Friday, May 3, 2013
Civil servants, tacos, fake margaritas and a mariachi band are expected to show up for Arbors at Ridges' Cinco de Mayo party.
Cue up the mariachi band—Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. The celebration of Mexican heritage on May 5 is sometimes mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day. However, Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in Mexican history and freedom. For the fourth consecutive year, the Arbors at Ridges assisted living campus in Burnsville will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo-themed lunch to help raise money for the Burnsville Fire Department (BFD). Tacos, chips, salsa, churros and non-alcoholic margaritas will be served. Members of the fire department will be in attendance and entertainment will include a mariachi band and a raffle. KSTP has more details about the event: The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Over the next two weeks, the intersection will be subject to drilling fire squads, in addition to several closures for construction.
Beginning Sunday, April 28, drivers may notice something odd going on near the County Road 5 and Highway 13. Over the next two weeks, a collection of fire trucks and ambulances will be in the area for fire department training. The department is taking advantage of several buildings fronting the road, which are scheduled for demolition in advance of a major overhaul of the interchange. In the interim, Burnsville Fire, Ames Construction and Minnesota Dirt Works, will use the empty to practice a variety of tactical skills. No actual fire will be used as part of the training. Read more about upcoming changes at this intersection:
Friday, February 15, 2013
Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann has asked residents to take special care on the ice this winter as temperatures fluctuate up and down.
Word to the wise: There is no safe ice. As of Feb. 4, three Minnesotans had already died as a result of crashing through weak ice. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on average, about four people died on ice during the winters from 2001 to 2011, the latest statistics available. In light of the circumstances, Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann has written up a few tips for residents. • What is Safe Ice? "There’s no such thing. You should never stand or drive on ice without being ready to react if it gives way." Jungmann wrote. • What should you do if you fall through? "You’ll hear a warning crack, probably. Try not to gasp if you fall; it causes you to inhale water. Turn back in the direction you came from and …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Officials are still assessing the damage from Saturday, when a rare November storm spawned two tornadoes that ripped through the city's central corridor.
This weekend, Burnsville resident Karen Everts came home to an astonishing sight: A giant basswood tree, upended at the roots and lying on a a better portion of her well-kept suburban ranch house. Not the best welcome after arriving home from a getaway in Branson. "We were prepared, but not to have it this bad," Everts said on Monday, noting that the kitchen was in good shape so the family's Thanksgiving could go forward as planned. "We're just lucky that no one was hurt. It could have been so much worse." The tree crashed into the house on 136th Street during Saturday's November squall, which culminated in two brief but forceful tornadoes. The twin funnel clouds cut a path through a narrow corridor stretching northeast from corner of I-…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The 25-year-old facility, located in Burnsville, is shared by Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Eagan. Each member city plans to contribute $500,000 to the project.
After nearly 25 years and thousands of live burn exercises, a 1,200-square-foot fire training facility in Burnsville is ready to crumble, according to Eagan Fire Chief Mike Scott. “We got our years out of it, and we’ve been having a lot of maintenance issues with it," Scott said. "It’s essentially just disintegrating." Which is why Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Eagan—the four cities that use the shared facility—each contributed $500,000 this year for a serious overhaul of the site, located near the intersection of Hwy. 13 and Interstate 35W in Burnsville. On Monday, the Burnsville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request to facilitate the renovation of the site. The request will likely go …
Monday, October 8, 2012
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Burnsville Fire Department Open
House is Thursday, Oct. 11, according to guest columnist and Burnsville Fire Marshal Lee LaTourelle.
One week of fire prevention just isn’t enough. Take it from me—as Burnsville’s Fire Marshal, I make fire prevention a full-time job. While preparing for the unexpected is difficult—taking action, doing what you can and making a plan can save lives. Next week, Oct. 7-13, is National Fire Prevention Week. As I’ve mentioned, I’d prefer if fire prevention were top-of-mind more than once a year—but Fire Prevention Week is a good opportunity to put it to the forefront. Take some time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, change their batteries and practice your fire escape route. And don’t forget—stop by the Fire Department’s Annual Open House. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Burnsville Fire Department Open House …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Early Sunday morning a blaze tore through Frightmares at Buck Hill, which is set to open in less than a month.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Frightmares will go forward as planned after a fire that ripped through one the set pieces a the Halloween attraction, Buck Hill officials say. According to a report on KARE 11, authorities believe the fire broke out just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, engulfing a "temporary structure." There are three such buildings on the Frightmares grounds, the Fright Factory, the Orcahrd Manor Dead & Breakfast, or the Bellharm Lovejoy Asylum. “The fire destroyed the Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum, one of four houses and many other attractions at Frightmares at Buck Hill. No one was injured in the fire,” said a statement from the company, as reported by Sun Thisweek. The …
Monday, September 3, 2012
No one injured as firefighters from four departments battle blaze in single-family residence.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us An early evening blaze swept through a single-family residence in Apple Valley on Friday, drawing firefighters from several nearby cities. A police spokesman directing traffic at the scene said there were no injuries in the three-alarm fire, which took place at 5961 139th St. W., near the intersection of 140th Street West and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Neighbors said the fire began at around 6:30 p.m. A strong odor of smoke permeated the neighborhood, and a column of smoke was visible from at least a mile south. In addition to Apple Valley, firefighters from Eagan, Burnsville and Rosemount responded to the blaze. Watch Patch for more details on this …
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Burnsville Fire Department was called to a brief blaze on Sunday night.
Summit Park Apartments became an emergency scene after a car fire broke out in the complex's underground garage on Sunday night, prompting an evacuation. Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann said that the blaze was already out by the time fire crews arrived at 12501 Portland Avenue South at 9:20 p.m. Heavy smoke lingered in the in the garage, however, and tenants had to stay out while the BFD ventilated the area. There were no reported injuries. The fire cause has not been determined yet, Jungmann said.
The Burnsville Fire Department was called to a brief blaze on Sunday night.
Summit Park Apartments became an emergency scene after a car fire broke out in the complex's underground garage on Sunday night, prompting an evacuation. Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann said that the blaze was already out by the time fire crews arrived at 12501 Portland Avenue South at 9:20 p.m. Heavy smoke lingered in the in the garage, however, and tenants had to stay out while the BFD ventilated the area. There were no reported injuries. The fire cause has not been determined yet, Jungmann said.
JOE KOHAUT
10:20 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
That tornado flew right past the Hurricane that just opened in Burnsville.... more ›