Create Your Life Safety Profile

Help us help you when seconds count. Your profile tells us important information about your family, pets, property and special needs in the event of an emergency.

Recreational Bon Fire Permit

Nothing says "Minnesota Summer" like a camp fire. Residents who have recreational fires on their property must get a Recreational Burning Permit annually.

Questions about smoke alarms?

Smoke alarms need to be installed in every bedroom and on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide detectors need to be installed on every floor of the home and within 10 feet of sleeping areas.

Faith & Blue

Join our Police team for crafts, games, snacks and great conversation on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Cliff Fen Park! Faith & Blue is a national initiative facilitating safer communities through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Homeowners Workshop

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer, or planning to hire a licensed contractor, we'll provide tips, tricks and information to help set expectations on home projects at the Homeowners Workshop on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste and Shredding Drop-Off

Dakota County residents are invited to drop off a variety of unwanted items to be properly disposed and sensitive documents needed to be shredded during the annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day and Shredding Event on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m - 2 p.m.

Join the Black Dog Watershed Management Commission

We’re looking for community members interested in being part of a team that prioritizes the quality of our local water to join the Black Dog Watershed Management Commission. If that's you - check out our opportunity and apply by Oct. 9.

Help Plan the Future of Burnsville Parks

Do you have ideas about Burnsville parks? We want to hear them! We are taking a comprehensive look at our park system and planning for future development, activation and maintenance for spaces that reflect the wants and needs of our community.

Halloween Fest

Boys and ghouls of all ages are invited to an illuminated trick-or-treat trail with music, entertainment and of course candy on Friday, Oct. 27! Costumes are highly encouraged.

Community Risk Reduction: Opioid Overdose

Join our Behavioral Health and Community Risk Reduction teams to talk about opioid overdose. We'll examine signs to look for, who is at risk, what to expect from emergency response and what you should do if you are with someone who needs help.

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Share Your Ideas On Energy Efficiency

Our Energy Action Plan team is looking for your ideas and perspectives to help them develop goals on ways our community can save money on energy costs, increase public access to renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gasses.

Howl-O-Ween and Costume Contest

Bring on fall with pumpkins and puppy costumes at Howl-O-Ween in partnership with People of Alimagnet Caring for K9s (PACK). There will be a puppy parade through a Haunted Forest, a "Trick for Treats" station, pet-themed vendors and a costume contest.

Lawns Reimagined Workshop

Learn how to turn your yard into a pollinator haven and create a low-maintenance lawn on Oct. 25. In this free workshop, you'll learn the benefits of meadow lawns and pollinator lawns and how to install and maintain.

Halloween Skate Party

Skate around to Monster Mash and your favorite Halloween tunes, trick-or-treat around the Ice Center on Oct. 29 from noon - 1:30 p.m. and get your name into prize drawings while having a spook-tacular time. Skating is free; rentals will be available - $5.

Burnsville in Brief

In August, we focused on emergency planning and training, had a blast at Night to Unite parties, hosted the Gay Softball World Series and honored Officer Riviere as a DWI All-Star.

MyBurnsville - get the app!

Everything Burnsville is now at your fingertips! Discover upcoming community events, report concerns like a streetlight outage or pay your water bill. New to the City? Check out the Neighborhood Info button and so much more! Download from your app store.

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Glow Golf

We're hosting our first Glow Golf event on Friday, Oct. 27. Join us for a round with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and glow sticks. Registration includes a ball, a glow stick, a brat and hot chocolate. Register at the club house or calling 952-641-1370.

Halloween Fest

Boys and ghouls of all ages are invited to an illuminated trick-or-treat trail with music, entertainment and of course candy on Friday, Oct. 27! Costumes are highly encouraged.

Howl-O-Ween and Costume Contest

Bring on fall with pumpkins and puppy costumes at Howl-O-Ween in partnership with People of Alimagnet Caring for K9s (PACK) Oct. 28. We'll have a puppy parade through a haunted forest, "Trick for Treats" station, pet-themed vendors and a costume contest.

Halloween Skate Party

Skate around to your favorite Halloween tunes, trick-or-treat around the Ice Center and get your name into prize drawings while having a spook-tacular time on Oct. 29 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. No skates? We’ll have rentals available for $5.