Sunday, May 13, 2012
A Tony award nomination for Burnsville native and Eagan High School graduate Laura Osnes is also included among top south metro stories from last week.
Though you might live or work in Burnsville, chances are you traveling to or through our neighboring communities as well. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link. New Retail Development on Fischer Mining Property Moves Forward The Apple Valley City Council approved plans for lots for a new Menards and another retail business, as well as four more mixed-business lots, at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Flagstaff Avenue. Eastview High School Named 5th Best in Minnesota Eastview High School has been named the fifth best public high school in Minnesota—and the 395th best in the country—by U.S. News …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Odds are there is good fishing not far from your front door.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Write for Local Voices The Minnesota 2012 fishing opener is this Saturday, May 12. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has put together a compact guide to the opener to help you find what you need to know. With more than 250 lakes in the metro area managed for fisheries and nearly 300 miles of good-sized streams and rivers, anglers would be hard-pressed to find another major urban area with such a wealth of fishing opportunities. Take the Mississippi River, for instance. Flowing through the heart of the metro, its northern reaches are well known as a top-notch bass fishery. Then there’s "Pool 2," the area between the dams at St. Paul and Hastings. A few decades ago…
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo came to Lakeville on Sunday, May 6.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Despite the threat of rain, most riders agreed: conditions were ideal for this year's 46th Annual Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo. More than 3,000 participants took off from Lakeville North High School by 9 a.m. and Jon Ridge, the executive director of Hostelling International, which organizes the ride, said the mood among this year's riders was excellent. "It's shaping out to be a great event," he said. Part race, part bike adventure, the Minnesota Ironman explores Lakeville and some of its southern neighbors by way of five different courses, including 17, 30, 50, 68 and 100 mile routes. "It's for racers and it's for the family," Ridge …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Thousands of bicyclists will converge on Lakeville Sunday, May 6, for one of the nation's largest bike rides.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Nearly 4,000 enthusiasts are expected to decend on Lakeville Sunday, May 6, for the 46th annual Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride. The event, which begins and finishes at Lakeville North High School, offers four distance options—17, 30, 50, 68 and 100 milers. New last year, the ride is a Minnesota Gran Fondo, a timed bike event. Over 300 volunteers will be on hand as participants can view sponsor displays and enjoy food and beverages before heading out. "Its been around since '67... started by Lake Calhoun," said Susan Willis of the Ironman staff last year. "Its been in Lakeville for 13 years, I think. Lakeville seems to like us and we're glad to be here."
Monday, April 30, 2012
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring sister Patch sites last week.
Though you might live or work in Burnsville, chances are you traveling to or through our neighboring communities as well. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link. Minnesota Twins Recognize Apple Valley 6th Grader's Best-Dad Essay The Twins were touched by sixth-grader Deleena Simon's tribute to her father, who has raised her as a single parent since her mother died of breast cancer when she was one-and-a-half years old. She's one of 60 students the Minnesota Twins recognized as top writers in this year's Father-of-the-Year essay contest, which yielded more than 4,100 entries from kids across the state. …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sen. Dan Hall contributed to the omnibus liquor bill, which will bring beer sales to the U of M's TCF Bank Stadium.
A spokesperson for Gov. Mark Dayton says Dayton plans to sign a bill that would allow beer sales to the general public at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, according to several Twin Cities news outlets, including Minnesota Public Radio. The omnibus liquor bill, whose chief sponsor in the Minnesota Senate is Dist. 37 Sen. Chris Gerlach, passed the Minnesota House of Representatives this week, by a vote of 115-13. The bill combines liquor-related provisions proposed by different legislators, including at least one from Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall (R), who authored a bill imposing licensing and fees on wine educators and those who conduct in-store wine-tastings. Hall is also listed as a member of the senate conference committee. …
Monday, April 23, 2012
The Hornets attempted a comeback late in the game, but ultimately fell 9-4 to the Blaze.
Mayor Jim Hovland was on hand to help the Edina girls softball team celebrate their home opener Tuesday, April 17, at Pamela Park. Unfortunately for the Hornets, a heavy dose of hometown pride wasn't enough to overcome the aggressive bunting and base running of the Burnsville Blaze. Burnsville had a strong showing throughout, scoring runs in every inning but the third and seventh. The Hornets were slow to start, but appeared to be mounting a comeback late in the game. After being shut out by the Blaze for the first four innings, they came back to score a pair of runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. The bases were loaded in the sixth, but the Blaze ultimately held out to stop the Hornets from capitalizing on their strong play. Hits by …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
After a new stadium bill was defeated in a House committee, a team spokesperson said "this sends a strong message to the Vikings and the NFL.” He did not elaborating. What do you think it means for the Vikings franchise?
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Tuesday, April 17
A “Hail Mary” pass may be about the only chance the Minnesota Vikings have left to get a stadium bill passed this session. The House Government Operations and Elections Committee failed to approve a bill that calls for funding a new stadium that would house the NFL team. The vote was 9-6 with five DFLers and four Republicans voting against the plan. Five Republicans and one DFLer voted for the bill. Sponsored by Rep. Morrie Lanning (R-Moorhead), HF2810 calls a for a $975 million fixed-roof stadium to be built on the Metrodome site. The team would cover $427 million of construction costs; the state $398 million; and Minneapolis $150 million. The team has played in the downtown Minneapolis stadium since 1982, but team officials say the …
The students signed on with NCAA Division I and II schools.
Burnsville High School announced that five student athletes signed National Letters of Intent last Wednesday, indicating that they would play their respective sports at the NCAA Division I or II level colleges and universities. They are: • Teeka Thompson - Girls Basketball at North Iowa Area Community College • Jessica Buck - Girls Basketball at Jamestown College • Bo Hellquist - Baseball at the University of Minnesota, Duluth • Tyler Hill - Baseball at Truman State • Cole O'Brien - cross country/track at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities This is just the latest group of students to sign. Ten other students signed letters of intent with major athletic programs over the current school year — with one round of signings in November and …
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Sarah Larson is a two-sport standout for the Blaze.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Sarah Larson SCHOOL: Burnsville High School What sports do you play during the year? Tennis and Nordic Skiing. Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Roger Federer. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Athletic, spunky, optimistic. What is your favorite movie? Shooter. Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? My third year of tennis, I played #1 singles and played a girl whom I should have lost by a lot. However, I won the match on a shot that she tried to put in my face, but because of my sick reflexes, I blocked the ball and put it in the corner. Best match ever!! What’s an item you’d like to check off your bucket list in the next year? Go to Alaska to …
