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Nearly 220 third-grade students from throughout Burnsville completed the statement "I Love Burnsville because….." for the "I Love Burnsville Week" Essay Contest. The Burnsville City Council, along with contest sponsor Firefly Credit Union, presented the winners at the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting.
Essay winners were awarded $50 from Firefly Credit Union and their school received an additional $50 donation to be used in the child's name for a useful purpose. Honorable Mentions received $25.
The Essay Contest is part of the "I Love Burnsville Week" celebration with wide-ranging events allowing for participation from a wide cross-section of the city.
2018 Essay Contest Winners, Honorable Mention, Principals & City Council
Download the essay contest form (PDF).
Information on the next Essay Contest will be available in 2019.
Minnesota state law requires that the three highest paid positions be posted annually for the City of Burnsville. Effective January 14, 2019: City Manager - $170,000; Police Chief - $148,963, and Fire Chief - $148,963.