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What's up Burnsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did 300 Burnsville High students walk out of class?
  • How a late-night Burnsville apartment fire sent a star back to ICU
  • From Burnsville kitchen table to 41-year-old Olympic hopeful—what’s next?

Also on today's calendar: X-mas Blues Party with the Greazy Gravy Band at Tavern 13 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 2 and low of -16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 6, low: 1.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 31 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. District 191 reacts to immigration enforcement (hometownsource.com) — Hundreds of Burnsville High School students recently walked out in protest of federal immigration enforcement, prompting a strong message of unity and support from District 191 leaders. At the Dec. 11 School Board meeting, officials emphasized the dignity of every student and highlighted inclusive community events like Tinsels, Treats and Giving at Diamondhead Education Center.
   

2. Alexander O'Neal back in hospital after apartment fire (stlamerican.com) — An apartment fire in Burnsville sent soul singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife back to the hospital just hours after he’d returned from intensive care for serious lung and heart issues. The blaze, which started in a third-floor unit and destroyed four apartments, remains under investigation while most other residents have since gone back home.
   

3. At 41, Lindsey Vonn Is Redefining What an Athlete Can Be (skimag.com) — Burnsville plays a key role in Lindsey Vonn’s story, as she first declared her Olympic dream at her family’s kitchen table there at age nine. Now 41 and coming off a partial knee replacement, she’s mounting a high-profile comeback toward the 2026 Cortina Olympics, redefining how long elite athletes—especially women—can compete at the top level.
   

4. Lindsey Vonn was once America's fastest skier. At 41, can she do it again? (nbcnews.com) — Burnsville gets a proud shout-out as Lindsey Vonn recalls first skiing there at age two, a passion now driving her unlikely Olympic comeback at 41. After partial knee-replacement surgery and years of injuries, she’s back chasing downhill speed, training intensely and targeting the 2026 Winter Games in Italy for one last shot at medals.
   

5. ICE Leaves 7-Year-Old Boy Without His Parents After Raid on Their Home (mundonow.com) — An ICE raid at a home on McAndrews Road in Burnsville left a 7-year-old boy separated from his detained parents and terrified relatives describing agents breaking doors and pointing weapons. Family members, all U.S. citizens, say they’re still assessing damage and emotional fallout while awaiting information about the four people taken into custody.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • STEM Saturday: Snowstorm in a Jar
    Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
    10:00 am
  • Waggin' Tales
    Children's Area, Wescott Library
    10:00 am
  • Open Today — The Works Museum
    The Works Museum , 9740 Grand Ave S , Bloomington
    10:00 am
  • Rangoli Art
    Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge , 1200 Stassen Lane , West St. Paul
    10:00 am

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