John Gessner

Burnsville's efforts to control the emerald ash borer infestation include a state grant that's funding removal of 133 ash trees on private property.

Officials found bits of good news in the Oct. 1 enrollment report for School District 191, where student numbers have been dropping for years.

High crash rates at two intersections and other problems along McAndrews Road in Burnsville have Dakota County officials seeking solutions.

The city of Burnsville needs to raise spending by $2.9 million a year to meet a recommended goal for the condition of city streets.

City taxes on a median-value Burnsville home will rise by $60 next year under the 2025 levy and budget approved Tuesday by the City Council.

Firefighter-paramedic Jeff Melville works the “A” shift at Station 1. Son Evan is on the “B” shift at Station 2.

Strong connections between school and family are crucial to curtailing chronic student absenteeism, say District 191 staffers studying the problem.

Burnsville will launch a “community visioning” process to help steer the city's future. City Council members agreed to the process at a Dec. 10 work session.

Utility franchise fees on homes would double under a plan to borrow up to $105 million for expansion and renovation of Burnsville's City Hall and police station.

Local pickleball advocates rejoiced in October when Burnsville City Council members agreed to advance a long-planned pickleball complex at Alimagnet Park.