News Flash

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 ...

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 - ...

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...

MN DNR Drought Concerns!

Minnesota DNR Responds to Deepening Drought Conditions

As drought conditions continue and deepen in parts of the state, the Minnesota DNR is carefully monitoring the situation and taking steps outlined in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan (PDF).

Statewid...

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...

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...