Burnsville Rotary

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

Yesterday, Burnsville Rotarians served a free hot dog lunch to families attending the Burnsville Kids Safety Camp at North River Hills Park! 🌭☀️

It was a great day of community, learning, and fun as kids explored important safety topics while families connected with local organizations and first responders. We’re proud to support events that help keep our community strong, safe, and connected.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for lunch and to all the volunteers and partners who helped make the day such a success!

05/16/2026

The Burnsville Rotary recently recognized six outstanding Burnsville High School seniors with $1,000 scholarships! Burnsville Rotarian Tone Waters had the honor of presenting the scholarships. Join us in celebrating these remarkable graduates:

Abereham Atnafu
Elizabeth Birch
MiQuel Halliburton
Katie Nguyen
Sofia Orellana-Bappe
Melissa Soundara

We’re incredibly proud to champion the dreams and accomplishments of these exceptional students as they take the next steps in their journeys.

ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

05/15/2026

We are so proud to count With You Advocates' Ana Garcia and Tone Waters as members of our club. Watch this story and then read about them in Sun Thisweek here: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/burnsville/parents-nonprofit-supports-families-like-theirs/article_570bed41-dea9-4ec1-8ef6-0d6b51bb873e.html

Founders share their mission to support families in disability and mental health communities, offering resources to navigate complex systems. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/with-you-advocates-offers-vital-support-for-disability-and-mental-health-in-twin-cities-mn/89-7e507db5-095f-4f73-bc7c-907e1a5d5a6c

05/09/2026

We are proud to count Chief Matt Smith as a member of our club. Burnsville is lucky to have you. Congratulations, Matt ... well-deserved!

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The City of Burnsville is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Smith as its next Police Chief.

Smith has more than 24 years of experience with the Burnsville Police Department, having served as officer, sergeant, captain and most recently deputy chief. He assumes the role immediately and will partner with Chief Tanya Schwartz through her retirement on May 27 to ensure a smooth transition.

“Matt brings a people-centered leadership style, a strong commitment to safety and a clear focus on supporting both the organization and the community we serve,” said City Manager Gregg Lindberg.

Chief Smith is known for his collaborative leadership, operational experience and commitment to community engagement and officer well-being.

“I’m honored to serve as Burnsville’s next police chief,” Smith said. “I look forward to working with our officers, staff and community partners to strengthen trust and continue delivering responsive, high-quality service.”

Please join us in congratulating Chief Smith on his new role and continued service to Burnsville.

05/09/2026

Last night, we celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of service, leadership, and community impact for the Burnsville Rotary Club!

A heartfelt thank you to Club President Todd Jorgensen for guiding us through an evening brimming with laughter, heartfelt stories, and meaningful reflections on Rotary’s enduring legacy.

Founded in 1976, our club has spent five decades bringing people together to serve Burnsville and beyond. We were especially honored to celebrate with charter member Doug Stevens, one of only two remaining charter members in our club today. What an incredible connection to our beginnings.

We were delighted to welcome Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz to the festivities. Our gratitude also goes out to friends from Rotary District 5950, MN, Eagan Rotary Club, Burnsville Breakfast Rotary, and the families and friends of Burnsville Rotarians, whose presence made the evening truly unforgettable.

A big thank you to Atomic Beat for electrifying the night with high-energy 80s hits that kept everyone dancing. Special applause to Burnsville Rotarian and Atomic Beat member Ali Awad for laying down those unforgettable bass grooves!

What a fun night to celebrate the Burnsville Rotary legacy. Here’s to the next 50 years of “Service Above Self!”

04/30/2026

Let’s celebrate 50 years of service above self together at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville!

We are one week away from the Burnsville Rotary’s 50th Anniversary celebration! For five decades, our club has been bringing people together to serve, lead, and make a difference right here in our community, and we’d love for you to be part of this milestone moment.

Come enjoy an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we honor our history and look ahead to what’s next. Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a Rotary-curious neighbor, or just looking for a great night out, you’re welcome at the table.

The cost for the May 7th dinner and incredible live music from the Atomic Beat is only $35 per person!

You can purchase your tickets here:

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Club honor past president with Paul Harris Award  The Burnsville Rotary Club honored past Club President Peggy Hicks with the Paul Harris Award for her longtime dedication to the community and embodying Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" through and through.

04/20/2026

Recently, the City of Burnsville honored Burnsville Rotarian Tone Waters with a Community Builder Award!

As cofounder of With You Advocates, Tone helps individuals and families navigate complex disability, mental health, and community systems, connecting people to trusted resources, answering tough questions, and walking alongside them as they advocate for what they need.

Now you have a chance to be part of that mission!

Join With You Advocates for their Launch Brunch this Saturday, April 25th! Gather to learn more about their work, connect with others who care deeply about community support, and help build a stronger, more accessible network for all.

Register today here: https://withyoumn.org/etn/with-you-advocate-launch-brunch/

Let’s show up for Tone and the incredible work of With You Advocates.

04/17/2026

The Burnsville Rotary Club’s Concert for Caring featuring Chase & the Ovations’ Prince tribute has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control.

We know many in our community were looking forward to this special event, and we share in your disappointment.

We will provide updates about refunds as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Concert for Caring and the important work it helps make possible in our community.

04/07/2026

Burnsville Rotary's Concert for Caring is selling out fast!

Now is the time to grab your tickets! This is more than just an incredible night out - it’s the heartbeat of giving in our community.

This year’s event features Chase & Ovation - a high-energy, world-class tribute to Prince, bringing all the iconic hits to life in a powerful, unforgettable show.

Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Ames Center, Burnsville
Time: 7:30 PM

Every single ticket sold helps support local families and charities right here in our community - this is Burnsville Rotary's main fundraising event, and the impact reaches far beyond one night: The Burnsville Rotary supports more than 30 nonprofits with proceeds from this event.

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Let's rally together and sell this event out!

Get your tickets here: https://www.ames-center.com/concertforcaring.html