Gallery: Burnsville first responders honored at memorial
Members of the Minneapolis police mounted patrol arrive ahead of a memorial service for Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Mourners paid tribute in Burnsville as a joint memorial service was held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for fallen first responders Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
Law enforcement members arrive before the start of a memorial service for Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
A man holds American flags as law enforcement members arrive before the start of a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
A casket representing the fallen is moved into Grace Church before the start of a memorial service for Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Thousands of members of the law enforcement and first responder communities gathered at Grace Church in Eden Prairie to pay tribute to Burnsville firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth and police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge.
Burnsville first responders' caskets on stage
Caskets for the three first responders arrive at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for the memorial.
How to watch the memorial service for Burnsville first responders
Where: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie
When: Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. streaming coverage begins | 11 a.m. TV coverage begins
Watch: On WCCO-TV, CBS News Minnesota on Pluto TV or on the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
REPLAY: If you missed live coverage, CBS News Minnesota will be offering a replay of memorial coverage starting at 7 p.m.
Attendees arrive for Burnsville funeral
Thousands are expected to arrive at the public memorial for the fallen first responders. Before the memorial began at 11 a.m., Grace Church in Eden Prairie was at capacity, and people were redirected to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
Burnsville, Minn. firefighters carry Adam Finseths uniform to a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
Members of law enforcement salute as the caskets representing the fallen as they are brought into the sanctuary at Grace Church at the start of the memorial service there for Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Jami Carlson joins hundreds of community members as they watch a live stream of a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Prince of Peace in Burnsville, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Jessica Olstad wipes tears from her eyes during a live stream of a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Prince of Peace in Burnsville, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Mayor Elizabeth Kautz speaks
Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, who has been the city's mayor since 1995, thanked the community for their support during the memorial service.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
Portraits of Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, and officer Matthew Ruge, 27, left to right, are on display before a live stream of the memorial service for the three men at Prince of Peace in Burnsville, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Roses are ready to be handed out to attendees of the memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Jennifer Struck holds her hand over her heart as she watches the Posting of Colors on a live stream of a memorial service for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Prince of Peace in Burnsville, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Mourners paid tribute in Burnsville as a joint memorial service was held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for fallen first responders Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Mourners paid tribute in Burnsville as a joint memorial service was held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for fallen first responders Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
The caskets representing the fallen are placed in the sanctuary at Grace Church during the memorial service there for Burnsville, Minn. police officer Paul Elmstrand, 27, whose picture stands at left, firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, whose picture stands center, and officer Matthew Ruge, 27, whose picture stands at right, in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Mourners paid tribute in Burnsville as a joint memorial service was held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for fallen first responders Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
The American flag flaps in the wind as the community gathers to mourn the loss of three first responders killed in a Feb. 18 standoff.
Burnsville, Minn. slain police officers and paramedic memorial service funeral
Hundreds of people watch a live stream of a memorial service for Burnsville, Minn. police officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, Matthew Ruge, 27, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, at Prince of Peace church in Burnsville, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Flowers along the procession route for the three fallen Burnsville responders.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Flowers along the procession route for the three fallen Burnsville responders.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes and flags along the procession route for the three fallen Burnsville responders.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes, flowers and patches are shared in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
The American flag is displayed at the Burnsville Police Department as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes, flowers and patches are shared in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes, flowers and patches are shared in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes, flowers and patches are shared in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
The American flag is displayed at the Burnsville Police Department as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Flags are flown in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Memorial service for Burnsville responders
Tributes, flowers and patches are shared in Burnsville as the memorial service for fallen officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth is held Wednesday, Feb. 28.