Burnsville Police Department Honors its Fallen Heroes

Public Safety Memorial Day Proclamation

Public Safety Memorial Decommissioning

Sunday marks 21 days since we lost Officer Paul Elmstrand, Officer Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, as we follow the mourning tradition of our public safety teams this week, we will begin decommissioning the memorial site outside City ...

Honoring the Community’s Public Safety Teams

A sculpture commissioned by the Burnsville Community Foundation will be temporarily placed outside near the memorial site at City Hall. “Homage” was commissioned by the Burnsville Community Foundation as a gift to the City to honor the community’s public ...

‘Homage’ Display Delayed

Update; 7:30 p.m.: Due to weather and technical issues, we are unable to display "Homage" at the memorial site in front of Burnsville City Hall. We will evaluate options and determine another time to display the statue.

3:30 p.m.: A sculpture com...

Family Statement: Officer Matthew Ruge

Statement on behalf of Sean Ruge and Christin Henke: 

Matthew was the light of our lives. From the time he was born, he showed signs of “perfecting the art of kindness” and was a joy to everyone around him. He never hesitated to drop what he was d...

Community Invited to View Public Safety Memorial Service

The City of Burnsville has been moved by the outpouring of support for Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, their families and our public safety teams. The City invites community members to come together ...

Press Conference on Public Safety Memorial

Family Statement: Officer Paul Elmstrand

Statement on behalf of Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita, wife of Officer Paul Elmstrand: 

Our family is heartbroken at Paul’s death. He was an amazing husband, father, son, and friend to many. He loved to laugh and loved to play. He was the most generous...

Updated Donation Information

The outpouring of support from the Burnsville community and mourners has been a beacon of light in this time of loss. We want to reiterate that the only contribution site that has been verified through the families of Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, O...

Candlelight vigil for Officer Matthew Ruge planned for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in Wabasha MN

A community vigil for Burnsville’s fallen hero Officer Matthew Ruge will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, under the Wabasha-Nelson Bridge in Wabasha, MN.

More information can be found on the City of Wabasha Police Department’s Facebook page - ht...

Memorial Service Announced for Police Officers Elmstrand, Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Finseth

Family Statement: Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth

Statement on behalf of Tara Finseth, wife of Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth:

To say that our family is devastated at the loss of our Adam is an understatement. We are broken. Our children will grow up without their “papa.” My soulmate is no longer here...

Community Gathering 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20

Burnsville City Leaders are gathering with the community tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Tonight, at 5:30 p.m, Burnsville City Leaders are gathering with the community to honor Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, wh...

Community Gathering

A sculpture commissioned by the Burnsville Community Foundation as a gift to the City to honor the community’s public safety teams will be temporarily placed outside Burnsville City Hall at the memorial site for Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew ...

Memorial Service Announced for Police Officers Elmstrand, Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Finseth

Procession Route Update

 There has been a change to the processional route. Medical Examiner's to eastbound HWY 62 to 169 southbound to Jordan. 

Procession for Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge

With support from the Elmstrand and Ruge families, we would like to share that there will be a procession for our fallen Police Officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, from the Medical Examiner’s office (Minnetonka, MN) to a funeral home (Jordan, MN). ...

Supporting the Families of our Fallen Heroes

The outpouring support and contributions for the families of Officer Paul Elmstrand, Officer Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/ Paramedic Adam Finseth is deeply appreciated. If you would like to offer support to the families of our fallen heroes in the coming ...

Police Sgt. Adam Medlicott Released From Hospital

Update: Feb. 19, 2:09 p.m.

Police Sgt. Adam Medlicott has been released from the hospital.  

Medlicott was part of the public safety team that responded to a report of a domestic situation in the early morning hours on Sunday, Feb. 18. A man report...

Procession for Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth

Update Feb. 19, 3:50 p.m.

With support from the Finseth family, we would like to share that there will be a procession for our fallen Firefighter/Paramedic, Adam Finseth, from the Medical Examiner’s office (Minnetonka, MN) to a funeral home (Jordan, MN). I...

Flags Lowered in Honor of Elmstrand, Finseth and Ruge

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags be lowered starting at sunrise Monday, Feb. 19, in honor of the Burnsville Police Officers and Firefighter/Paramedic killed in the line of duty. 

Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Param...

Community Vigil 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18

The community is invited to attend a vigil 6:30 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Feb. 18, to honor Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth who were killed in the line of duty in response to a critical incident in the ea...

Burnsville Community Mourns Three Public Safety Officers

BURNSVILLE COMMUNITY MOURNS THREE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS  

The Burnsville community is mourning the loss of Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. 

At 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, Burnsville P...

Food Resources

In Burnsville, we take care of one another. The City is partnering with local organizations to provide our residents information about food support and other resources.

Donation Collection

Help support members of our community by donating food to 3...

Homeowner Resources

Need help improving your home? There are financial aid programs, tools and resources to help you renovate, maintain and manage your home more easily.

Lace up your running shoes

Gather your friends, family and neighbors, and kick off your Thanksgiving plans with a 5K and fun run. Registration includes a race t-shirt and a chance to win prizes from event sponsors.

Let's Talk Fire Safety

Did you know most home fires are preventable? Join our Risk Reduction team for a free seminar on fire safety and prevention. We’ll cover common causes of residential fires, what you can do to reduce risk and how to be ready if an emergency happens.

Burnsville Police Seek Public’s Help in Sexual Assault Case

Shooting Outside Burnsville High School Graduation

Burnsville Police Department Respond to Fatal Stabbing

Burnsville Police Seek Public’s Assistance With Information on Death

Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth’s Name To Be Etched Into National Memorial

Applications Open For Burnsville Advisory Commission Positions

Media Event: Future of Public Transportation at NLC Conference

Burnsville to Host Blood Drive To Support Whole Blood Program and Community

Burnsville to Honor Fallen Heroes on February 18

Burnsville Fire: First 911 Ambulances in State to Carry Whole Blood for On-Scene Transfusions

Run Now, Gobble Later 5K

Gather your friends, family and neighbors, and kick off your Thanksgiving plans with a 5K and fun run. Registration includes a race t-shirt and a chance to win prizes from event sponsors.

October Project Update - Taking Shape

Taking Shape

Interior Renovations: Demolition and preparation work continued behind temporary walls in the existing city hall. Crews disconnected the old chillers and rerouted piping and electrical lines to maintain essential systems throughout co...

September Updates - Going Vertical

Going Vertical: Steel and precast installation begins

On the Grounds: Big changes are visible! Crews have begun installing structural steel and precast wall panels, marking the start of vertical construction. Foundation work is nearly complete, with the la...

August Updates - Building Momentum

Building Momentum: Interior Demolition and Foundation Pouring Underway

Inside City Hall: Interior demolition has started! Crews are removing ceilings, walls, flooring, and mechanical systems in unoccupied areas to connect the existing building to the new C...

July Updates - Foundation Work Begins

On the Grounds: Major site work continues. The construction team has nearly completed mass grading, and the first concrete footings were poured on July 15—an exciting milestone. Crews are now forming and pouring foundations for the new City Hall addition....

June Updates - Groundbreaking, Clearing and Site Prep

Breaking Ground: We broke ground with a celebration on May 22. Our Police and City leadership teams, elected officials and our project partners invited the community out to a fun event marking the occasion.

On the Grounds: Fences mark the construction site...

View the Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking Celebration

We are breaking ground on our Police City Hall facility renovation and we want you to celebrate with us!

May 225 - 7 p.m.5:30 p.m. Groundbreaking CeremonyCity Hall

Come view the construction equipment that makes this project possible and explore police, fire and other city vehicles. Grab dinner from a food truck, make your mark on a piece of the new building ...