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A public memorial service to honor the lives of Burnsville Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth is taking place at 11 a.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
The service will also be livestreamed via the Grace Church YouTube channel and local media outlets.
An unprecedented number of first responders are expected to gather in Eden Prairie to remember the fallen. The service will be followed by a last-call ceremony including a firearms salute, ceremonial flyover, and procession of thousands of emergency response vehicles east along Pioneer Trail and south on Hwy. 169.
Road Closures and Traffic Impacts
Traffic throughout Eden Prairie will be impacted and traveling on Pioneer Trail will be difficult for most of the day. To accommodate the memorial service, roads surrounding the area of Grace Church will be temporarily closed from approximately 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and vehicle access to area parks will be limited. More detailed information will be available Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Bus routes serving students and schools in southern Eden Prairie will be modified to account for the road closures. Eden Prairie Schools will communicate details directly to the parents of any students affected by these changes.
Other Support for the Families
Residents who would like to offer financial support to the families of the fallen are asked to direct donations to Law Enforcement Labor Services. The Prince of Peace Church Mission Outpost Donation Center at 13801 Fairview Drive in Burnsville is accepting non-monetary donations. Visit their website to learn more about the types of items needed.
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