🌱 Patch AM: Why a Burnsville dateline matters in this NSIC hoops honor

Hi there, Burnsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Burnsville dateline matters in this NSIC hoops honor
• How a Burnsville library upgrade fits into Dakota County’s 2026 plans

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 21, low: 10.
• Thursday: A bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Izzy Moore Named NSIC North Player Of The Week (hubcityradio.com) — A women’s college basketball standout was just honored in an announcement datelined Burnsville, underscoring the city’s role as a hub for NSIC action. Senior guard Izzy Moore earned NSIC North Division Player of the Week after a big scoring, rebounding, and shooting performance against Wayne State and Augustana.
   

• 2026 Dakota County Board of Commissioners (hometownsource.com) — Dakota County leaders plan to renovate Burnhaven Library in Burnsville this year as part of a busy 2026 agenda that could affect local services and taxes. Newly elected board chair Laurie Halverson highlights major building projects, budget “hard conversations,” and transportation and social service improvements that Burnsville residents will see at the county level.
   

📸 Around Burnsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnsville

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Wednesday January 14

• Developmental Hockey Ice
  Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:00 am
• 2026 AM Coffee Break: Burnsville YMCA (January)
  Burnsville YMCA , 13850 Portland Avenue , Burnsville
  8:00 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
• Playground Projects Open House
  Burnsville Calendar , 100 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  5:00 pm
• Economic Development Commission Meeting - Canceled
  Burnsville Calendar , 100 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
  6:30 pm
• Economic Development Commission Meeting
  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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Storytime for Babies
  Heritage Library , Heritage Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
  9:30 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Pleasant Hill Library , Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
  10:00 am
• Tech Help for Seniors
  Penn Lake Library , 8800 Penn Avenue South , Bloomington
  1:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Storytime for 2s–6s
  Heritage Library , Heritage Large Meeting Room , Apple Valley
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is this your cat?
  This morning near Countrylane and Country place. He’s been hanging around under our deck. Let me know. (Nextdoor Burnsville)
• The best plumber I know just opened his own plumbing business, 20+ years in the industry!
  Fair and honest work and pricing, good communication, and won’t bend you over like the big plumbing shops do. Give him a call, no job too small!… (Nextdoor West Buck Hill Estates)

• Cassia posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Burnsville. Apply here.
• Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools posted a job opening for Automotive Technology Teacher in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• Boys hockey: Stars rally past Eastview, Jags drop third game in 2026 (hometownsource.com)
• MSP Airport's Location Is More Confusing Than You Realize (krocnews.com)
• Toyo Ramen brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Ankeny (axios.com)

Lakeville

• Detroit Lakes posts season-high score, secures 1st place Lakeville Invitational (dl-online.com)

Ok Burnsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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