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Burnsville is a city 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census, the population is 61,481.
Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center. The city is also a recreational attraction with Alimagnet Dog Park, a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and 310-foot (94 m) vertical ski peak Buck Hill. Minnesota River wildlife is protected by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Originally a rural Irish farming community, Burnsville became the tenth largest city in Minnesota in the 2000 Census following the construction of Interstate 35. Currently the ninth largest suburb in the metro area and a bedroom community of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the city was fully built by the late 2000s. Burnsville's downtown area is called Heart of the City with urban-style retail and condominiums. The Burnsville Transit Station serves as the hub and headquarters of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, providing regional bus service to five other suburbs.
The name Burnsville is attributed to an early Irish settler and land owner, William Byrne. His surname was recorded as "Burns" and was never corrected.

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I have lived in the community of Burnsville for quite some time and will recommend it for family and friends and family. My personal observation and experience include: : • Respect— the pays attention to people and perspectives with courtesy, dignity, and understanding.
• Belonging – the city values differences, creating a community where people feel at home
• Stewardship – the city cares for resources to best serve the community of today and tomorrow, some readily available resources include: schools, hospitals, parks, fire stations and many others.
• Adaptability – the city seems to create a better future through continual improvement and adjusting to an ever-changing environment
• Ethical – the city seems to do what's right, just, and fair guided by transparency and honesty.

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General livability, transportation easy,
I know this area. Have lived here or near, for 27 plus years.

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