Blogs: Burnsville

Gideon Pond Elementary spent up to two years picking its own school apart on purpose, and it just got named a Minnesota School of Excellence.

MVTA runs four south-metro park-and-rides to the State Fair Aug. 27-Sept. 7. $6 round trip. Free parking. Here's which lot to use.

Burnsville's Festival & Fire Muster runs Sept. 10-12 with Free & Easy Band, Kat Perkins Country Roads, Femmes of Rock, a Friday drone show and Saturday fireworks. Here's the schedule, locations, shuttle information and what costs extra.

Burnsville is getting ready to redraw its long-range growth guide, and the Planning Commission could lead the work.

Burnsville just counted up every piece of land it owns — and 22 lots could become the city's next single-family homes.

Burnsville's newest smoothie shop opens Saturday, Aug. 1 with $3.99 smoothies all day, free swag, and a shot at a $150 gift card.

Burnsville's got a ton in the works, from a new Kwik Trip and a bigger Chick-fil-A to an entertainment venue and a wave of cannabis shops. Here's the whole list by status.

Burnsville said yes to Big Hits at the Gateway, a big driving-range-and-pickleball complex. But it's built on an old dump, the state is suing over the cleanup, and no ground has broken. Here's the real status.

Hawaiian plate lunch is coming to Burnsville — Mo' Bettahs opens July 13, and they're handing out free plates this weekend.

Burnsville's Burnhaven Library is mid-remodel — and when it reopens in 2027, expect quiet rooms, kids' play space, and possibly honeycrisp trees out back.