Buffalo Police Department, Minnesota

05/15/2026

Come out and support Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop.

Now until 11:00 AM.

Donations to SPECIAL OLYMPICS Minnesota will result in a coupon for a free donut or coffee!

05/11/2026

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04/24/2026

During the Hwy 25 construction project, we wanted to remind drivers that John Ause Memorial Dr (the road on the south side of the Buffalo Middle School) is closed to through traffic. Other options are taking 14th St NE, or using 3rd Ave NE from Hwy 55. The school has seen an increase of traffic since the construction started.

Thank you!

04/06/2026

The month of April is distracted driving awareness month and extra enforcement is on MN roads. It only takes a second to change the life of someone when driving distracted. Below is the full statute for the use of wireless communication device. Put the phone down and drive safe!

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/169.475

04/02/2026

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/hwy25/

03/22/2026

It was an honor to be able to spend time with this group!

03/16/2026

Buffalo PD participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge this last Saturday at Sturges Park. The event itself raised $69,007. We are grateful for the partnership with the Special Olympics and being able to support a great cause.

A special thanks to all the volunteers and our very own reserves who took the time to help ensure the event ran smoothly.

We hope to see you next year!

03/13/2026

With the potential for a major winter storm, please make sure to adhere to the snow emergency rules and ordinance and remove all parked vehicles from city streets.

Snow Emergency will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and will extend until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Please make sure all vehicles are removed from City streets by that time so the snowplow crews can work efficiently.

The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Warning for our area.

🔘WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10" to 16" possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

🔘WHERE...Meeker, Stearns, and Wright Counties.

🔘WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

🔘IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Please see the parking information below regarding our snow removal ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sec. 46-51. - Parking during snow removal.
(a) Following any snowfall between the dates of November 1 of each year to April 1 of the next year, it shall be unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicle on any street from 2:00 a.m. until such time as snow plowing curb-to-curb has been completed on such street, or as outlined in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) In the event of a continuous or substantial snowfall, as determined by the city administrator, a citywide snow emergency may be declared. It shall be unlawful to park on any city street during the time in which a snow emergency has been declared, until such time as the snow emergency is rescinded.

03/05/2026

The first week in March is National School Breakfast Week. Buffalo Police & Fire Departments had breakfast with the students today at Parkside Elementary School.

03/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Sam Norlin to the Buffalo Police Department.

Sam officially accepted an offer to join the department and was sworn in by Mayor Steve Downer at the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2025.

Officer Norlin brings valuable experience to Buffalo, having served with the Big Lake Police Department since July 2011. We are excited to have him join our team.

Welcome to Buffalo, Officer Norlin🙂