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Burnsville, Minnesota

Located in Dakota County, Minnesota, Burnsville was established in 1858. Buck Hill ski area is in Burnsville — one of the metro's only ski hills. South Twin Cities suburb in Dakota County.
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Founded 1858 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Dakota County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Burnsville, Minnesota

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1858Founded: Named for early settlers.
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1964Incorporated: Burnsville was officially incorporated as a city.
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2023Shooting: Burnsville police shooting incident.
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2023Natural Disaster: Burnsville was impacted by a significant tornado.
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Latest News in Burnsville

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Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1964 Government
Incorporated
2023 Crime
Shooting
2023 Disaster
Natural Disaster

Did You Know?

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Buck Hill ski area is in Burnsville — one of the metro's only ski hills.
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South Twin Cities suburb in Dakota County.
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Named for early Irish settlers, not because of fire.
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Burnsville was founded in 1858.
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Burnsville has a population of approximately 63,000.

Famous People from Burnsville, Minnesota

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Cole Aldrich
Basketball Player · Born Oct 31, 1988 · Age 37
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Tyus Jones
Basketball Player · Born May 10, 1996 · Age 29
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Laura Osnes
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Nov 19, 1985 · Age 40
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Cedric Yarbrough
Actor, Singer · Born Mar 20, 1973 · Age 52
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Brock Boeser
Ice Hockey Player · Born Feb 25, 1997 · Age 28
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