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In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Burnsville businesses appearing in viral DHS fraud videos?
  • Which Burnsville athletes and coaches defined the 2025 sports year?
  • How a Burnsville group home resident ended up in a felony case

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 12 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 12, low: 7.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 21 and low of 9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DHS social media videos sparks concerns from legal experts in Minnesota (kstp.com) — Federal agents recently visited a Burnsville daycare and a local tobacco shop during widely shared Homeland Security fraud sweeps, prompting harassment of workers and questions from legal experts. The daycare’s state license shows only minor past violations and no fraud findings, while an immigration attorney warns that publicizing these investigations online could expose DHS to legal challenges.
   

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• 2025 in review: News takes place on and off the field (hometownsource.com) — Burnsville gets several shout-outs in this 2025 sports year-in-review, from a standout state track performance by Burnsville junior Carley LaMotte to the city’s legacy at Buck Hill, where legendary coach Erich Sailer trained future U.S. Ski Team stars. The roundup also tracks big moments for nearby South Suburban Conference teams, new sports like boys volleyball, and ongoing debates over transgender athlete eligibility.
   

• Stillwater man sentenced for sexually assaulting vulnerable adult (postbulletin.com) — A vulnerable adult was reportedly picked up from a Burnsville group home and later sexually assaulted in Rochester by a Stillwater man who has now received probation. The case, involving a woman with significantly limited mental capacity, led to a felony conviction for fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and a suspended prison sentence. The most serious charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal.
   

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    Saturday January 3
  • Shakopee Library's Beans & Books at the Shakopee Brewhall
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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

  • Bloomington man, 37, charged with sexually assaulting girl; police believe there may be more victims (cbsnews.com)
  • Rodent, Bird Contamination Prompts Recall Affecting Twin Cities Grocery Stores (patch.com)
  • Somali-owned Minneapolis day care damaged in apparent burglary (kstp.com)

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