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Teacher Appreciation, Child Victims Act, Future of Marriage: Best of the Blogs
Here are this week's posts from Burnsville bloggers.

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Monday
Law as a Magic Elixir
The Safe and Supporting Minnesota Schools Act crystalizes why legislation goes wrong. (Donald Lee)
Find out what's happening in Burnsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Spring Clean Your 401(k)
You can Spring Clean your 401(k) too! (Ric Lager)
Find out what's happening in Burnsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Child Victims Act
A legislative update from Rep. Sandra Masin. (Sandra Masin)
Senator Dan Hall's legislative update
Last week the Minnesota Senate attempted to pass, failed, re-attempted and subsequently succeeded in passing its massive new tax increase bill. (Dan Hall)
Tuesday
National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6th-10th
"The best teachers teaches for their hearts, not from the books." ~Unknown Author. (KinderCare Learning Center)
Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?
Should you take the plunge? Some things to think about before you do. (Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development)
Wednesday
The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll
Come to our 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll benefitting Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy! We will have fun for all ages and abilities! (MN Chapter of FSMA)
Thursday
The Future of Marriage
What is the future of marriage? (Donald Lee)
Where will home buyers in Dakota County come from next?
It is possible to get a mortgage after Short Sale or Foreclosure? (Sheryl Petrashek)
Friday
May is Time for Mulch Madness!
Do-it-yourself landscaping tips/resources from the VP and professionals at Patio Town in Oakdale, Burnsville and Brooklyn Park and its design/build division, Villa Landscapes. (John Glockner)
Helping Youth THRIVE!
Mentors at Kids 'n Kinship attended a training this week on helping youth thrive. Find out what the latest research says! (Ingrid Henry)
Junior Achievement Summer Camps make learning about business fun!
Registration now open for Junior Achievement Summer Camps. (Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest)
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