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In today's newsletter:

• How will Burnhaven Library’s renovation fit into Dakota County’s big 2026?
• How did Burnsville skiers stack up at the big Loppet Invite?

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Strong winds subsiding, with a high of 22 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: A bit of afternoon snow, temps: high: 30, low: 23.
• Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 29 and low of 1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Dakota County Board of Commissioners (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville residents can look forward to a renovated Burnhaven Library as one of Dakota County’s major 2026 projects, alongside new facilities and greenway expansions in nearby cities. County commissioners also chose new leadership and outlined plans for transportation upgrades, election administration, and a transparent approach to budgeting and property tax impacts.
   

• Nordic skiing: ISD 196's Lyon takes first at Loppet Invite (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville and Burnsville/Shakopee Nordic skiers turned in solid performances at the Loppet High School Invite and a South Suburban Conference race, with several athletes placing in the top 50 and relay teams reaching the finals. The story highlights standout finishes from Burnsville-area skiers alongside strong results from neighboring Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley/Eastview, and ISD 196 competitors.
   

📸 Around Burnsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville

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Wednesday January 14

• Economic Development Commission Meeting
  Burnsville Calendar , 100 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:30 pm
• Economic Development Commission Meeting - Canceled
  Burnsville Calendar , 100 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 15

• Developmental Hockey Ice
  Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:00 am
• Adult Open Hockey (18 & older only)
  Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  8:30 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
• Community Wellness Workshop: Supporting A Loved One in Crisis
  Burnsville Calendar , 14275 Newton Ave , Burnsville
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Developmental Hockey Ice
  Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Storytime for 2s–6s
  Heritage Library , Heritage Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
  10:00 am
• Books & Beyond: Silly Stories
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Teen Gaming
  Kaposia Library , Kaposia Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
  2:30 pm
• Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group
  Pleasant Hill Library , Pleasant Hill Large Conference Room (Old Mill Ruins) , Apple Valley
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, I wanted to send out a reminder that I do Rover out of my house.
  I have an active Golden Retriever that loves to play with new friends. Please let me know if you are interested or would like a meet and greet… (Nextdoor Parkwood South)
• A car fire on 35W Northbound near Cliff Road has blocked two lanes, causing traffic jams back through the Burnsville Split.
  7:26AM on Jan 12: Car fire reported on NB35W at Cliff Road in Burnsville. (Nextdoor )

• ABM Industries posted a job opening for Part-time Cleaner - Nights in Burnsville. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• Bloomington hotel employee fired after doxxing ICE guests (alphanews.org)
• Minnesota justices urged to expand patient privacy to include hospital room number (courthousenews.com)
• Mile posts: Items on Kassie Parker, Cailie Hughes, Mason Tope, Karissa Schweizer, Wesley Kiptoo, Ryan Ford, Millie Hill (desmoinesregister.com)

Lakeville

• Lakeville North Panthers pull ahead in the third to defeat Shakopee Sabers - The Rink Live (therinklive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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