Burnsville, Minnesota
Population: 51,300
Located in Dakota County
Known for its welcoming attitude and diversity, Burnsville is Minnesota's ninth largest city! From its history as an Indian settlement in the 1700's, Burnsville has steadily grown to reach its current population of approximately 55,550. Today, Burnsville is thriving. With over 2,000 businesses providing 37,000 jobs ranging from industrial and retail positions to professional and high tech jobs, Burnsville residents enjoy a relatively low unemployment rate of under 2%. Major employers include Midwest Systems, Fairview Ridges Hospital, and Dicomed, Inc. Parks and RecreationBirnamwood Golf Course is owned and operated by the City of Burnsville. The well maintained nine hole, par 3 course is located near the intersection of Burnsville Parkway and Park Drive. Birnamwood caters to the needs of a wide variety of golfers. For more information, call Birnamwood at 890-7964. Located in Civic Center Park, the Burnsville Ice Center offers daily public skating, open hockey, and skating instruction year round. Call 895-4560 for more information including schedules, pricing and discount passes. The City of Burnsville has a vast variety of parks and recreational facilities for your use. Features of these parks include picnic shelters, recreation buildings, tennis and volleyball courts, and canoe rack rental. For more information, call the Burnsville Recreation Department at 895-4500. School InformationIndependent School District #191 serves more than 11,500 students from Parts of Burnville, Shakopee, Eagan, Savage and Apple Valley. This award winning school district has 10 elementary schools, 3 junior highs and several options for senior high students including the Cedar Alternative Center ot the Dakota Technology Careers Academy, as well as traditional high school programs. For more information on Burnsville schools, go to Burnsville Connect and click on "Education."
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