On the eve of Thanksgiving, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and others ushered in the holidays with the annual Winter Lighting Ceremony.
Where to go and what to do if everything goes wrong.
Police say Jason Brian Siegfried filled a shopping cart, then walked out of the store with more than $1,500 worth of merchandise.
Not going over the river and through the woods? Here's how to make the most of home sweet home.
Should sex education be taught in schools and to what extent?
This story and others in a round up of recent court news.
However you plan to arrive at your holiday destination, we have a definitive guide.
The Blazettes dominated the high kick at the Burnsville Dance Team Invitational on Saturday, one of the earliest competitions of the season.
These events and more from this week's Patch roundup.
Sixteen-year-old Jessica is looking for a mentor couple who she can talk with.
The Blaze took 16th at the Class AA meet in Minneapolis on Saturday
Whether you're looking to settle down or just window shopping, Burnsville Patch has it covered with our weekly roundup of homes open to the public.
Once again, the National Weather Service has issued a forecast for snow this weekend. Will it be the real thing or a red herring?
In October, the number of homes glutting the market dropped for the third month in a row.
ISD 191 was one of just 11 Minnesotan schools to be recognized by the College Board.
In the lead up to the holidays, Burnsville residents will be able give to the needy online, via a free charity concert or send it to Burnsville High.
Each week, Burnsville Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.
What should be done to protect kids from television's blood, gore, bad language and sex?
This weekend: Rock, swing, wine and lots and lot of dancing.
These events and more in the weekly Patch roundup.
Contribute your photos, ideas and poll answers to shape our story of the season.
As part of the re-dedication of the Dakota County Historical Society's expanded Vietnam veteran exhibit scheduled for Nov. 17, Patch will feature three stories from the collection.
On Friday, the school saluted members of the military, past and present, at its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Burnsville's hike in burglaries and assaults counter declines statewide and nationwide.
Richard Chip Dougherty, who was charged in 2008 with 150 felonies after a DUI traffic stop in Florida, now faces Dakota County charges of drug possession and possession of burglary or theft tools.
A roundup of recent property transactions in the Burnsville area.
Angelique June Peterson is charged with felony identity theft, credit-card fraud and theft in two separate cases.
Insiders hope the Burnsville facility becomes a regional magnet.
On Wednesday, seven of Burnsville High's brightest athletes committed to universities in the upper Midwest.
Voters approved 10 more years of funding for School District 191 by a margin of more than two to one.
Darnell Cleveland Harris faces a felony drug charge after police say they found marijuana and Oxycodone on him last week.
Our first submission of the season.
The first snowfall of the season is expected to sweep over south and central Minnesota.
A quick guide to the levy renewal referendum. Find out where to go and how to register at the polls.
The county is looking for Dakota County writers to showcase their work in January.
Find out what's going on this week in Burnsville.
Corey Triplett Hanson was initially arrested Oct. 30 for domestic assault and criminal damage to property. He was arrested again on two felony charges of domestic assault.
The Blaze finished behind champion Stillwater in the final standings.
Fire departments across the country encourage residents to change smoke alarm batteries the day you change your clocks.