"6th Largest Twin City Suburb"
The southern suburb of Burnsville is the Twin Cities’ sixth largest suburb and is considered a bedroom community, or commuter city, for both Minneapolis and St. Paul. With much of the city lying along the banks of the Minnesota River, Burnsville has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. In fact, Burnsville has something for everyone: Buck Hill for the downhill skier; Alimagnet Dog Park for dog lovers; and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge for nature lovers.