro fashions were aplenty at Burnsville's winter dance
Rahn Elementary celebrated its new direction with a Cirque du Soleil-inspired outpouring of music and dance.
Find the newest listings to hit the market in Burnsville.
Romances colored by their historical settings, and recommended by Galaxie Library staff, create memorable tales for a February read.
The Twin Cities region is in the throes what could be one of the warmest winters on record. Like it? Hate it? Take our poll.
Levy dollars are being used to establish a stronger district-wide wireless network.
Hwy. 13 from Burnsville to West St. Paul will be resurfaced in 2012, according to a report in the Star Tribune.
Republican legislators from Burnsville came out swinging during the first week of session.
Robert Lee Coleman is accused of assaulting a woman last week and then threatening to kill her and two young children if she called police.
The presidential hopeful will visit with Tim Pawlenty during his event in Eagan on Wednesday.
Logan Kent and Camille Benson will head up the royal court for Snow Week 2012.
From 2008 to 2010, Dakota County had 15 alcohol-related deaths and 42 alcohol-related injuries.
Another batch of Burnsville High School students have committed to major universities.
A roundup of events in the week ahead.
Mentor Rose and Mary, or another child, through Kids 'n Kinship.