Division Street Improvements - 10/6/22 Update!

October 6, 2022 Update

• All watermain and water service work is complete as of Monday 10/3
• All spot concrete curb and gutter replacement is complete as of Tuesday 10/4
• Street excavation and placement of the sand and gravel street base material will occur from...

MMUA Coordinates Mutual Aid Effort in Response to Hurricane Ian!

Press Release from MMUA

MMUA Coordinates Mutual Aid Effort in Response to Hurricane Ian!

 This morning, September 28, a crew of 40 municipal utility workers and MMUA staff members deployed from Rochester Public Utilities to assist in restoration ef...

Early/Absentee Voting begins September 23, 2022.

Rise of Global Energy Costs Impacts BMU Electric PCA Rate

Background

Our Buffalo Municipal Utilities (BMU) purchases wholesale power from our 12- member agency  Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA). This includes a diverse generation purchasing portfolio.  It also purchases power from other s...

City of Buffalo General Election Candidates Set

Filing for the 2022 elections closed on August 16, 2022.  Several candidates have filed for city office. Mayor (two-year term) and two council seats (four-year terms) are up for election on November 8, 2022.

Mayor

Candidate Name   ...

City Speak Podcast

On The League of Minnesota Cities, The City Speak podcast, Mayor Teri Lachermeier of Buffalo discusses the importance of overcoming the public’s hesitation to speak up, and her steps to make sure that people feel heard when they do.

Lost Dog & Cat Information

Any found cats or dogs that have no identifying tags or owner information will be brought to Monticello Animal Control, 203 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN.

A fee will be collected at Buffalo Police Department prior to the release of the animal.

Fees:

• 1...

A Message From the Mayor!

2021 City of Buffalo Accomplishments

Operation Gratitude!

Wish List Flyer (PDF)

Candidate Forum for Mayor and City Council Candidates!

Candidate Forum Details

The candidate forum consists of questions to all candidates with a time limit for responses. The forum will be produced and played live on cable channel 180 and will be videotaped and available for playback on channel 180 and on the...

Buffalo Police Department Open House

2022 Open House

The Buffalo Police Department will be holding our annual Open House (PDF)on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This open house is a great time to meet Chief Budke and other officers, see police squads on display and tour th...

Career Exploration & Job Fair

Fall Career Exploration & Job Fair (PDF) at the Buffalo High School which is sponsored by the Wright County WorkForce on Monday, October 10, 2022.  The job fair consists of an afternoon session for Buffalo High School students from 1:00 pm - ...

Family Fun Oktoberfest Party

Event Details

• Music - The Mellow Nights Band (Polka Music)
• Bingo - Themed bingo from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Food - Pretzels, Brats, Root Beer Floats

RSVP

Please RSVP to our Facebook event or call us (763.682.6036) to reserve your spot at the old fire station.

Flyer ...

Electric Department Newsletter

October Newsletter (PDF)

Public Power Week: Oct. 2nd - Oct. 8th

Fall Hydrant Flushing

What to Expect

A progress map will be published on a daily basis until the flushing si complete. Hydrant flushing (PDF) is done in the spring and fall to ensure that hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may ...

Adopt-a-Drain

Sweep Up! - Rake Up! - Pick Up!

Storm drains in Buffalo drain to storm ponds, ditches, and ultimately, lakes and rivers in Wright County. Buffalo's new Adopt a Drain program (developed by Hamline University) asks residents to Adopt-a-Drain in thei...

Lawns to Legumes Grant Assistance

How to Apply for Grant

Minnesota residents are eligible to apply for Lawns to Legumes cost-share funding of up to $350 to create pollinator habitat in their yards. The application period is open until Jan. 18, 2023, and applicants will be chosen and notifi...

No WIPES Should be Flushed!

Sewer Line Maintenance

We all need to do our part to keep our sewer system from backing up, clogging, and causing damage.  The Water Reclamation Department follows a 3 year cycle for cleaning our sewer lines.  

 Ways to keep the s...