A memorial service was held in Maryland on Sunday by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to honor over 140 who had died in the past years the names of 140 firefighters who had died were etched into the monument a tribute to the ultimate sacrifice they made at the National Firefighter Memorial in Emmitsburg One of those names was Burnsville firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth who was killed in February 2024 in the line of duty first responders were called to a domestic abuse call in Burnsville which turned into a deadly armed confrontation resulting in the deaths of Finseth and two Burnsville Police Officers Finseth was one of 70 firefighters who were killed in the line of duty in 2024 Fire Departments from across the nation made smaller tributes on Sunday as well as part of International Firefighters’ Day and to pay homage to their fallen The Burnsville Fire Department lit up in red to pay tribute to Finseth Elmstrand and Ruge are also set to be honored their names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 BURNSVILLE - NuWray Hotel owners Amanda and James Keith originally planned to reopen the historic hotel in October the building turned into a relief hub and hosted displaced families more than seven months after Helene's Sept the longest continuously operating hotel in the state The News-Record & Sentinel visited with owners Amanda and James Keith April 28 about the grand opening The hotel is one of Western North Carolina's most historic businesses and has hosted former President Jimmy Carter and Elvis Presley everybody has some kind of story about the NuWray whether they worked here at some point or they celebrated some special occasion It's been a big point of pride for the community," Amanda Keith said Keith said she felt the community was excited to see the new owners "putting the time and love" into the project But as the hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places the couple had their work cut out for them in the renovation process the renovations took a backseat to community relief "We had finished the hotel rooms in early August before the storm so the rooms were ready for people to stay in we left our doors open," Amanda Keith said "We were housing displaced people who lost homes or people who were here visiting who lost their homes until they could figure out what their next step was." The historic hotel also served meals and served as a donation site in addition to housing volunteers and federal workers and all going through some pretty major trauma so it was a pretty incredible time here at the NuWray," Keith said But having a place to come to and focus on helping people was really helpful for us and all of our staff." The Keiths also operate Carriage House Sundries and beer lounge with small plates and a cigar shop There are an additional five rooms in that building as well The brick building was built in 1925 as the hotel carriage house the Keiths have brought the two businesses together again Carriage House Sundries opened in 2024 and has a 4.8/5 rating with nearly 200 Google reviews After completing an outdoor garden connecting the main hotel with the carriage house in summer 2023 and the hotel room renovation process was finished in August marks the final piece of the grand opening puzzle The team will celebrate with a ribbon cutting at the grand opening with town and county officials on hand to celebrate in the occasion I think is what people are the most excited about," Amanda Keith said "It's making the grand opening a little more special." this restaurant became nationally known for its service family-style meals at long tables in the dining room and would seat everybody very specifically," Amanda Keith said It's something that's lived on in people's memory." The basement floor of the main building was always used as a laundry room but the Keiths have converted the basement into a speakeasy bar The couple have been intentional about preserving much of the history of the building they found the original washing machine from the 1800s behind what is now the bar everything in the downstairs bar is used from materials found in the building when they purchased it "We're using the original laundry sinks for ice and champagne We're even using the original floor drains," James Keith said "The whole bar top is second-floor bedroom ceilings The Keiths will offer a rentable "secret poker room" to be used for private events all 22 rooms have en-suite bathrooms spread across three floors The Blue Room pays homage to the namesake of the hotel the generations of families who owned the building including Garrett Dewese Ray and Elizabeth Burchfield Ray The Blue Room also honors William Bryan Wray and Julia Birchfield Wray The Wrays ran the hotel from 1916 to the 1960s The Elvis Room commemorates the room in which the music legend stayed during his visit to the hotel legend has it that "The King" made a number of visits to the WNC mountains to scout for a place to live the new owners of the storied hotel said they're just excited to show visitors and residents alike what makes the Burnsville hotel so special coming through the hurricane made it even more poignant to be doing a grand opening after all of this," Amanda Keith said "The NuWray is such an integral part of this community Johnny Casey is the Madison County communities reporter for The Citizen Times and The News-Record & Sentinel He can be reached at 828-210-6074 or jcasey@citizentimes.com From the Yancey County Sheriff’s Department: There is a gas leak at Burnsville Elementary School Children have been relocated to Shoal Creek Baptist Church for parent/guardian pick up Everyone is safe and we ask parents to please be patient as parents are lining up to get their children Further information will be released when it becomes available The water consumers from Bill Allen Branch to Micaville in the Town of Burnsville in Yancey County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water line break Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system the Division of Water Resources advises that when water is restored consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water This office is strongly urging the water consumers to conserve water whenever possible  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued please let us know if you are not satisfied with a print or product Please direct any issues to support@limitlessproductiongroup.com Include a thorough description and if possible a photograph of and defects We will work with you to find a resolution we collect personal information from you to fulfill the order Details relating to your purchase (for example We share this information with Squarespace so that they can provide website services to us this site may auto-complete your shipping and billing address by sharing what you type with the Google Places API and returning suggestions to you to improve your checkout experience.When you subscribe and purchase a membership on this website we collect personal information from you to enable your member areas access We may email you with messages about your order or account activity Your customer account password has been reset or updated It\u2019s not possible to unsubscribe from these messages We share your contact information with Squarespace so they can send these emails to you on our behalf.We may send you marketing emails which you can unsubscribe from by clicking the link at the bottom of the email so they can send these emails on our behalf Select \u201CAccept all\u201D to agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience Select \u201DManage cookies\u201D to make more choices or opt out MINNESOTA - The Burnsville Fire Department is honoring the life and legacy of Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth who died in the line of duty on February 18 his name will be permanently added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg joining 69 other firefighters lost over the past year and 70 more from previous years “Adam served his community with great pride and professionalism,” said Burnsville Fire Chief B.J and we will hold his family in our hearts forever.” National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg Chief Jungmann is leading a group of more than 60 firefighters and family members to the memorial where they will take part in a candlelight vigil on Saturday at 6:30 PM CT and a memorial service on Sunday at 9:00 AM CT Additional support sessions and remembrance activities will help attendees process grief and honor the fallen “This weekend is not only a powerful reminder of Adam’s life and ultimate sacrifice it also allows us to be there in the larger firefighter community to process our grief and be there for each other,” said Chief Jungmann symbolizing the courage and sacrifice of Firefighter Finseth and his fellow fallen firefighters “We come together not only to remember the fallen but to stand in solidarity with their families and departments letting them know their loved ones will never be forgotten,” said Troy Markel Chair of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) The public is invited to watch the live-streamed ceremonies and pay their respects online at firehero.org Burnsville’s attendance at the national memorial is made possible by the generosity of hundreds of individual donors reflecting the community’s deep appreciation for Finseth’s service and sacrifice Provided by the City of Burnsville Follow our social media accounts for the latest breaking news updates Email: contact@limitless-news.comPhone: 507-301-6001 Privacy PolicyTerms of Service ©2025 A Limitless Production Group LLC Company by Marisa Sardonia BURNSVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Burnsville Elementary School is currently being evacuated due to a possible gas leak from construction, according to Yancey County Schools (YCS) All students are reported to be safe and are being transported to Shoal Creek Baptist Church Burnsville Elementary students will be released early for the day but all other schools will stay in session as normal YCS said in an update that all Burnsville Elementary parents have been notified of pick-up procedures from the church The Yancey County Sheriff's Office said pickup may not begin until 1 p.m The page you were looking for couldn't be found 2025 at 1:50 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)BURNSVILLE MN — A shelter-in-place order at a Burnsville apartment complex has been lifted after a report of shots fired Tuesday afternoon Burnsville police acknowledged a "large public safety response" at the Felix Apartments on 143rd Street Officials are asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A Prior Lake man is accused of killing his mother and then sexually assaulting a woman in Burnsville one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of first-degree burglary As previously reported law enforcement responded to a home on the 4500 block of Colorado Street in Prior Lake for a welfare check on Sunday The caller said he hadn’t seen the resident of the home since Thursday the caller said he saw Schlossin come out of the home around 8 p.m Thursday and do a “whippit” before asking for a cigarette Schlossin appeared “very high and out of it,” per the witness The witness said he hadn’t seen the victim walking her dog or come outside to bring in her garbage cans since that night She also didn’t come to the door when he knocked Schlossin’s vehicle also hadn’t been seen at the home since Thursday Officers looked inside the home through a window and found what appeared to be dried blood throughout the bedroom They then saw a leg sticking out from under a pile of blankets on the floor and decided to go inside The woman was found deceased under the blankets She was identified on Wednesday as 67-year-old Diana Lee Kaiser Kaiser had a “significant amount of trauma to her head and face,” court documents state Officers also noted a white-yellow powder throughout the house and the room where she was found A bloody pair of jeans containing Schlossin’s wallet and ID were found on top of the Kaiser’s body A neighbor told police she saw a man matching Schlossin’s description “acting odd” and skipping around her backyard around 8 p.m Another neighbor described hearing a woman screaming and a man yelling adding that it sounded like the house was being trashed She told officers it “sounded like someone was being murdered,” court documents state The witness said that a man lives with the victim and that he’s not friendly and his body language is “off.” Officers then interviewed Schlossin’s brother who said he cut ties with Schlossin due to his erratic behavior He described an incident in which Schlossin pulled a gun on him because he wouldn’t help Schlossin go to their dad’s house and kill him According to a separate criminal complaint Burnsville officers were called to a sexual assault on Friday A woman told police that she was outside at her apartment building and saw a man staring at her The woman said she began cooking dinner for her child and was holding frozen meat when she heard the sliding glass door open and saw the man come into her home later identified by authorities as Schlossin pinned the woman against the refrigerator and groped her genitals The woman hit him with the frozen meat and punched Schlossin a 911 caller was driving nearby when she saw a man bleeding from his face and stumbling He asked the woman for a ride and said he didn’t remember how he was injured who matched the description of the assailant Schlossin is currently in custody in Dakota County for the sexual assault case Provided by Bogart’s Entertainment Center. MINNESOTA - Bogart’s Entertainment Center in Apple Valley is again supporting local heroes with one final fundraiser this Sunday in honor of the Burnsville Police and Fire families to 6 p.m. at 14917 Garrett Avenue in Apple Valley This community effort aims to help send families and fellow officers of those lost in the tragic February 2024 shooting to Washington Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge will be officially added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial while Fire Medic Adam Finseth will be honored at the National Fire Memorial in Maryland a longtime supporter of law enforcement and first responders was among the first local businesses to hold a fundraiser in the aftermath of the 2024 tragedy They are partnering with the South Metro Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #14 for one final push to ensure the Burnsville Police and Fire Departments can attend these national memorials “Bogart’s is proud to stand with Burnsville’s heroes and will never forget their sacrifice,” the venue said in a statement Bowling reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by clicking "Reserve your lane now" in the upper right corner at BogartsEntertainmentCenter.com Those unable to attend can still contribute—free-will donations will be accepted on-site and checks can be written to the "MN FOP Foundation" with “Burnsville Heroes” in the memo line “This is your chance to come together with our community and support the families and departments they left behind,” organizers said bring your family — and let’s make a difference contact Chris at chris@BogartsEntertainmentCenter.com Drivers in the south Twin Cities metro area will need to be aware of (another) road construction project as of Monday The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is starting a resurfacing project on I-35W in Burnsville the agency says bridge replacements and other infrastructure updates will be done Buck Hill Road will be closed in both directions between County Road 42 and just north of Southcross Drive West through early May Cliff Road under I-35W will be closed starting in mid-April until October of 2026 MnDOT says it will close the Burnsville Parkway bridge between the east and west frontage roads starting at 5 a.m MnDOT says I-35 will close in both directions between the I-35/I-35W/I-35E split in Burnsville and the at I-494 in Richfield and Bloomington starting at 9 p.m Also happening this month are the following lane and ramp closures: MnDOT says all ramps between southbound I-35W and Burnsville Parkway will be closed starting in early June through early July A convoy in support of first responders took place Sunday in Burnsville The event was inspired by a convoy that took place a year ago to honor three first responders who were killed in the line of duty that February — Burnsville officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth The community came out in full force for last year’s event with over 2,000 people attending to support the fallen first responders This year’s event continues to honor the fallen while celebrating first responders service members and those who work in correction facilities Chopper 5 flew over the Burnsville Center as the lot began to fill with red “I had mentioned that we possibly would do a second year “Let’s do it!” kind of thing I kind of rounded up some people and created a Facebook event and here we are now,” said organizer Austin Wacheldorf it’s not going to be as big as the last year That’s almost super hard to beat.” Austin Wacheldorf and a few of his friends started this event in February 2024 The inaugural convoy drew thousands of vehicles and it took place days after three Burnsville first responders laid down their lives on the job The loss of officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth took an entire town’s breath away as support poured in from across the state 26, and it’s terrifying,” Wacheldorf told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS in 2024 it can happen anyone, and it hits so close to home it’s almost like you were friends with them.” a hundred or so vehicles lined up to take off across town in unison in support of first responders everywhere “Not enough people say thank you,” said Taylor Pearson joining the convoy with a few colleagues from Eagan company As Pearson climbed aboard his “Back the Blue” — themed tow truck Ruge and their families are always on his mind driving in the first responders’ ‘Back the Blue’ truck But you just gotta stay strong and stay appreciative,” he said Wacheldorf said he plans to make this an annual event going forward “It’s like a never-ending thing We just got to be there for these guys,” he said Event organizers are taking donations for fallen first responder families and Law Enforcement Labor Services program HERE. 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notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions A Burnsville man is dead after swerving off Interstate 35E and crashing onto County Road 11 on Sunday morning A report from the Minnesota State Patrol says a 68-year-old man was driving a Volvo S60 northbound on Interstate 35E around 9:40 a.m He was identified Monday morning as Joseph Ferdinand Bluemke The State Patrol is investigating the crash “This was a game changer,” declares Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann “We needed to have it.”“Whole blood is everything that patients are losing,” adds Drew McLaughlin “We put the whole piece back.”Starting this month Burnsville emergency crews will be the first in Minnesota to be equipped with whole blood products ambulances in the city have been stocked with saline solution and some medications “We have like normal saline IVs that can replenish water volume,” explains Dr Medical Director for Burnsville Fire & EMS it’s as simple as you’ve got to put blood back in.”Partnering with Memorial Blood Centers Burnsville is launching a pilot program — carrying a unit of type O-negative whole blood — safe for all transfusions The blood is to be transported in a portable refrigerator unit — like a high-tech cooler that keeps the blood chilled to below 40 degrees Fahrenheit “That blood is only good for twenty-one days so we needed a good partner to be able to supply us with the blood,” Jungmann notes The Burnsville department will keep the blood for one week it will be returned to Memorial Blood Center where it can be utilized somewhere else.Experts say when seconds count whole blood is key in helping to restore blood volume and clotting ability all of which can help save a patient’s life “If you can bring blood to the civilians on the streets it really increases your chances of survival when bleeding is the life-threatening issue,” Stevens says.Hospitals typically keep blood components separate for different medical issues are used to treat cancer patients.Those combined components can be a lifesaver.“If you put them together in one package and you can get it to the patient early just like you would in a hospital,” Stevens explains we’re going to save lives in Burnsville.”For ambulance crews a run to the nearest trauma center — HCMC or Regions Hospital Burnsville first responders will be able to bring whole blood to emergency scenes you’re waiting up to possibly 45 minutes before a patient would receive blood products from an accident scene to a hospital,” McLaughlin says “Now we can get it to them at the point of injury Stevens says the Burnsville department generally has just over 9800 ambulance runs a year About ten percent of those calls involve life-threatening trauma injuries The hope is to eventually expand the program to more units We want to make sure we’re going to do it right it became a no-brainer as soon as we could make this happen The timing of the program launch is also important to first responders and the community Next month marks one year since Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth were killed while responding to a domestic call It’s been a time of reflection and remembrance but also inspiration to make a difference a commitment to saving more lives,” Stevens says to circle back around this project and look to a future where we save more lives.” (WLOS) — A huge fire has left multiple Burnsville families homeless The flames erupted inside an apartment building on Friday VIDEO: MORNING COMMUTERS SEE BURNSVILLE BUILDING ON FIRE and Clearmont among other stations were called to help because of the fire size and wind “All responded to assist us with water supply and also with men in the fire,” Howell said “I thought we did a really good job knocking the fire down initially and making sure all the residents were out We got the outside attack and got it knocked down.” Each unit in the building sustained damage of varying degrees and left multiple families without a home That’s where the American Red Cross stepped in “They [American Red Cross] have been very good to respond and get them some temporary housing and assist them with the personal belongings that they’ll need,” Howell said EVACUATIONS IN PLACE, STRUCTURES DESTROYED AS THREE WILDFIRES BURN IN POLK COUNTY Howell said Friday’s tragedy is a cautionary reminder for the rest of the area The cause of the fire is still under investigation A man holding an American flag and bagpipe silently saluted and put his hand over his heart on Tuesday in front of three wreaths memorializing three Burnsville first responders killed a year ago During a day of remembrances, Burnsville police officers gathered before dawn in the neighborhood where officers Matt Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth were ambushed in a shooting Burnsville Deputy Police Chief Matt Smith said last week that he and officers wanted to be together at the same time they lost their colleagues and friends on Feb “I said it at the memorial service last year and it’s so true these guys — all three of them — were just the nicest guys,” Smith said … These sort of milestones are hard because it makes the feelings come back and they’re also police responded to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance at a home on 33rd Avenue off Burnsville Parkway. Shannon Gooden barricaded himself in the home with seven children of his and his live-in girlfriend’s Police negotiated with Gooden for hours, but he opened fire “without warning” and shot more than 100 rifle rounds at law enforcement and first responders the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said last year The officers were both 27 and Finseth was 40 “Each soul taken from us represents not just a life lost dedication and selflessness,” Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said at a memorial service at City Hall on Tuesday “… They answered the call of duty to rescue seven children with unwavering resolve placing their own lives on the line for the safety of others.” and the police and fire chiefs were flanked by large photos of each of the three men in their uniforms and memorial wreaths bearing ribbons with their names and “EOW (End of Watch) 2/18/2024.” Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz said they wanted the community to know that while the anniversary “is extremely emotional Paul and Adam for the exceptional men that they were every day — amazing husbands who made people laugh and smile with their humor,” Schwartz said Paul and Adam wouldn’t have wanted us to feel broken continue to show up every day with unwavering courage and dedication just as their fallen partners did,” the police chief added Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann said a common question they hear is: “How are you and your department doing?” “It’s a really hard question to answer,” he said I’m still at a loss to try to comprehend this unthinkable tragedy we will continue to work to heal together and support each other.” Memorial wreaths were also outside City Hall and people left bouquets of flowers; a crocheted blue heart was placed next to each officers’ wreath and a red heart by Finseth’s Among the people who visited the memorials Tuesday was Sue Allmann of Burnsville She said she went to “thank them for their service and speak on the evil of the world trying to bring light to what happened.” Nathan Michels of Plymouth was in the area for a meeting and visited the wreaths to pay his respects “I can’t believe it’s been a year,” he said “… It’s just unreal.” All the Burnsville officers who responded to the incident last year are back to work “I think it’s a great testament to the resilience of everybody that works here and taking care of each other,” he said “We’ve normalized getting mental health help which we had already done before the incident.” Last month, Ashley Dyrdahl, Gooden’s girlfriend, pleaded guilty to straw purchasing the firearms that Gooden used who died by suicide at the home after shooting the first responders wasn’t allowed to possess firearms because of a past felony conviction The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Foundation is fundraising for family members and police and fire personnel to travel this spring to the National Law Enforcement Memorial and National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Donations can be made at gofund.me/c592dd92 ©2025 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at twincities.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. will open a location in the Twin Cities suburb on Saturday The latest indoor park to hit the Twin Cities contains 20 attractions throughout its 26,000 square feet "warped walls," and interactive games as well as a promise that it has birthday packages capable of accommodating up to 250 guests in case your child is the most popular individual in the county.) The Minnesota location is owned by John and Paula Sroka who have lived in the state for more than three decades "We've invested in technology to make our attractions different from other trampoline parks and we hope to coin the phrase ‘a trampoline park like no other,'" the couple says in a statement "We also want to be able to give back by becoming involved in the community and what can be better than working in a place where family and laughs are the root of everything that goes on at Big Air Burnsville." Big Air will also host programming geared toward specific age groups parents will be lured by the promise of Big Eats The new Big Air is located at 14290 Plymouth Ave on March 29 with prizes for the first 75 guests in line.  saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad in the venerable Farmers and and Mechanics Savings Bank building which is already an improvement over last winter 19 East in Burnsville saw a scary sight on the morning of March 21 was posted on the Burnsville Hub Facebook at 7:45 a.m The video also showed a couple of people walking along the side of the road POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS EVACUATED AS WILDFIRES SPREAD RAPIDLY WITH ZERO CONTAINMENT News 13 is sending a crew to the scene. The Yancey County Sheriff's Office told News 13 the address was at 1681 W. U.S. 19E in Burnsville. This story will be updated as more information is provided by authorities. A group looks over wreaths standing outside a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth at Burnsville City Hall in Burnsville Elmstrand and Finseth were shot and killed last year in 2024 while responding to a domestic violence call.Stephen Maturen for MPR NewsPlayListenMPR News correspondent Regina Medina talks with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the memorialGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Burnsville city leaders praised their fallen colleagues as heroes while also describing the emotional toll the events of last year have taken on them all Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz speaks during a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth at Burnsville City Hall.Stephen Maturen for MPR News“The reality is I’m still at a loss to try to comprehend this unthinkable tragedy,” said Burnsville Fire Chief B.J “The truth is I may not ever fully understand it though we will continue to work to heal together and support each other.”  were displayed nearby as city officials paid their respects MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Wreaths stand outside before a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth at Burnsville City Hall.Stephen Maturen for MPR NewsPolice chief Tanya Schwartz said today is an emotional day “The one year anniversary of their ultimate sacrifice brings us back to the shock of that morning and the days following and while we navigate a range of emotions today and every day we find peace and honoring our fallen their families and all of our teams who displayed extraordinary courage the morning of Feb Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz speaks during a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth at Burnsville City Hall.Stephen Maturen for MPR NewsJungmann told MPR News’ Minnesota Now that Burnsville has embedded mental health professionals in both the fire and police departments people that have a resource that can help them through the stages of grief and everybody traverses this a little bit differently,” he said as well as having peer supporters and and teams together to support each other “I think that’s what's been so important,” Burnsville Police Deputy chief Matt Smith said on Minnesota Now of the mental health resources “I’m really proud of the resilience that all our people here in both the police and the fire department have shown to come back Everybody that was was working that day is back working and everybody is taking care of each other and we’re trying to look out for each other's mental health and wellness.” Elmstrand, Ruge, and Finseth died in a shootout with Shannon Gooden, after they were called to his home to respond to a 911 call alleging sexual assault. Seven children, ages 2 to 15, were in the house. So was Gooden’s girlfriend, Ashley Dyrdahl, who later pleaded guilty to illegally buying the firearms Gooden used A note is left on a bouquet of flowers a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth at Burnsville City Hall.Stephen Maturen for MPR NewsThe children and Dyrdahl were not physically harmed in the shootout Gooden died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound MINNESOTA - A second-alarm fire broke out Friday afternoon on the 14000 block of Southpointe Curve in Burnsville The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 PM Initial scanner reports mentioned that a vehicle might have been on fire in the garage and spread to the rest of the home the Burnsville Fire Department was assisted by the Eagan ready to provide medical support if needed The Burnsville Police Department deployed drones with thermal imaging technology to inspect the roof structure and ensure safety This advanced technology helped firefighters identify potential hotspots and prevent further damage The cause of the fire remains under investigation Authorities have not yet released additional details about the extent of the damage or any potential disruptions caused by the incident Burnsville public works were also called to the scene to spread salt as water from the firefighting efforts had started to result in icy conditions in the surrounding area This is a developing story; updates will be provided as more information becomes available Around 20 minutes after the fire on Southpointe Curve was reported Dakota County 911 Dispatch received a report of smoke coming from Burnsville Center Since the Burnsville Fire Department was busy with the second-alarm fire on Southpointe Curve mutual aid was called in from Lakeville Fire Crews arrived at the scene and determined that this call was unfounded The lives of three fallen Burnsville first responders killed in the line of duty last year are being honored and remembered Tuesday has been designated as Public Safety Memorial Day in the city to honor the lives of fallen officers Paul Elmstrand as well as firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth They were fatally shot while responding to a domestic call near 33rd Avenue and East Burnsville Parkway shortly before 2 a.m Adam Medlicott was hospitalized after being shot and began recovering at home the following day As reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the shooter — later identified by the BCA as Shannon Gooden None of the other family members inside the home who were with Gooden were injured including seven children ranging in ages from 2-15 the city will not only fly flags at half-staff but also illuminate all facilities in blue and red during the overnight hours where community members are invited to pay their respects Family members of the three fallen first responders will be attending national events later this spring in Washington, D.C. and in Emmitsburg, Maryland. If you’d like to help them attend the event, you can CLICK HERE to donate to an online fundraiser set up by the MN Fraternal Order of Police Foundation the annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game will be held in Blaine All proceeds from Friday’s game will be given to The Front Line Foundation so the group can support 60,000 first responders across Minnesota The game will be held at the Blaine Super Rink on Friday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. If you aren’t able to attend the game but would like to donate to the cause, you can do so by CLICKING HERE. “There are no words to express how difficult the last year has been for Burnsville’s Law Enforcement Officers Officer Matthew Ruge and Firefighter Adam Finseth They each loved and were deeply invested in our community They served and protected Burnsville with courage They exemplified the very best of public service and of humanity and those left behind face their own immeasurable pain and arduous path to healing As we continue to come to terms with this tragedy one year later Our debt of gratitude for their service will forever remain Thank you to all who continue to protect and serve as we honor the sacrifice and memory of our three fallen Heroes.” CLICK HERE for complete coverage from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on the shooting and its aftermath A video showing the procession for Elmstrand Ruge and Finseth from Hennepin County Medical Center to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office can be shown below Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Fans from south of Minneapolis heading to this weekend’s sporting events will have to find an alternate route. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will take down two bridges in the south Twin Cities this weekend, and to do it the agency will close both directions of Interstate 35W through Bloomington and Burnsville. The freeway will be shut down from 9 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday between Interstate 494 and the I-35E/35W split. Motorists will be directed to use I-35E, Cedar Avenue and I-494 to get around the closure as crews take down bridges at Burnsville Parkway and Hwy. 13. Thousands of drivers heading to downtown Minneapolis for this weekend’s Twins games or Timberwolves playoff games at Target Center will have to find an alternate route. Those attending the Minnesota Wild’s home game at the Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, the Minnesota United game Sunday or this weekend’s St. Paul Art Crawl could feel the impact as motorists shift over to I-35E or Hwy. 5. Metro Transit’s Orange Line, the rapid bus line running on I-35W between Minneapolis and Burnsville, will stop at all stations along the route, but buses will be redirected. “Expect delays due to detoured routing,” the agency said in a statement. When the freeway reopens Monday, drivers will be squeezed into two lanes in each direction between Cliff Road and the 35E/35W split with no EZ-Pass lane through October. Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather. Minneapolis Doğukan Günaydin was arrested March 27 by plainclothes officers from the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis James Duane Ortley made his first appearance on four counts of second-degree murder and remains jailed on $2 million bail Three men were charged in a separate slaying that took place four blocks away several hours later The most severely injured person in the back-to-back incidents died two days later UPDATE: According to the Minnesota State Patrol a Volvo S60 was traveling northbound on I-35E when it left the roadway into the ditch and then went over the guardrail before coming to rest underneath the overpass for I-35E on the north side of County Road 11 The vehicle was said to be driven by a 68-year-old man from Burnsville Authorities have identified the victim in this crash as 68-year-old Joseph Bluemke Minnesota State Patrol reports he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash the initial investigation into the cause of the crash is suspected to be tied to a possible medical issued We will provide additional updates as we know more You can find our additional story on this crash below MINNESOTA – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Burnsville early Sunday morning were dispatched to the scene at County Road 11 and northbound Interstate 35E at approximately 9:39 AM Authorities have confirmed that the accident was a single-vehicle single-occupant accident that resulted in one fatality Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash Officials have not disclosed whether speed or other factors contributed to the accident More details will be provided as they become available A shelter-in-place order for a neighborhood in Burnsville has been lifted following an “active public safety incident” on Sunday night Burnsville police asked people on the 1800 block of Country View Drive to shelter in place around 7 p.m., according to a post on X from the department the shelter-in-place was lifted after a person was taken into custody police told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS officers were called to the address for a domestic incident and the man wouldn’t come out of the house His name hasn’t been released as of this publishing “Stuff like this doesn’t happen often so it raises alarms,” said Allie Jensen of Burnsville