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1,200 Drones Over Burnsville, and It's Free to Walk In

The Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster runs September 10–12 at Civic Center Park. Friday at 9:30 PM, a 1,200-drone show honors the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Saturday brings the fire truck parade at 11 AM and the largest fireworks in festival history.

Catch headliners Kat Perkins Country Roads on Friday and Femmes of Rock on Saturday plus beer tents and bingo gaming on the grounds.

Family Fun Zone wristbands are $12 Friday and $17 Saturday with an online purchase. Both go up $3 after September 10.

Shakopee Has 5 Flock Cameras. Here's What They Do (and Don't).

Shakopee's license plate cameras cost $18,000 a year, and officers need a judge's search warrant to dig through the database unless someone's life is on the line. The city deletes the data after 30 days and says it shares with Prior Lake only, not ICE or any federal agency.

Shakopee's Amphitheater Fix: Tilted Speakers, State Meters, and a Number to Call

Mystic Lake Amphitheater's lot now empties in about 40 minutes, and city staff say traffic is basically dialed in. Sound is still a work in progress, but if a show is too loud at your house, call during the concert so Live Nation can take a reading on the spot.

Lakeville Could Grow by 560 Acres Near Eureka Township

Lakeville and Eureka Township just set the rules for annexing about 560 acres of farmland near 225th Street, home to roughly 28 people. Nobody gets pulled in against their will. Owners have to ask, and the city sees Airlake-style industrial growth as the likely path.

Eagan Planners Back a New Animal Hospital on Pilot Knob Road

Eagan's Planning Commission recommended Mendakota Animal Hospital at 2781 Pilot Knob Road by a 6-0 vote, including a 600-square-foot addition on the old medical office. Dogs, cats, and small pets are in. Horses and routine boarding are out. City Council still has the final say.

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Burnsville Thursday Farmers’ Market (Burnsville)
Shop rotating local vendors at Mary Mother of the Church from 11:30 a.m. onward, with EBT, cash, cards, and market bucks commonly accepted. Shop local.

12th Annual Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament (Hastings)
Play an 18-hole charity scramble with meals, drinks, prizes, an auction, and raffle access included, $200 per player. Tee up for good.

Farmington Farmers Market (Farmington)
Browse local growers, artisans, and makers during Farmington’s seasonal market starting at 2:30 p.m. Shop the market.

Bruce Burniece at Brianno’s Chart House (Lakeville)
Hear requests, sing along, and dance to Bruce Burniece’s massive set list of more than 1,100 hits spanning seven decades. Sing along.

Cheers for Queers at Spiral Brewery (Hastings)
Meet new people and enjoy a low-key first-Thursday welcome hang built around community, connection, and good drinks. Find your people.

Learn to Line Dance (Prior Lake)
Learn the steps, then hit the dance floor during this beginner-friendly night at the Horse and Hunt Club, presale tickets start at $15 plus tax. Learn the steps.

Sporcle Pub Quiz Trivia at Bogart’s (Apple Valley)
Put your random knowledge to work during free trivia with food, drinks, and bragging rights on the line. Bring your brain.

Buck Hill’s Local Market (Burnsville)
Shop farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, specialty foods, and other finds from local vendors starting at 11 a.m. Shop local.

Friday Night Magic Draft (Lakeville)
Build a deck, battle other players, and join the weekly Magic draft at World of Games 2.0, $15 entry unless otherwise posted. Play your cards.

Valleyfair Enchanted Experiences, Steel and Speed (Shakopee)
Season passholders can enjoy exclusive after-hours thrill rides and special in-park food deals during this high-energy night. Ride the thrills.

Free Live Music with Tony Sammis (Burnsville)
Kick off the weekend with free live music from Tony Sammis on Buck ’54’s outdoor deck. Hear Tony play.

Slayer, Reign in Blood 40th Anniversary (Shakopee)
Metal fans can catch Slayer’s 40th anniversary tour at the amphitheater, with tickets available through Live Nation. Turn it up.

Cosmic Night (Burnsville)
Turn the lights down and the neon up at Big Air’s trampoline park party, with glow kits available and sessions booked online. Jump into the night.

2026 Minnesota Badminton Open (Burnsville)
Compete in singles and doubles divisions at this drop-flight tournament, with entry fees starting at $50. Play to win.

Grocery Giveaway at Grace Church (Inver Grove Heights)
Pick up free groceries from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or volunteer during one of the setup, distribution, or cleanup shifts. Give or receive.

Bruce Burniece at Crystal Lake Golf Club (Lakeville)
Request a favorite song, sing along, and dance through decades of hits during Bruce Burniece’s live show. Make a request.

Creed, 93X Half Assed Morning Show Summer Bash (Shakopee)
See Creed headline the 93X Summer Bash at the amphitheater, with tickets available through Live Nation. See Creed live.

Cosmic Night, Saturday (Burnsville)
Spend Saturday night bouncing under neon lights with music and glow-filled fun at Big Air. Glow and go.

Sunday, September 6th

Sunday Stroll at WEE Farm (Savage)
Meet horses, goats, pigs, chickens, and other resident animals during this guided farm visit, with preregistration required and a suggested $10 donation. Meet the animals.

Learn to Play, Pokémon (Lakeville)
Try out decks, ask questions, and meet other players during this all-experience-level Pokémon session. Catch ’em all.

Sunday Bingo at Celts Pub (Inver Grove Heights)
Play bingo starting at 2 p.m. and enjoy Sunday happy hour specials from noon to 4 p.m. Play a few.

Free Live General Knowledge Trivia at Casper’s Cherokee (Eagan)
Gather a team for free Sunday trivia with raffles, cash and drink prizes, and a mini trophy for last place. Show what you know.