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🌱 Patch AM: How Burnsville High School’s Pathways architect is closing out her career
Make time for Developmental Hockey Ice on the Burnsville Patch calendar
Cheers Burnsville! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Burnsville High School’s Pathways architect is closing out her career
- Which 2025 decisions will shape Burnsville’s next decade?
- Why a Burnsville small-business owner wants your seat at the Capitol
Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Burnsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: A bit of freezing drizzle, temps: high: 35, low: 33.
- Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pathways pioneer, ambassador for 191 retiring (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville readers should know that longtime District 191 Pathways leader Kathy Funston is retiring this month after helping redesign Burnsville High School and expand career-focused programs across all grades. Her work built major partnerships with local businesses, the cities of Burnsville and Savage, and Inver Hills Community College, giving students more hands-on learning and even the chance to earn an associate degree on the BHS campus. 
Find out what's happening in Burnsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Dump, pickleball, road construction made news in 2025 (hometownsource.com) — From the controversial Freeway Dump sports complex to a new pickleball site at Rose Park, 2025 brought big land-use and environmental debates to Burnsville. Residents also navigated heavy I-35W road construction, honored fallen first responders, saw major crime and court cases unfold, and watched the city weigh fire service expansion, neighborhood grants, housing plans, and a large new treatment center.
• Haji seeks House seat in Burnsville (hometownsource.com) — A Burnsville small-business owner, Democrat Yusuf Haji, is running for the Minnesota House in District 55B, aiming to succeed Burnsville Rep. Kaela Berg as she seeks a congressional seat. Haji, who calls Burnsville home, says he’ll prioritize workers’ rights, gun violence prevention, affordable health care, stronger public schools, and countering anti–New American sentiment with a focus on unity and opportunity.
📸 Around Burnsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville
- Developmental Hockey Ice
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
6:00 am - Public Skating for 18 & older
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
9:00 am - Public Skating
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
11:00 am - Stick and Puck
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
11:00 am - Adult Open Hockey (18 & older only)
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
9:00 am - Public Skating
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
12:00 pm - Developmental Hockey Ice
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
6:00 am - Public Skating
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
📣 Burnsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Obstacle Course
Heritage Library , Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
10:00 am - Noon Year's Eve Party
Farmington Library , Large Meeting Room , Farmington
11:00 am - Stories and a Song
Shakopee Library
11:00 am - Winter Break Open Play
Pleasant Hill Library , Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Burnsville. Apply here.
- Trystar posted a job opening for Sr. Logistics Manager in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomington
- The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again (hometownsource.com)
- COLUMN: End of Bloomington City Council tenure is not a goodbye (hometownsource.com)
- This New 3D Chip Could Shatter the 'Memory Wall' Holding Back AI (scitechdaily.com)
Lakeville
- Local Doctor Helps Diabetic Patient Avoid Foot Amputation Through Care (usatoday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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