New film highlighting MN ski hill
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FOX 9 sat down with producer Matthew Zabransky to learn more about the new film ?100 foot Mountain? which highlights Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville. The film will premiere in October. To learn more, visit https://www.midwestskiers.com/

Young street racer responsible for deadly Burnsville crash headed home

A young Dakota County street racer, who pled guilty to murder in a deadly 2021 crash, is set to be released before the end of the month. Now the families of the victims are speaking out, believing the criminal justice system has let them down.

Deadly street racing convict to be released
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Two families are shocked by the criminal justice system after a pair of siblings killed their children two years ago following a crash from street racing. The driver in the crash, then sentenced as a minor, will now soon be released. Fox 9?s Paul Blume has the details on the varying charges.

Burnsville family car, dog stolen
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A car stolen with its dog inside has sent one Burnsville family into a frantic search for its recovery. Burnsville police are currently asking the public for any leads.

Nonprofit St. Paul music venue closing after burglars steal audio equipment

A Twin Cities youth music charity is dealing with a double loss. Burglars hit their St. Paul venue right after they decided to consolidate their operations at their Burnsville site.

Daughters share mother's love of stitching at Burnsville garage sale

Tucked away near the back of this Burnsville garage sale sits piles upon piles of old-fashioned, flour sack dish towels, each stitch lovingly sewn by Janice Beguhn. 

Sharing a MN mother's passion for stitching
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Sewing and stitching have always been a part of Janice Beguhn's life, but hand-sewn dish towels always held a special place in her heart.

Wildfires: Simultaneously our friend and foe

Wildfires are both naturally occurring and beneficial — and, in many cases, necessary evolution of forests and grasslands alike. But it's far more complex than that with humans directly affecting our landscape in both good and not-so-good ways.

Using fire to improve landscape in Minnesota
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Prescribed burns, as they're often called, have become commonplace across the country, including right here in Minnesota. In fact, the city of Burnsville is using fire to transform its heavily forested city parks back into the oak savannas they once were hundreds of years ago. With several hundred acres of parks, they will be transformed over the course of many years. But it's already underway in Terrace Oaks Park with roughly one-third of the 220-acre park restored.

Burnsville man accused of dismembering his 82-year-old mother

A Burnsville man is accused of killing and dismembering his 82-year-old mother and then scattering her body parts across southern Minnesota.

Somali community mourns crash victims
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The Somali community came out in thousands Monday despite the heat to show support for the family of the five women killed in a crash on Lake Street Friday evening.

Burnsville man fulfills childhood dream of opening comic book store

Five years ago, a Burnsville man stepped out on faith to fulfill a childhood dream. Today, Eric Childs is the only Black-owned comic book retailer in the state and one of a few in the country.

Black-owned comic book store in Burnsville
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Five years ago, a Burnsville man stepped out on faith to fulfill a childhood dream. Today, Eric Childs is the only Black-owned comic book retailer in the state and one of a few in the country.

Burnsville High School exchange student fundraising for Turkey

The devastation in Turkey prompted one high school senior to take action, partnering with the student group Burnsville Strong to raise money for earthquake relief.

Burnsville man sentenced for role in drag racing crash that killed 2

The 19-year-old Burnsville man involved in a fatal crash while he was drag racing was sentenced to 300 months in prison, but his sentence is stayed.