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City Background
Burnsville was a rural, primarily Irish, farming community which has grown from 2,700 people in 1960 to become the tenth largest city in the state with a population of over 60,220 people.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide quality services and amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
City Attractions
Burnsville is home to a regional mall comprised of 1.2 million square feet, more than 3,300 acres of parks and wildlife refuge lands, a variety of recreational opportunities including a major ski resort, over 2,200 businesses, and many fine lodging and dining facilities.
Surrounding Attractions
We are fifteen minutes or less from the Minnesota Zoological Gardens, Valleyfair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, the Renaissance Festival, and the Mall of America. Burnsville is conveniently close to both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Population
· 2000 Census – 60,220
· 1990 Census – 51,228
· 1980 Census – 35,674
· 1970 Census – 19,940
Additional Facts
· Burnsville is located in Dakota County
· Burnsville is home to over 2,200 businesses
· Ranked #4 in the State of Minnesota for amount of retail sales
· Ranked #10 in the State of Minnesota in number of manufacturing firms
Learn more about this city
City of BURNSVILLE, MN official site
City of BURNSVILLE, MN chamber of commerce
City of BURNSVILLE, MN general information
City of BURNSVILLE, MN yellow pages
City of BURNSVILLE, MN newspaper
County of DAKOTA, MN official site